Bad traffic was a notable blemish on an otherwise successful 2025 North Carolina State Fair, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said Tuesday, voicing hope that 2026 will be better. The traffic ...

It's that time of year again! Time for rides, games, and all the fried food you can eat! The North Carolina State Fair returns Thursday, Oct. 16. This family-friendly event draws hundreds of thousands ...

The 2025 NC State Fair is just around the corner, opening its gates on Thursday for 11 days of fun, food, and entertainment. This year's fair promises an exciting lineup of new attractions, including ...

While there's much to look forward to, including new fair foods and rides, one big thing that most people—especially those out of the Triangle—will be dealing with is traffic. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

State Fair schedules two-night high school rodeo, with 75-100 participants per night. Nightly events include saddle bronc and bareback riding, bull riding and goat tying. Organizers aim to make the ...

Twiggy the water skiing squirrel was the main tourist attraction at the Carolina Classic Fair in North Carolina. For those unversed, this is the eleventh squirrel to perform under the name “Twiggy” ...

North Carolina's great showcase of hedonism has returned to the fairgrounds, and I've found love in its obscenity. The late October jamboree began this past weekend, bringing the fetishization of ...