Each year the N.C. State Fair features dozens of competitions, across all different types of categories. If you think you have what it takes to enter or even win a ribbon, now is the time to enter before registration closes on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 11:59 p.m.“State Fair competitions are where people from all across North Carolina are really able to show off their talents,” said Kent Yelverton, N.C. State Fair director. “Being a ribbon winner is a big accomplishment and with so many different competitions there are lots of chances to win, but you cannot win if you don’t enter.”
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Pack the car and head for the mountains Saturday, Sept. 12, as the 2026 High Country Farm Tour gives visitors a firsthand look at the farms, farmers and agricultural businesses that make Watauga County a special place to grow, raise and enjoy local food.Six farms and one winery will welcome visitors of all ages for a day of exploring High Country agriculture. Guests can meet farm animals, explore vegetable and flower farms, visit a working vineyard and learn firsthand how local food is grown and produced.
Each year, some of the best memories worth making are made right here at the N.C. State Fair, and all those memories start with one thing, a ticket. Fairgoers can save money on their tickets to the 2026 N.C. State Fair, happening Oct. 15-25 in Raleigh, by buying discount tickets online now through Oct. 15.
WHO/WHAT: The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to:
The N.C. Mountain State Fair will offer special themed days during its 2026 run, adding to the value and experience of the fair. In addition to the daily lineup of entertainment, food, livestock shows, rides, events and more, these days bring special programs and/or admission deals to the fair, which runs Sept. 11-20 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher.
N.C. Forest Service staff in Stanly County recognized with State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award
N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) Stanly County staff members Josh Hawley, Cody Hartsell and Wade Blalock are the 2026 recipients of the State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award, which honors individuals committed to expanding the use of prescribed fire in North Carolina.Presented each year during the N.C. Prescribed Fire Council’s annual meeting, the State Forester’s Prescribed Burning Award recognizes an NCFS employee or team that demonstrates leadership and excellence in prescribed burning across North Carolina’s forests.
The Farm Family of the Day program, sponsored by T
FLETCHER – New rides, new entertainment and new food are being added to the lineup of fairgoers’ favorites at the N.C. Mountain State Fair Sept. 11-20 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher.
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s wine, cider and mead producers are raising the bar for locally crafted beverages, with producers from across the state earning top honors in the 2026 N.C. Wine Competition.