- Team spirit shines at 2008 State Fair
- State Fair workers
- The 2008 State Fair at night
- State Fair gives salute to U.S. Military, law enforcement
- Take a ride at 2008 State Fair
- Fishel Faces at the 2008 State Fair
- State Fair food delights
- Fireworks at the State Fair
- State Fair award winners
- Animals at the N.C. State Fair
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N.C. State Fair attendance off from 2007 highs
Overall, attendance in 2008 was off 11 percent from last year, but in line with the 20-year average.
Overall, attendance in 2008 was off 11 percent from last year, but in line with the 20-year average.
State Fair battling bad weather, economy for visitors
Cloudy and rainy weather kept crowds down by as much as 20 percent the fair's first weekend, but attendance jumped with better weather in the middle of the week. Fair officials hope for a similar boost when Saturday's rain gives way to a sunny and mild Sunday.
Cloudy and rainy weather kept crowds down by as much as 20 percent the fair's first weekend, but attendance jumped with better weather in the middle of the week. Fair officials hope for a similar boost when Saturday's rain gives way to a sunny and mild Sunday.
Reflecting on the fair: The rides, the history, the memories
As the State Fair wraps up, WRAL reporter Scott Mason finds out why it means so much to people.
As the State Fair wraps up, WRAL reporter Scott Mason finds out why it means so much to people.
Beef appetizer winners announced
WRAL’s Brian Shrader meets with the winners of the beef appetizer recipe contest at the N.C. State Fair.
WRAL’s Brian Shrader meets with the winners of the beef appetizer recipe contest at the N.C. State Fair.
Canned food drive update, specialty apple tasting
WRAL’s Brian Shrader gives an update on how many canned foods were collected Thursday at the fair and showcases Debbie’s Specialty Apples.
WRAL’s Brian Shrader gives an update on how many canned foods were collected Thursday at the fair and showcases Debbie’s Specialty Apples.
Know your State Fair junk food?
How many calories are in those deep-fried delicious fair treats? We set out to find out from some surprised fair goers.
How many calories are in those deep-fried delicious fair treats? We set out to find out from some surprised fair goers.
Bobby Flay shares cooking secrets
WRAL Anchor Lynda Loveland talked with chef Bobby Flay on Monday and got him to share some cooking secrets.
WRAL Anchor Lynda Loveland talked with chef Bobby Flay on Monday and got him to share some cooking secrets.
State Fair Special Cooking Contests
Find award winning recipes from the N.C. State Fair.
Find award winning recipes from the N.C. State Fair.
Recipe: Cranberry Zinger Bars
Denise Walker of Cary took first place in a baking contest at the North Carolina State Fair.
Denise Walker of Cary took first place in a baking contest at the North Carolina State Fair.
Recipe: Breakfast, Fried and on a Stick
Breakfast, fried and on a stick: State Fair officials judged that Gail Fuller has the best recipe.
Breakfast, fried and on a stick: State Fair officials judged that Gail Fuller has the best recipe.
- Reviewing the budget -- can we afford one more fair day?
-- Saturday, October 25, 2008 3:38 PM - Rockit Robot on a scooter this morning. I love his bionic eyebrows.
-- Friday, October 24, 2008 11:52 AM - Fair reports Thursday attendance down from '07, but greater than 20-yr average: 80,094
-- Friday, October 24, 2008 11:10 AM
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