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"Tried Krispy Kreme Burger & Fried Cookie Dough: Awesome"(7 Tips)
"Try the Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger, IT'S AMAZING !"(3 Tips)
"Nc state ice cream and the hush puppies are awesome"(2 Tips)
"Westover United Methodist Church's food is great!"(2 Tips)
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Park on the Trinity side of Carter Finley and go in the back entrance to the fair near the horse barns. The lines are shorter there and it's close to the fireworks which you can watch from the car.Upvoted Oct 26, 2024
WannaSee ItAllDecember 2, 2013Overall was a lot of fun, the only downside: A lot of similar food vendors which made it kinda hard to keep track where you had been. Tried Krispy Kreme Burger & Fried Cookie Dough: Awesome
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ZinfindaleOctober 21, 2012Carry your kid(s) or go get someone else's child and take them to the NC State Fair. You will be amazed at the bravery of the child on certain rides. I did and I never been on a Fairies Wheel! My hero
Reagan BarbosaOctober 21, 2016Wow, we ate so much food at the fair yesterday. Here were just a few of our favorites: Howling Cow's Campfire Delight ice cream was phenomenal, everything at Gobblin Gourmet's, Hog Stack at Granny's.
SarahOctober 14, 2012For a place out of the sun where you can sit at a table, eat at the Cary First United Methodist Church booth. Best ham biscuits! Proceeds to church ministries. Staff are lovely church volunteers.
Come visit the Spay/Neuter Booth (next the the Milking Booth) in the Expo Building and purchase a tote for $1 (or make a donation) to support the NC Spay/Neuter Program!!!
Mary WatkinsOctober 20, 2013Make sure to stop by the Bluebird Cupcake booth in the Scott building! Support your local businesses!
Anthony AlarconJanuary 12, 2014Geat Flea Market every weekend.....antiques, collectables and stuff of all descriptions rain or shine check it out.
Chris JohnsonOctober 25, 2014Roasted Corn, Hotdog from King's, Al's French Fries, Fried Dough, Kettle Corn and Chicken on a Stick...Lawd Have Mercy
The Wisconsin Cheese stand is delicious! But be prepared for the incredibly long line!
Incredible 15 minutes of fireworks every night. Beats most July 4th displays! A must see even if not attending the Fair.
DuhdonutmanOctober 26, 2013Must haves: Turkey leg, the right roasted corn, deep fried something/everything, and an antacid
Stephanie BealeOctober 12, 2012Cary Methodist Church for a country ham biscuit across from waterfall . They have inside seating. Free parking at the pnc arena.
Courtney PedrickOctober 16, 2010have a gyro at john the Greek near gate 9---- the bomb! the price ($8) might be high but its worth it :)
Jillian M.October 15, 2012State fair combo: Anderson and daughters ribbon fries, charhouse ribeye steak sandwich and a frozen lemonade
Donnie NorrisOctober 20, 2011Ride the bus there. It beats the hassle of finding a parking spot and is a lot cheaper than paying up to 20 bucks for a spot.
Heidi Jo's Beef Jerky @ the Education Bldg it's the best you'll ever have
Kenny BalesOctober 14, 2011Krispy Kreme Burgers, fried snickers, fried Kool Aid, Fried Oreos, Fried Reeses, funnel cakes and mad rides oh my!! Lol
Reasonable and good bike repairs and refurbished bikes on strip beside military surplus place.
Lots of good events here and decent fairgrounds for the events.
Carolyn WilliamsOctober 16, 2012Come to Connie's corn! The best corn at the fair... Sweet white! Yellow corn is cattle feed!- The Zipper is the best ride and has a great price of 4 tickets!! Well worth it! Get your scream on!
Jessica JacksonMay 4, 2013The gun show is awsome but u gota get hear early so u don't have to wate in a long line
Chris JonesOctober 19, 2010If you enter at gate 8, make sure you leave by 9:30 or you can't exit at gate 8 until fireworks end. They began late last night so we waited almost an hour. You can still exit via gate 9.
- Lauren DOctober 23, 2011Westover United Methodist Church's food is great! Reasonable prices and a nice indoor seating area!
Lauren CurlerOctober 17, 2010I heard people were having trouble finding the krispy kreme bacon cheeseburgers so I made a map (2 locations) http://twitpic.com/2yalko
Try the root beer float at the Root Beer Cart near Dorton Arena!
Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheeseburgers for the win! You may die though.
The fireworks start at 945. Park off beryl rd the parking is $5 near Powell.
The chicken fried bacon is AMAZING!!! Get it next to Hill's corn stand across from the bathrooms at the grandstand! You won't be sorry! 
KennethOctober 22, 2013Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe or Frosted Flakes Chicken on a Stick? What is more disgusting?
Wow! Don't ever go to the State Fair on a weekend. Take off work, school, whatever. Just avoid the crowds.
love the flea market and other events they have through the year.
Linda Craft & Team REALTORSOctober 17, 2012Buy tickets for all the concerts! Super cheap and tons of fun.
John Mark IveyOctober 25, 2009Hadn't been in two years but the Deep Fried TriangleTweetup (though not easy to find) was fun. And the Ribeye Sandwich rules!
Dawn Swanson-PetersOctober 21, 2010Krispy Kreme bacon and cheeseburger is yummy! gotta try at least once!
Jon TiltonOctober 20, 2010I personally recommend the chopped barbecue sammy w/ hush puppies - only $6.00!
- Beef jerky and beauty queens it doesn't get better than this....
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North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd (at Hillsborough St)
Raleigh, NC 27607
United States
Raleigh, NC 27607
United States
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- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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