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Garner woman wins top honors in two back-to-back N.C. State Fair’s Home Chef Challenge contests

Layla Bonilla of Garner was a two-day winner in the N.C. State Fair’s Home Chef Challenge, winning the Tip to Sirloin Steak Salad contest Wednesday, Oct. 19, and the Healthy Grain Bowl

Sweet & Spicy Loaded Nachos finishes first in the Home Chef Loaded Nachos Challenge presented by N.C. State Wolfpack Basketball

Chelsie Troxel of Angier snagged a blue ribbon and bragging rights for her Sweet & Spicy Loaded Nachos recipe in the N.C. State Fair’s Home Chef Loaded Nachos Challenge Oct. 13 presented by N.C. State Wolfpack Basketball. Her winning recipe earned her $500.

Raleigh woman win N.C. State Fair's Morning Mayhem Buster: Make-ahead Breakfast Challenge

An Autumn Harvest Breakfast Bake recipe by Lisa Jolley of Raleigh took home first-place honors and $500 Monday, Oct. 17, in the Morning Mayhem Buster: Make-ahead Breakfast Challenge presented by Superior Sleep Experience. 

Four inducted into the State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler inducted four new members into the N.C. State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame Sunday at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.

Maple Hill Loopers defend Tobacco Stringing Contest title at the N.C. State Fair to record 8th win

The Maple Hill Loopers returned to the Winner’s Circle to win their eighth N.C. State Fair Tobacco Looping Contest Friday, Oct. 14. The team is made up of husband and wife Sandy and Ken Jones of
Maple Hill and Michael Sunday of Hendersonville.

Winners announced in giant pumpkin and watermelon competition

Giant pumpkins and watermelons had their day at the Fair earlier this week to ensure they are in place in time for fairgoers arrival. Fairgoers can see and photograph these giant beauties in the Agri
Supply Expo Center at the N.C. State Fair, Oct. 13-23.

Weigh-off for the giant pumpkin and watermelon contest to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agri Supply Expo Center

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2022 N.C. State Fair continues welcoming fairgoers with special access, offerings and themed event days

The 2022 N.C. State Fair will continue to offer several special days that fairgoers have come to love each year. Unique access and discounts on gate admission tickets are part of the fun for the fair that runs Oct. 13-23 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.

Walk-up discount ticket sales available at three locations in Raleigh

Add an extra stop on your errands this week and pick up your 2022 N.C. State Fair tickets at discounted prices. Fairgoers can purchase discount advance admission tickets, ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands for the N.C. State Fair at three locations in the Raleigh area.

New opening time, new parking and entrance options and Home Chef Challenge among changes for N.C. State Fair

With Oct. 13-23 just around the corner, the N.C. State Fair is busy gearing up to welcome new grounds entertainment, new competitions and a new special event at the NC Public House.