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
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Don't miss the Hot Tub Sale this weekend, June 19-22nd, at the N.C. State Fairgrounds! 🎉
Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo
Gov. Kerr Scott Building
Hours: Fri 12p-7p, Sat 10a-7p, Sun 10a-5p
Show Admission Is Free
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This year at the N.C. State Fair, we will be hosting a Plein Air Art Competition! For this competition, exhibitors will create an art piece of a live scene on the rounds at the N.C. State Fair on Monday, October 19th. Find more details on our Facebook page! #NCStateFair
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Jun 12
The Countdown to the 2026 NC State Fair is on! 🎉
Currently, we have several ongoing construction projects including renovations to the Holshouser Building, finishing construction on a new year-round food hall and beginning construction on a new flower show building.
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Jun 11
Registration closes in just FOUR DAYS for our Competition Gardens at the 2026 N.C. State Fair!
Interested parties have until Monday, June 15th, to register for one of our 26 available plots. Check out the link below for more information! #NCStateFair
➡️ ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state…
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Jun 10
Phoebe Ortega of Raleigh earned a second-place ribbon for her delicious cake! Congratulations Phoebe! 🎂
Stay tuned each Wednesday as we highlight more of our ribbon winners from the 2025 N.C. State Fair. #NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair
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Jun 9
Meet our N.C. State Fair summer intern - Brady West! 🎉
Learn more about him in the blog post below and help us welcome him to the team! #NCStateFair
Full story: deepfried.ncstatefair.org/ge…
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Jun 8
It's National Best Friends Day! 🥰
Tag your best friends in the comments below to let them know you want to go with them to the N.C. State Fair this year, Oct. 15-25th! #NCStateFair
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Jun 5
Today is National Donut Day, and nobody does donuts like the N.C. State Fair! 🍩😋
Where do your favorite fair donuts come from? #NCStateFair
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Jun 3
Jaime Ramsbottom of Cary earned a red ribbon in the Needlecraft adult hand knitted items for her blue baby afghan. Great work Jaime! 🤩
Stay tuned each Wednesday as we highlight more of our ribbon winners from the 2025 N.C. State Fair. #NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair
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Jun 2
With strawberry season in full swing and farmers markets expected to see more fruits and vegetables arrive, it’s a great time to start thinking about your home canning and food preservation entries for the State Fair.
Learn more below! #NCStateFair
➡️ deepfried.ncstatefair.org/ja…
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Jun 1
June is a busy month at the N.C. State Fairgrounds! 📆
Mark your calendars to join us for these fun events with your friends and family. We can't wait to see you soon! #NCStateFair
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May 29
Everyone loves the decorated cakes each year at the N.C. State Fair! 🎂
This past year, Gregory Wenxin Myers of Durham placed second in the Professional Decorated Cake competition for his wedding cake. Great detail! #NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair
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May 27
Elizabeth Bailey of Wake Forest won the Jerry’s Artarama Outstanding Young Artist Award at this year’s fair for Youth Art, grades 9-12. Great work Elizabeth and can’t wait to see more art from you in the future! 🎉#NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair
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May 27
Elizabeth Bailey of Wake Forest won the Jerry’s Artarama Outstanding Young Artist Award at this year’s fair for Youth Art, grades 9-12. Great work Elizabeth and can’t wait to see more art from you in the future! 🎉#NoTimeLikeFairTime #NCStateFair
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May 26
Tell us your favorite N.C. State Fair memory! 🤩
Is it eating your favorite food? Winning a prize? Spending time with those that you love? We want to hear your favorite fair memories in the comments below! #NCStateFair
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May 25
Today we honor those who have given their lives in sacrifice to our country. We lift up their families and friends, and remember the sacrifices made to ensure our freedoms. #NCStateFair
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May 23
Today is National Taffy Day! 😋
Normant's Saltwater Taffy is a tradition for many families each year at the N.C. State Fair. What's your favorite flavor?? #NCStateFair
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May 21
Thank you to all of the Got to Be NC Festival sponsors who helped make this year's festival a success! We appreciate all of your hard work and support! #GotToBeNC #NCStateFair
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