RALEIGH, N.C.— The North Carolina State Fair first came to Raleigh in the 1850s ... dresses and fancy hats to promenade around the proud exhibits that showed off the best of what our state ...

Welcome to North Carolina State Fair season. Learn the basics and get familiar with the new stuff before heading to the fairgrounds this year. You can get additional info about the fair at ...

Oct. 20: Judah and the Lion - The band plays Red Hat. Oct. 20: The Temptations and ... live music and a kids' zone. Oct. 19: NC Wine Festival - Artisans, music, food trucks and fun at ...