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North Carolina State Fair

The North Carolina State Fair is a first-class, family oriented, entertainment and educational event occurring each October in Raleigh, NC. Our fair is the largest event in the state of North Carolina and we are the largest ten-day event in the nation.

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May 23, 2012 @ 9:50 am
@ScottyMcCreery's year-long reign as American Idol ends tonight. But only 144 days until he performs in Dorton Arena! http://t.co/w1dJYUUL

May 21, 2012 @ 9:01 am
Thanks to everyone who took part in this weekend's @GotToBeNCFest at the State Fairgrounds. It was an overwhelming success!

May 20, 2012 @ 1:16 pm
Stop by the @TransJamBMX competition today in Dorton Arena. Kids coloring contest winner gets a bike!

May 20, 2012 @ 1:12 pm
Check out all the tractors in the tractor parade. What's your favorite brand? http://t.co/lUL5jMGE #GotToBeNCFestival

May 20, 2012 @ 1:08 pm
Got to Be NC Festival ends today! RT @doublehank: For all the foodies out there, nc state fair is the place to be http://t.co/QlGU9IBF

May 20, 2012 @ 10:41 am
There should be a #DeepFried photo. RT @webfloss: Free Hostess "Timeline" photo. http://t.co/h8UFavBv

May 20, 2012 @ 10:36 am
Awww! Thanks! RT @_mysillylife_: The NC State fair grounds have always been my favorite place :) #ncstate #fair http://t.co/PYOyt6tU

May 20, 2012 @ 10:25 am
Last day of the Got to Be NC Festival. Come join us! BMX competition, boat show, food expo, carnival rides, lawnmower pull and more!

May 18, 2012 @ 5:27 pm
@rewebcoach Thanks! It's a beautiful evening to come out!

May 18, 2012 @ 7:35 am
The Deep Fried Crew will be at the @GotToBeNCFest this weekend. Stop by the press office and say hi!

May 15, 2012 @ 8:25 am
MT @GotToBeNCFest: Time for another giveaway. Share a photo of your favorite tractor & enter to win a festival prize pack. Drawing at noon.

May 14, 2012 @ 12:53 pm
Check out the new events planned this weekend for the 2012 @GotToBeNCFest : http://t.co/V4H3c5Ty

May 14, 2012 @ 8:53 am
RT @GotToBeNCFest: GIVEAWAY: Post a photo of your favorite N.C. food and win a festival prize pack. Drawing at noon.

May 13, 2012 @ 9:30 am
It's a great day to come out to the fairgrounds! http://t.co/OF35a7Up

May 12, 2012 @ 1:34 pm
Congrats to the Shaw University Class of 2012. Glad we were a part of your special day. Good Luck! #GraduationInDorton

May 11, 2012 @ 3:11 pm
Congrats to our winners @DADDYRIZZICH @michyfauv @pmocampo @MelissaColello @katizs0827 @Laura_Jasmine @castong @LadySoul1 @fbogus !

May 11, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
@fbogus Send it as a tweet, but make sure to mention the fair or festival.

May 11, 2012 @ 2:46 pm
A few more minutes 'til our @GotToBeNCFest prize pack drawing. Send us a pic of your fav #NC food to enter. Drawing at 4.

May 11, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
We're giving away @GotToBeNCFest prize packs. Share a pic of your fav #NC product to enter.