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We all have cherished NC State Fair food traditions. We want to hear about yours.

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A Fair Question

The North Carolina State Fair returns to Raleigh on Thursday, Oct. 14 after being canceled last year for the first time since World War II due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the fair’s return doesn’t mean COVID’s departure. What concerns linger around attending the state fair? Here is The News & Observer’s special report.


Everyone’s State Fair routine includes some must-have food stops.

Maybe you won’t leave without roasted corn from that one specific tent, or a ham biscuit (or two) from your favorite church stand.

We want to hear about your favorite fair food tradition — and while we’re at it, the crazy fair food you would never try.

Click the survey below to enter your answers. We’ll tally the results and report back next week.

This story was originally published October 13, 2021 at 6:00 AM.

Brooke Cain
The News & Observer
Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer and McClatchy for more than 30 years as a researcher, reporter and media writer. She is the National Service Journalism Editor for McClatchy. 
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A Fair Question

The North Carolina State Fair returns to Raleigh on Thursday, Oct. 14 after being canceled last year for the first time since World War II due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the fair’s return doesn’t mean COVID’s departure. What concerns linger around attending the state fair? Here is The News & Observer’s special report.