WTVD

NC State Fair, Oktoberfest: Things to do this weekend in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville

The authentic German festival is the largest in central NC. There will be traditional Bavarian food, German beers and family fun at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary. Dracula at Theatre in the Park, ...
WTVD

NC State Fair opens today! Drivers, watch out for traffic

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- As the annual North Carolina State Fair opens Thursday afternoon, the North Carolina Department of Transportation says that means a lot of traffic heading for west Raleigh over the ...
WRAL

FBI: Raleigh man pleads guilty to having machine gun devices near Lenovo Center

A Raleigh man has pleaded guilty to having "machine gun conversion devices" near Lenovo Center during the 2025 North Carolina State Fair, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Luis Alberto ...
Atlanta Magazine

After 172 years, the North Carolina State Fair remains picture-perfect

Fireworks displays are a nightly affair, and the State Fair Flyer, which transports visitors above the bustling Midway, offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy them. Since 1853, the North Carolina ...
Charlotte Observer

Massive pumpkin sets new record at the NC State Fair. Here’s how much it weighs

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The record for the heaviest pumpkin entered at the North Carolina State Fair’s annual competition has been broken again. Albert ...