N.C. State Fair

We're back...and can't wait to see you! The Deep Fried Crew is bringing you the latest information on the N.C. State Fair. October 15-25th, 2026! #ncstatefair

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Jaime Ramsbottom of Cary earned a red ribbon in the Needlecraft adult hand knitted items for her blue baby afghan. Great work Jaime! 🤩

Stay tuned each Wednesday as we highlight more of our ribbon winners from the 2025 N.C. State Fair. #NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair

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With strawberry season in full swing and farmers markets expected to see more fruits and vegetables arrive, it’s a great time to start thinking about your home canning and food preservation entries for the State Fair.

Learn more below! #NCStateFair

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June is a busy month at the N.C. State Fairgrounds! 📆

Mark your calendars to join us for these fun events with your friends and family. We can't wait to see you soon! #NCStateFair

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Everyone loves the decorated cakes each year at the N.C. State Fair! 🎂

This past year, Gregory Wenxin Myers of Durham placed second in the Professional Decorated Cake competition for his wedding cake. Great detail! #NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair

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Elizabeth Bailey of Wake Forest won the Jerry’s Artarama Outstanding Young Artist Award at this year’s fair for Youth Art, grades 9-12. Great work Elizabeth and can’t wait to see more art from you in the future! 🎉#NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair

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Elizabeth Bailey of Wake Forest won the Jerry’s Artarama Outstanding Young Artist Award at this year’s fair for Youth Art, grades 9-12. Great work Elizabeth and can’t wait to see more art from you in the future! 🎉#NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair

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Tell us your favorite N.C. State Fair memory! 🤩

Is it eating your favorite food? Winning a prize? Spending time with those that you love? We want to hear your favorite fair memories in the comments below! #NCStateFair

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Today we honor those who have given their lives in sacrifice to our country. We lift up their families and friends, and remember the sacrifices made to ensure our freedoms. #NCStateFair

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Today is National Taffy Day! 😋

Normant's Saltwater Taffy is a tradition for many families each year at the N.C. State Fair. What's your favorite flavor?? #NCStateFair

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Thank you to all of the Got to Be NC Festival sponsors who helped make this year's festival a success! We appreciate all of your hard work and support! #GotToBeNC #NCStateFair

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Hadley Cooley of Durham earned a red ribbon in the youth cookie baking competition at the fair! These look delicious! 😋

Stay tuned each Wednesday as we highlight more of our ribbon winners from the 2025 N.C. State Fair. #NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair

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Check out this feature from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services social media pages on Jordan Mitchem, one of our livestock show participants at the N.C. State Fair! #NCStateFair

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Congrats to the winners of the America 250-Celebrating the Great State Fair Home Chef Challenge, presented by @947WQDR! #NCStateFair

1st: Chorizo & Jalapeno Fried Potato Cheese Bombs

2nd: Beer Battered Bourbon & Salted Caramel Apple Nachos

3rd: Bacapeno Mac & Cheese Bites

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Congratulations to the Got to Be NC Festival Young Farmer of the Day - Josh Young with The Young-Outlaw Ranch in Dudley! 🎉

Learn more about him in the blog post below! #GotToBeNC #NCStateFair

Read more: https://t.co/Ul3K2scagq

Sponsor: @AgCarolinaFC and @AgSouthFC

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Join us in congratulating the Got to Be NC Festival's Young Farmer of the Day, presented by @AgCarolinaFC and @AgSouthFC, Will Thomas from Buddy Waddells farm in Wadesboro!

Learn more about him in the blog post below! #GotToBeNC #NCStateFair

Read more: https://t.co/7ZcDG2UING

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Meet the Got to Be NC Festival Young Farmer of the Day, presented by @AgCarolinaFC and @AgSouthFC, from Nashville - Madison Costa of Fowl Creek Farms! 🎉

Learn more about her below and join us in recognizing her today! #NCStateFair

Read more: https://t.co/ogc1M0hgqi

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The Baking Department at the N.C. State Fair is highly competitive. Jamesa Henry of Durham stood out with her scones and won a blue ribbon. Way to go Jamesa! 😱

Stay tuned as we highlight more of our ribbon winners from the 2025 N.C. State Fair. #NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair

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Check out what's new in the Agri-Plaza this year at the Got to Be NC Festival! 🤩

NC Peanuts, Miss Rodeo NC and the Wake County Beekeepers Association will have booths in the Jim Graham Building all weekend long with educational exhibits, activities & more! #NCStateFair

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Are you already counting down the days to the 2026 N.C. State Fair?! Start building the excitement by purchasing discounted fair tickets during Casey's Big Ticket Weekend, May 15-17th, at the Got to Be NC Festival! 🎉

Learn more on our Facebook page! #NCStateFair

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Happy Mother's Day from all of us at the N.C. State Fair! 🥰

We hope you enjoy the day with your family. #NCStateFair