/tags/north-carolina-state-fair North Carolina State Fair en-US Copyright Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:00:27 GMT /arts-culture/2021-10-15/photos-covid-hiatus-north-carolina-state-fair-back-2021 The North Carolina State Fair opened on Thursday, Oct. 14 after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ was there to capture the atmosphere in photos. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:00:27 GMT /arts-culture/2021-10-15/photos-covid-hiatus-north-carolina-state-fair-back-2021 Mitchell Northam /news/2021-07-19/nc-fair-introduces-sensory-friendly-day The N.C. State Fair announced it would reserve a special day for people with sensory aversions that can find the traditional noises and lights difficult to deal with. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:55:11 GMT /news/2021-07-19/nc-fair-introduces-sensory-friendly-day Jason deBruyn /podcast/tested-podcast/2020-10-23/the-hbcu-homecoming There's a fall tradition that plays a significant role in the lives of historically Black college and university graduates across the nation: homecoming.… Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:46:53 GMT /podcast/tested-podcast/2020-10-23/the-hbcu-homecoming Leoneda Inge, Charlie Shelton-Ormond /arts-culture/2017-10-19/why-state-fair-games-mesmerize-us The North Carolina State Fair wraps up this weekend, capping off its celebration of the 150 anniversary.Attendance halfway through the fair was strong at… Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:12:51 GMT /arts-culture/2017-10-19/why-state-fair-games-mesmerize-us Jason deBruyn /news/2017-10-12/nc-state-fair-to-allow-beer-wine-sales-for-first-time The North Carolina State Fair opens today, and for the first time in its 150-year history, will no longer be the last holdout against alcohol sales.State… Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:23:14 GMT /news/2017-10-12/nc-state-fair-to-allow-beer-wine-sales-for-first-time Rebecca Martinez /arts-culture/2017-10-11/the-pumpkin-weighed-how-much-nc-state-fair-by-the-numbers The State Fair kicks off on Thursday, celebrating its 150th anniversary.Along with the usual staples like the giant pumpkin and watermelon competitions –… Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:38:09 GMT /arts-culture/2017-10-11/the-pumpkin-weighed-how-much-nc-state-fair-by-the-numbers Jason deBruyn /arts-culture/2016-10-21/kooley-high-continues-to-keep-rap-in-raleigh The Raleigh-based hip-hop group Kooley High started nearly a decade ago after its members had spent years trading rhymes with each other on campus at… Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:01:44 GMT /arts-culture/2016-10-21/kooley-high-continues-to-keep-rap-in-raleigh Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2016-10-21/kooley-high-continues-to-keep-rap-in-raleigh The Raleigh-based hip-hop group Kooley High started nearly a decade ago after its members had spent years trading rhymes with each other on campus at… Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:01:44 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-10-21/kooley-high-continues-to-keep-rap-in-raleigh Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2016-10-18/nc-state-fair-2016-our-picks The 2016 North Carolina State Fair kicked off last weekend and the list of bands playing this year is quite impressive. Here's a list of our top… Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:55:09 GMT /arts-culture/2016-10-18/nc-state-fair-2016-our-picks Brian Burns /arts-culture/2015-10-15/daring-snacks-abound-at-the-state-fair-peanut-butter-pickles-and-lemon-wafer-ice-cream As the North Carolina State Fair opens today, some of the concessions are bound to draw as many thrill-seekers as the rides. The fair website boasts a… Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2015-10-15/daring-snacks-abound-at-the-state-fair-peanut-butter-pickles-and-lemon-wafer-ice-cream Rebecca Martinez