On October 19, North Carolinians can combat food insecurity by donating six cans of food for free admission to the NC State Fair.

The N.C. State Fair loves a deep-fried treat, but there is something about homemade food that warms the soul. North Carolinians are truly talented, and the Home Chef Challenge allows chefs to show off their cooking abilities with 11 days of competitions. This year’s competitions include slam-dunk sliders, Bella’s Birthday Bash, appetizers with spirit, banana […]

If you love to gooey, ooey fried Fair Foods at the North Carolina State Fair, you’re in luck this weekend. The State Fair food truck, ‘Taste of the NC State Fair’ is hitting the road and making its way around the Triangle on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th, 2019. You can sample items […]

It’s almost time for the N.C. State Fair and we have the rundown of all the new foods you’ll be able to try at this year’s fair.       Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! The gates at the 2015 NC State Fair open today at 3pm. Vendors and exhibitors are ready for 11 straight days of large crowd, fried and unusual food, rides and fun. The much-talked-about deep-fried peanut butter pickles, topped with bacon, chocolate sauce and powdered sugar, has many fair goers anxious to […]

It’s Military Appreciation Day today at the North Carolina State Fair. The N.C. State Fair will pay tribute to members of the U.S. Military for their service to the country. A parade from the Graham Building to Waterfall State at Dorton Arena is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and The first 3,000 people through […]

Safety and fun is the focus at this years North Carolina State. Officials with the Department of Labor are confident each ride is safe and will continue to inspect and monitor rides throughout the Fair. You may recall an incident last year with the Vortex ride which sent five people to the hospital and left […]

The opening day of the NC State Fair is just two days away. What comes to mind, ahh, rides and state fair foods. Mmm … so where to start? Perhaps the deep-fried Oreos, or a giant turkey leg? Or maybe something new to tantalize your palate. So, what new fair food would you like to […]

Are your ready for fried snickers, funnel cakes and grilled turkey legs!!!! The NC State fair is just around the corner, October 16th – 26th. Wanna go? Be the 10th caller at 1-800-467-3699, when you hear the cue to call to win. You’ll win a family 4-pack of tickets, a ride book and t-shirts, also […]

Five people were transported to Wake Med hospital last night after reportedly being thrown from a ride at the NC State Fair. It’s not yet clear if the incident is a result of operator error or simply an accident. According to reports, people were in the process of getting off the ride when it suddenly […]

He’s not with us in the physical sense but Michael Jackson’s legacy lives on in his music. Get ready to get your moon walk on Thursday, October 24, as I host the stage with the “Who’s Bad” The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band at the NC State Fair, showtime 7:30 p.m. at Dorton Arena. Check […]