Food & Drink
Top 10 showdown: Vote now for the best place to eat at the NC State Fair
Updated October 8, 2026 at 8:25 AM
NC State Fair
The News & Observer staff offers guides to the North Carolina State Fair happening Oct. 15-25, from new food and old favorites, rides, shows, parking and much more, plus answers your burning questions about the fair.
Food & Drink
Who makes the best food at the NC State Fair? Tell us your favorite vendor
September 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Food & Drink
These 11 food vendors aren’t returning to the NC State Fair this year
Updated October 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Local
Can you park for free at the NC State Fair? What to know about lots + shuttles
Updated October 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Local
Expect intense Raleigh traffic with major concerts, NC State Fair. Here’s where
Updated October 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
North Carolina
Massive pumpkin sets new record at the NC State Fair. Here’s how much it weighs
Updated October 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Food & Drink
The Top 6 new foods at the 2025 NC State Fair: BBQ donuts, Cheerwine Dreams
Updated October 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Entertainment
2025 N.C. State Fair: New foods, free parking & everything to know
Updated October 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Local
Skip parking and take Amtrak or a bus to the NC State Fair this year. Here’s how
Updated October 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Food & Drink
New 2025 NC State Fair foods include cheese curd tacos & pickle soup. Full list
Updated October 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Local
The 2024 NC State Fair set an attendance record. Here’s how many people went
Updated October 28, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Local
Be warned: NC State Fair + Lenovo Center concerts = lots of traffic
Updated October 23, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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