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
Raleigh, N.C.
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We're almost there...just a heads up that we'll be announcing all the NEW FOODS for 2017 on Monday, October 2! Image: Iowa State Fair
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FREE Parking and Shuttle to the State Fair at the corner of Reedy Creek & Edwards Mill! Convenient to I-40! Details: ncstatefair.org/2017/Attract…
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Hey students, come out to the State Fair on 10/13 & bring your report card or student id & you'll get admission to the Fair for just $5!
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We just released our 2016 ride list...98 rides strong! Go check it out and get your tickets early to save! ncstatefair.org/2016/Attract…
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Did you see? We released our 2017 NEW FOODS! Check them out and download a map to all they YUM here: ncstatefair.org/2017/Attract… #ncstatefair
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We enjoyed hosting Scotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi, at the fair yesterday! He even took the time for a few fan photos. #NCStateFair #sohappytogether
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Exciting ride announcement! We'll have the brand new Parthenon Wheel soaring 108' into the sky! Getting in line now.
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Good Mythical Evening! ❤️❤️ @rhettandlink #ncstatefair Shew, long night guys...sorry about that!
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DRIVE-THRU FAIR FOOD DAYS!
Weekend One: May 22-25, 2020
Weekend Two: May 29-31, 2020
Hours: 12-8 p.m.
CASH ONLY
Join us at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh
for a kick-off to summer with some delicious fair treats.
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Check out this scarecrow entered into the Special Needs Scarecrow competition in the Flower Show. Congratulations Grayson Ketchie from Garner for doing a FANTASTIC job! #NCStateFair #sohappytogether
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Have you stopped by your local North Carolina @FoodLion today? Ride and gate admission tickets are on sale NOW!
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As we've been making final prep for the Fair, we've also been monitoring #HurricaneMichael. After the latest weather updates, we have made the difficult decision to not open tomorrow, 10/11. We look forward to welcoming fairgoers on Friday, 10/12 at 10 a.m. #ncwx
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Today’s announcement is not what any of us hoped for. Regrettably, the 2020 N.C. State Fair is canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Additional details: facebook.com/ncstatefair/pos…
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Congratulations to Danny Vester of Spring Hope on his State Record pumpkin! 1506.5 lbs!! 🎃🎃 #ncstatefair
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Godspeed to our fellow North Carolinians from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg as they deploy to the Middle East. We will hold you and your families in our hearts and await your safe return. #NCProud ❤️ 📸: U.S. Army
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The sun has set on another spectacular N.C. State Fair. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and mark your calendars now for October 15-25, 2020! #ncstatefair
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(1) The State Fairgrounds is working with Peak Lab Rescue to house 200 dogs from Carteret and Craven Counties. IMMEDIATE need for the following: bleach, laundry detergent, small fleece blankets, bath sized towels, paper towels, Clorox wipes, dog bowls, Iams or
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Don't forget to #ncstatefair to be entered in our Fair Fan Photo of the Day presented by @947_QDR!
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Did you know Thursday, Oct. 19, is @FoodLion Hunger Relief Day benefiting the @FoodBankCENC ? Bring 5 cans and get free admission!
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So glad to be part of this tradition! The @PackFootball Promo we shot here at the Fairgrounds before we opened has dropped!
It's not a reflection. It's real.
@NCStateFair
#1Pack1Goal
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Food Mountain is growing!! Thank you to everyone who has come out to support the animals from Carteret/Craven Counties!
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Here's a sneak peek at the t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies we have at "The Nest." Visit us in the Expo Bldg. to take home your Fair gear!
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We may have closed a day for Hurricane Michael, but we hit a 10-day record this year! We had a blast with the 977,256 of you who came out the 2018 N.C. State Fair, and can't wait to start planning 2019!
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Millions of North Carolinians have ushered in fall with a trip to the North Carolina State Fair. This year, we’re poised to come back bigger and better than ever. As our 2021 theme exclaims, we know it will be “Worth the Wait!”
