That dream will soon be a reality, as the Triangle’s newest food hall will open at the NC State Fairgrounds next year. The Midway Event Center is slated to open before the 2026 ...

N.C. Mountain State Fair (Sept. 5-14) - This annual event is at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival (TBD) - Local seafood, beer and wine and a parade are all part of this ...

RALEIGH, N.C.— The North Carolina State Fair first came to Raleigh in the 1850s. Back then, dazzling lights, fireworks, giant stuffed animals and wacky fair foods weren't yet on the menu.