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State Fair runs in Raleigh, October 16-26 State Fair Offers Something for Everyone “The fair is such a popular event for many North Carolinians that we felt an additional day is warranted to allow people as much time as possible to enjoy the Fair,” said Wesley Wyatt, State Fair manager. 6 AgCarolina Financial • Autumn 2008 The N.C. State Fair may be weeks away, but there’s already an excitement at the fairgrounds as preparations continue for the annual event. One reason for the flurry of activity is the Fair will open early for a Preview Day on Thursday, Oct. 16, giving fairgoers an additional evening of rides, food and games. “The fair is such a popular event for many North Carolinians that we felt an additional day is warranted to allow people as much time as possible to enjoy the Fair,” said Wesley Wyatt, State Fair manager. Preview Day will also feature discounted gate admission and a wrist band for unlimited rides, which will cost $25 and will only be available on this date. Gates will open on Preview Day at 3 p.m. and the exhibit halls and Midway will open at 4 p.m. The Fair is busy getting dust out of the air as well, as finishing touches are being placed on several construction projects. The parking lot between Dorton Arena and the Sam Rand Grandstand was refinished with new amenities for concessionaires and people. A seating area will provide a space for fairgoers to sit and relax while eating their favorite fair foods, and new electrical boxes and water line hookups will help make the area safer for vendors and visitors alike. There were other grounds improvements completed over the summer, such as water and sewage line upgrades and painting and landscaping projects. The grounds entertainment lineup has been finalized, with some favorites returning to the lineup and some new faces that are sure to become crowd favorites. The Circle C Racing Pigs will be back on the Hogway Speedway near Gate 9, and Smithfield the Painting Pig will wow the crowds in front of the Exposition Center. The King Action Sports Stunt Show will be in the grandstand, marking the 10th year since Keith King and friends first made an appearance at the State Fair. This year, a motor cross jumper will join the BMX stunt show. The tractor pull and demolition derby will also take place in the grandstand. It’s been several years, but he’s been missed, so Rock-it the Robot is making a comeback at the Fair. This 9-foot-tall robot may look imposing, but he steals hearts wherever he goes on the fairgrounds. At that height, he won’t have to look up to see Carrie McQueen, the stilt walker, when they pass each other on the grounds. The Wells Family Band will perform on the Waterfall Stage, along with several beach music groups. The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band will be on the Bluegrass Stage in Heritage Circle.
The State Fair will be going green this year with its exhibit Green NC. This exhibit will introduce fairgoers to easy and economical ways to help save the environment, as well as introduce future technologies. The fairgrounds will also expand its recycling program to include bottles and cans as part of this initiative. Green NC is sponsored by Duke Energy, Progress Energy, Advanced Energy and the N.C. Electric Cooperatives. The N.C. State Fair will be held at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Oct. 16-26. For more information and to buy tickets, go to www. ncstatefair.org. n For more information and to buy tickets go to www.ncstatefair.org. The nightly entertainment in Dorton Arena will keep things rocking, rolling and cooking. Performers include: Thursday, Oct. 16 Josh Turner $22 Friday, Oct. 17 Jason Aldean $15 Saturday, Oct. 18 Toby Mac $10 Sunday, Oct. 19 Lady Antebellum and Heidi Newfield $8 Monday, Oct. 20 Bobby Flay $22 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Bucky Covington $5 Wednesday, Oct. 22 TBA Thursday, Oct. 23 Mario $16.50 Friday, Oct. 24 Skillet and Leeland $8 Saturday, Oct. 25 Joe Nichols $11.50 Sunday, Oct. 26 Montgomery Gentry $31.50 AgCarolina Financial • Autumn 2008 7
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