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Big THANK YOU to all the first responders in #Raleigh tonight. Prayers for everyone in the path of the blaze. #RaleighFire #raleighlove
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Our hearts go out to the @raleighpolice department and to the family and friends who lost a loved one tonight. Words can’t express our feelings for this beautiful place we call home and we are all walking heavier tonight knowing we have lost five of our own. #raleigh
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THANK YOU for making the 2018 N.C. State Fair one of the BEST! We can’t wait to see you October 17-27, 2019! 🎡🍿🍏
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You dream of Ferris wheels, pig races, turkey legs and deep fried candy bars in October! #GrowingUpInNorthCarolina
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YOU DID IT! We donated 230,813 lbs. yesterday to the @FoodBankCENC during @FoodLion Hunger Relief Day! With the check from online donations, we gave 247,344 meals to our neighbors! We BLASTED past the 5 million lb. mark and have now donated 5,070,000 lbs. of food to since 1993!
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Did you know we have a Daily Military Discount? Click here for all the details: ncstatefair.org/2016/Visitor…
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Today was the first day of move in! It's almost time!! We couldn't be more excited! #ncstatefair
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Yesterday was a RECORD attendance day!!! Thanks to all 109,396 of you who visited. This smashes our 2010 record of 105,073.
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Our hearts are with our friends at the @WakeSheriff Office as we all grieve the loss of the deputy killed overnight in the line of duty. Each member of the WCSO protects and serves us daily and goes above and beyond in Oct. to help us have the best N.C. State Fair possible. 💙🖤
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It's the post(s) you've been waiting for since last October! Our vendors have knocked it out of the park this year! We'll get out of the way, on to the NEW FOODS! Clicky clicky! 😍😆😍
ncstatefair.org/2022/Attract…
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Are you ready for the Homegrown Music Fest? 11 Days. 3 Stages. 120 Concerts. We can't wait to hear the BEST of North Carolina! Check out all the dates/times here: ncstatefair.org/2018/Attract…
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Did you know we have a lunch pass program on weekdays? At Gates 1 or 9, pay $10 in cash between 11:30 and 1:30, head in to enjoy the Fair and come back to the same gate for a refund! (food is not included) 😃
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Who's ready for at State Fair prize pack filled with 4 admission tix, 8 ride passes & some cool swag? Tell us your favorite Fair memory, & you're entered to win! We'll announce a winner today at 4pm.
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The sun has set on another amazing N.C. State Fair. The people who come out every year and share this experience with us are why we as a staff love what we do! Thank you for making us smile as we show you just how amazing North Carolina is...we truly are 'So Happy Together!'
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Is there really anything better than a hot dog at the Fair? Congrats to @kirsten, our Carolina Hurricanes Fair Fan Photo of the Day winner! She won 2 tickets to the Canes' game on 10/20 & some awesome Fair swag! Email us at ncstatefair@gmail.com to claim!
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We're bringing back another chance to get your fair food fix! Enter at Gate 9 & walk up toward Dorton Arena to check out our 22 local vendors. Social distancing and face coverings required. Grab your favs and head home to enjoy your tasty treats! 😍
Menu: ncstatefair.org/documents/Fa…
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Is this a first? Live proposal on stage in Dorton at the @ScottyMcCreery concert. #LoveYouThisBig #BumperCrop
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We're ready for some Big Time Wrestling tonight! Can you say @sting and @matthardybrand?!?! Fanfest begins at 6 and the first match is at 8!
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Our thoughts are with TX! North Carolinians know what these families are going through. #prayersfortexas #HoustonStrong @StateFairOfTX
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Thank you to all 960,172 of you who came out and joined us at the 2022 N.C. State Fair! We'll see you October 12-22, 2023! Stay tuned for details!
#ncstatefair #sohappytogether
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Eek! Can you believe it? We are officially 4 months away from the BEST time of the year! #ncstatefair
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It's the BEST day of the year!! NEW FOODS DAY! Take a look through all our awesome new foods, and get ready to make plans for which treat you'll try first. 🤩🥳❤
Get a firsthand look and download your new food map here: loom.ly/8BAk6hg #ncstatefair #worththewait
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Congrats to the Tar Heels on a great season. Stand tall. Be proud. @GoHeels #TarHeelNation #GoHeels #UNC #NCProud
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Who's been waiting all year for this?? Introducing our 2018 N.C. State Fair NEW FOODS!!!! Click on through to map yourself into a food coma! ncstatefair.org/2018/Attract…
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Krispy Kreme has something sweet for seniors. A Graduate Dozen will be available 5/18-5/24 AND on 5/19 seniors can get one 2020 Graduate Dozen FREE by wearing their cap and gown, or other Class of 2020 swag to their local @krispykreme shop. Full details: krispykreme.com/promos/2020s…
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It would appear that the fair is the topic of @MrBloms marketing class this morning. We hope it was #deepfried!
