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State's own Bucky Covington among performers at fair

This year's N.C. State Fair will have a decidedly country flavor, at least in terms of entertainment.

Updated: Jul. 18, 2008 2:21 AM | Full story

State Fair adds a preview day

For the first time in 22 years, state officials will add an extra day to the State Fair. Gates will open for a preview at 3 p.m. Oct. 16. Opening early will give fairgoers an extra day to "Take Time for a Great Time," the 2008 State Fair theme.

Updated: May. 16, 2008 2:42 AM | Full story

N.C. State Fair winning recipes

"You've won" are precious words to anyone who has entered a contest. And those who enter the cooking contests at the N.C. State Fair stand to win more than congratulations.

Updated: Nov. 7, 2007 6:45 AM | Full story

Final tally not in, but fair looks like record ride

it usually takes another month to figure everything out -- but here is a look at some of the key figures for this year's N.C. State Fair.

Updated: Oct. 26, 2007 6:25 AM | Full story

Fair attendance breaks records

Mix eight days of sunshine, add five sold-out concerts and a dollop of Southern butter. That seemed to be the recipe for record-breaking attendance at the N.C. State Fair this year.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2007 6:10 AM | Full story

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The N.C. State Fair makes me very happy. The games may be hard, but you may win a small prize. The food may be greasy, but it's so good, especially the caramel apples. The rides are so exhilarating for me. I like to do the throwing games to win stuff

Updated: Oct. 23, 2007 2:51 AM | Full story

Mule fans refuse to budge

A painting pig, a celebrity cook and fried cookie dough stole the show other days. But on the last day of the State Fair, the star that shone brightest was an animal from farming's past -- the noble mule.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2007 6:37 AM | Full story

Attendance might break record

Sunshine, warm weather most days drew crowds; Saturday reached all-time high.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2007 5:56 AM | Full story

Couple's run in demolition derby cut short

Tony and Jenna Camptella, the Raleigh couple profiled Friday in the News & Observer, didn't win, although both made it through Friday's heats to drive the Moonlight Express (Tony's car) and the Foxy Lady (Jenna's car) in the Saturday competition.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2007 5:30 AM | Full story

Fescue goes fabulous

Fashion show demonstrates the art of keeping lawns lovely amid drought.

Updated: Oct. 21, 2007 2:31 AM | Full story

A fair day for an old friend

Tobacco's heyday plays out in a stringing contest and mock auctions -- both practices that have been casualties of modern harvesting and marketing methods.

Updated: Oct. 20, 2007 9:17 AM | Full story

Crash! Bam! They're in it together

Demolition Derby a thrill for couple State Fair.

Updated: Oct. 19, 2007 1:20 PM | Full story

The end of the melon's reign

Prize melon began to leak, so fair workers disposed of it earlier this week.

Updated: Oct. 19, 2007 4:43 PM | Full story

Photos show fair's most unwanted list

Andy Silver was booted from the State Fair on Saturday for carrying a sign that called for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.

Updated: Oct. 18, 2007 5:14 AM | Full story

5,000 fans love Paula Deen

Among the more than 5,000 fans who streamed into Dorton Arena on Wednesday evening to see Paula Deen's sold-out show was a cluster of women wearing yellow inflatable crowns.

Updated: Oct. 18, 2007 5:57 AM | Full story

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