Josh Ramsey, an employee at the Oxford Tobacco Research Station, smokes a cigarette as he carries a bundle of tobacco leaves for the annual tobacco stringing contest at the State Fair in Raleigh, N.C., on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Credit: AP/Allen G. Breed…
State's largest single-day food drive has provided over 5.8 million meals since 1993 RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at the State Fair again brought thousands of fairgoers together to help combat rising food insecurity across North Carolina. And…
The rule has existed in some form since 2024, but fair management sharpened the language in 2025 to specify that the accompanying adult must be the minor's own parent, according to the Post and Courier. That change is what created admission hurdles…
Pigs race here every single day, and the crowd cheers like it’s a championship. Right down the midway, a Las Vegas-style magician pulls off illusions with live animals and a few brave volunteers. The fun doesn’t stop there. Acrobatic cavemen…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Columbia catering staple has moved. After more than 80 years on Rosewood Drive, Seawell’s has relocated across the street to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Seawell’s opened in 1946 and has hosted weddings, Gamecock events and U.S. presidents…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Thousands of visitors gathered at the North Carolina State Fair on Hunger Relief Day, when fairgoers could receive free admission by donating food to help families facing food insecurity. State fair officials estimated that about 100,000 people would attend…
WIS News 10 NOTE: The above video is a livestream of WIS featuring current newscasts, Soda City Living and Gray Media’s Local News Live. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Day eight at the South Carolina State Fair started with a blast. We talked…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Day 7 at the South Carolina State Fair brought together fair food, animals and local businesses. Cantina Louie joined us to kick off the day, followed by fellow fair food vendors Deanna’s Items and Spot to share what’s on…
“I'm going to loop tobacco at the fair,'" the seventh grader told them. "And they're, like, What?’ They don’t have a clue.” To be fair, most people don’t. At 12, Sophie was the youngest contestant in the North Carolina State Fair’s…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The North Florida Fair is partnering with a security company and establishing a new Guest Code of Conduct ahead of this year’s fair, according to a press release. Andy Frain Services is bringing in upscale technology and…
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