State fair blog Coverage

The WRAL.com team is covering the hedonism that is the N.C. State Fair.

N.C. State Fair reveals new rides, entertainment

There will be five new rides, eight new entertainers and 117 concerts at this year's N.C. State Fair, organizers announced Thursday.

Largest traveling Ferris wheel headed to NC State Fair

Organizers announced Wednesday that North America's largest traveling Ferris wheel will be be at the N.C. State Fair this year.

Going to 2019 State Fair going to cost more

Visiting the midway and lining up for a carnival game or the latest fried delicacy is going to cost more this year.

North Carolina State Fair saw record-breaking attendance

Despite having a late start due to Hurricane Michael, the North Carolina State fair had two days of record breaking attendance and broke a 10-day attendance record.

Annual mum sale canceled at NC State Fair this year

The annual mum sale that occurs every year after the North Carolina State Fair will not happen this year, officials announced last week.

North Carolina State Fair is 60 year tradition for farm family

A big part of the North Carolina State Fair is about tradition and, for decades, the fair has been a tradition for Goldprint Farm and their cows.

Vegan-friendly fair foods

The North Carolina State Fair is the time of year that most people tend to indulge in fried meats and deserts, however, fairgoers who practice veganism are often left out.

State Fair vendor serves up award-winning jerk chicken wrap

Cool Runnings Jamaican has been a staple at the N.C. State Fair for the past 18 years.

State Fair Taste Test: Flamin' Hot Cheetos roasted corn

Two fan favorites, roasted corn on the cobb and Flaming Hot Cheetos, collide into a unique North Carolina State Fair food at the Douglas Farms stand.

Trying to eat healthy at the fair? Try these tips

The N.C. State Fair can be a diet pitfall. With so many deep fried and super sweet treats, it can be hard to not over indulge.

State Fair hidden gem: Peachey's Baking Co.

Peachey's Baking, which used to be named Amish Baking, is serving up giant, homemade doughnuts at the N.C. State Fair.

Park and ride for $5 to ease your trip to the State Fair

GoRaleigh is providing $5 round-trip rides to the North Carolina State Fair. You can get dropped off right at Gate 1. {

State Fair Taste Test: Cluck Puppies

Chick-N-Que is known for their chopped chicken bbq and for this year's North Carolina State Fair, they have found a new way to serve it.

State Fair Taste Test: Unicorn Bacon

Very sweet new dish at the N.C. State Fair.

Rabbit barn takes a break from N.C. State Fair

One of the most popular attractions at the N.C. State Fair is taking a break this year.

State Fair Taste Test: Texas Pete Glazed Mini Donuts

Like Krispy Kreme, Texas Pete was created in Winston Salem, but that's probably the ONLY time I've ever paired donuts and red pepper sauce.

State Fair Taste Test: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Apple Cobbler Bites

A new year means a new amazing creation from Chef's D'Lites at the North Carolina State Fair.

State Fair worker injured by falling tree: 'There was a lot of crashing'

Goley Boggs, who is in charge of controlling Gate 5 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, was nearly crushed by a pine tree Thursday night when it fell on his trailer.

Hurricane Michael's high winds delay State Fair opening to Friday

With high winds and heavy rain in the forecast for Thursday across North Carolina, organizers of the annual State Fair decided late Wednesday to delay Opening Day until Friday at 10 a.m.

N.C. DMV will offer services at the State Fair

At this year's State Fair, fairgoers will have the opportunity to fill up on fried food, ride roller coasters and receive driver license services from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

Inspectors ensure fair food is safe before crowds indulge

If your favorite part of the North Carolina State Fair is the food, inspectors were working Tuesday to make sure you won't get sick eating it, unless you eat too much, that is.

Not all deep-fried: Alligator wrestling, mobile mac 'n cheese coming to NC State Fair

Held at Dorton Arena, members of the media got a chance to sample some of the new food offerings and find out what's new at this year's fair, which starts Thursday.