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Teens coming to the Fair without their parents: We do not have an age restriction or an age at which you must be accompanied by a parent.
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This is what Spring Break looks like for our NC farm kids this year. No shows to travel to, but the work doesn’t stop. There are always fences to mend, cattle to wash, pigs to feed or crops to put in. Thank you to all our farmers for keeping us well fed! #StillFarming #GotToBeNC
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Want to help your @WCPSS school? Buy tix with this link and we'll donate to your school: etix.com/ticket/p/3629501?co…
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Got those "first day back at work Labor Day blues?" Don't worry, the State Fair is just 38 days away!! Get your tickets now: ncstatefair.org/2018/Visitor…
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Who wants to help us build a snowman? Dorton needs a friend out front! ☃️❄️❤️ #ncwx #snow @wralweather @wral @ABC11_WTVD @WNCN
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Happy #NationalFFAWeek to all our friends who wear blue corduroy jackets! The State Fair is proud to support @NCFFA and their chapters across the state who are growing the next generation of ag leaders.
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Another fab year is in the books! Thanks for coming out to the biggest celebration in North Carolina! We did our 150th State Fair up right!
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Congratulations to the @MeredithCollege students graduating in Dorton tonight! Oh the places you will go! #meredithcollege #goingstrong
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We hope you are enjoying the snow at your house this morning! It's looking beautiful here! ❄️❤️#ncwx #snow #wral #wralweather @wralweather @wral @ABC11_WTVD @WNCN
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The Got to Be NC Festival this Fri-Sun is a rain or shine event, so pull out those rain boots & join us for the fun!
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Our vendors are getting set up, and we can almost smell the turkey legs and corn dogs in the air. We can't wait! Don't forget, if you want to save on your rides and admissions, the time is NOW! ncstatefair.org/2018/Visitor…
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We've got a beautiful view this morning from the top of the Parthenon Wheel! #ncstatefair #behindthescenes
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Get ready for @FoodLion Hunger Relief Day! Bring 5 cans for the @FoodBankCENC , and get in FREE on 10/20! Save more foodlion.com/promotions/quar…
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They are the reason the Fair exists. Frankly, they're the reason we all exist. Thank you to all the farmers who are holding fast, who are tending to not just their crops, but to all of us as well. 🚜👨🌾👩🌾#nationalfarmersday
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FLASH GIVEAWAY: We're excited it's starting to feel a little more like fall! Tell us your favorite part of fall, and you're entered to win 2 FastTrack admission passes & 4 ride passes. We'll pick a winner before lunch!
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Want to take your lunch break at the Fair for FREE? Find out how to get free admission here: ncstatefair.org/2016/Visitor…
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On the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, WWI ended. That day came to be known as #VeteransDay. Today, we pause to thank all who have bravely served our country so that we may be free. ❤️🇺🇸
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There are many areas shuffled this year! We detail the debut of The MarketPlace and where legos moved here:
info.ncagr.gov/DeepFried/on-…
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Our gates are open, and we're so excited to see you!! We may have gotten off to a late start, but we are ready to get this party started! #ncstatefair
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REMINDER: Due to #HurricaneMichael, we will be closed today. We will open on Friday, October 12 at 10 am. We are excited to see you soon!! Stay safe, everyone! #ncstatefair
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It may be rainy, but we know there will be cool temps and clear skies tomorrow at noon when we open! 🚜🤩🎡 #1MoreSleep #ncstatefair
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We can’t believe we’re just 200 days away from BEST time of the year! We can almost smell the funnel cake now... #ncstatefair
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We’re thinking about Durham K9 Officer Daro tonight as he recovers from being injured in the line of duty. Plenty of snuggles and extra treats are definitely in order! 🐾❤️ @CityofDurhamNC @durhampdchief @TheDurhamPolice
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Love seeing the @StateFairFlyer in action against those gorgeous blue skies. Nothing could be finer! #ncstatefair
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