The NC State Fair had its second-lowest attendance of the last 10 years, beating only the attendance of 2021’s festivities ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Attendance at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair dropped to its lowest level in more than 15 years, excluding ...

As the North Carolina state fair wrapped up, some vendors said new fees tied to gross sales and the cost of required payment ...

Visit WRAL at the fair! From the deep-fried fair food to the new attractions and rides, WRAL has all the information you need to know about the North Carolina State Fair.

The 158th North Carolina State Fair is set to run from Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh (1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC ...

People can get into the North Carolina State Fair for free on Thursday by bringing six cans or packages of non-perishable ...

Planning ahead and approaching the fair with a game plan can help avoid the parking frustrations.

Some longtime vendors will be sitting out the State Fair this year. Others, like S2 Concessions, have new food items and are ready for their first customer.

Here's a curated selection of images from around the Triangle and beyond as captured through the lenses of News & Observer ...

Inspectors have logged more than 1,000 hours on the fair’s 94 rides — but a TikTok of wooden blocks under one coaster still ...

NC Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, a legislator, and community college Board members visit the annual ApprenticeshipNC state ...

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina State Fair Electrician Apprentice Competition is set to showcase the next generation of skilled electrical professionals, highlighting ...