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The pumpkins and the watermelons had their BIG day at the fair in Tuesday’s giant pumpkin and watermelon competition. The winning entries will be on display in the Agri Supply Expo Center for fairgoers to see and photograph at the…
RALEIGH – The N.C. State Fair will continue its tradition of offering special themed days in 2026. The days bring special programs, events and discounted or free admission to the fair, which runs Oct. 15-25 at the State Fairground…
RALEIGH — From mountain vineyards and apple country to the Sandhills and coastal plain, North Carolina’s craft beverage industry will be on display when the N.C. Wine, Cider and Mead Garden returns to the N.C. State Fair, Oct. 15-…
A North Carolina tradition hits menu boards across the state Oct. 15-25 for Country Ham Restaurant Week. The event will bring together 11 restaurants from the mountains to the coast, pairing some of the state’s most creative chefs…
The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund has awarded $51.2 million in grants to help protect working farms and forests and support North Carolina’s agricultural economy. Grants were awarded to farms a…
From mountain vineyards and apple country to the Sandhills and coastal plain, North Carolina’s craft beverage industry will be on display when the N.C. Wine, Cider and Mead Garden returns to the N.C. State Fair, Oct. 15-25. Locate…
The N.C. State Fair has a history of blending tradition with fun new additions and that continues with the return of the 2026 N.C. State Fair, Oct. 15-25. This year’s lineup of new additions includes the 230-foot-tall America 250 …
As fall wildfire season begins in North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to take extra care with outdoor burning. Wildfire activity typically increases from October through early December, when falling leaves…
…proud to hold Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day to celebrate and pay special tribute to all active and former military service and guard members on Wednesday, Oct. 21. With proof of identification, military personnel plus up t…
WHO/WHAT: The North Carolina Sentinel Landscape Committee will hold a meeting to hear committee member reports, review the annual report and conduct other Sentinel Landscape business. WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: H…
The North Carolina Specialty Foods Association (NCSFA) recently announced the winners of its 2026 Best in Taste Awards, the state’s premier recognition honoring excellence and innovation among North Carolina’s artisan and specialt…
FLETCHER – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted two longtime N.C. Mountain State Fair employees into the N.C. Mountain State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame. Mark Mills of Peachland and Cameron Greene of Fletcher were induc…
…to be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Heritage Circle WHO/WHAT: A total of $500 in prize money is up for grabs in the annual N.C. State Fair tobacco looping/stringing contest. The contest typically draws more than a dozen teams of three …
WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will officially open the 158th N.C. State Fair with a short ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the ceremony, fairgoers are invited to check out the recently completed 32,000-square-…
RALEIGH – From fresh North Carolina seafood and sweet potatoes to locally raised beef and Southern favorites with a modern twist, the Got to Be NC Cooking Stage is serving up a delicious celebration of North Carolina agriculture a…
… Plant Conservation Board will meet to discuss items related to land conservation, stewardship efforts of the N.C. Plant Conservation Program and regulatory matters. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 21 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Steve Troxler Ag…
… the following settlement agreements. Settlements involved cases of pesticide applications without a license, improper application, drift damage and improper pesticide sales in Chatham, Davie, Durham, Moore, New Hanover, Sampson a…
…ate Fair director. "It's a great time to come to the fairgrounds and check out the indoor and outdoor vendors on site." The Raleigh Market will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, and will re-open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. T…
The North Carolina Mountain State Fair wrapped up its 10-day run at the WNC Agricultural Center Sunday, capping a year that saw strong attendance, a successful canned food drive benefiting the MANNA FoodBank and competitive livest…
Fall is a time for planting and preparing for the upcoming growing season. It is also a good time to submit soil samples to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for agronomic recommendations specific to what yo…