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NC Junior Beef Roundup focuses on family, friends and cattle

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Following is a guest post from Marisa Linton. Marisa grew up showing and raising livestock, and currently lives on her family’s small farm in Mount Olive. She has shown animals at the N.C. State Fair for the past 14 years and is a past youth livestock scholarship recipient. She is an N.C. State University graduate, agricultural photographer and blogger. If you were anywhere near the N.C. State Fairgrounds during the first week of June, you probably heard the lowing of cattle. Every year, youth and their families come together with their bovine at the Junior Beef Roundup. This event is…

How to win big at State Fair kids’ competitions

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Every autumn, the N.C. State Fair hosts dozens of kids’ competitions and offers hundreds of dollars in prize money to winners. At this year’s 150th fair, kids have an opportunity to show their skills in a variety of areas and claim the ultimate bragging rights. The contests can range from arts and photography to horticulture and poultry, and everything in between. To help kids navigate the hustle and bustle of fair championships, I gathered advice from an experienced contender, Joey Moore, who has claimed first place in many contests, including livestock, art, 4-H, and handicrafts and hobbies. Along the way, he…

Weekend Update: June 30-July 2

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The NCHJA Annual HunterJumper Show starts Thursday and goes through Sunday in the Hunt Horse Complex. The show will begin at 8 a.m. each day and admission is free for spectators. There will be special classes held Friday and Saturday evenings. The Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Show is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Scott Building. Attendees will find vendors from across the country showing live animals, animal supplies and other related products. There will also be live animal presentations and educational seminars throughout the weekend. General…

Weekend Update: June 23-25

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This is a big weekend for horse and car lovers at the fairgrounds. Here’s a list of upcoming events: The Classic Car Auction is Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Graham Building and the Exposition Center. The event will feature four private collections offering over 250 vintage vehicles. The public has the option to preview the cars Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. before the auction begins. Adult admission is $10 per day, or $15 for a weekend pass. Admission for ages 12 and under is $5 per day or $7 for a weekend pass….

Weekend Update: June 16-18

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From tiny house hunting to collectible toy shopping, this weekend at the fairgrounds has a little something for everyone. Here’s what’s going on: The Great American Tiny House Show is Friday and Saturday in the Graham Building. The expo will display different types of houses, such as container homes, modular homes and other portable structures. It will also feature exhibits with building equipment and accessories, real estate brokers, recreational items and travel destinations. The event is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is $10. The Man Expo is every man-cave owner’s dream. The event will offer the…

Weekend Update: June 9-11

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Between jewelry shows and the weekly flea market, this weekend’s events at the fairgrounds will give you the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to some new bling. Here’s what’s coming up: The Gem and Jewelry Show offers up a variety of gems, including bead collections, crystals and minerals from vendors across the country. Dealers will also showcase some rare items, such as giant shark’s teeth and fossils. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Scott Building on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and admission is free. Every Saturday and Sunday, visitors will find an array of clothing,…

Meet Pumpkin, the newest Deep Fried intern

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My name is Charlotte Spence, but around here I’m more commonly known as Pumpkin. I’m a rising junior at UNC-Chapel Hill (go Heels!) studying journalism, political science and Spanish. It was no surprise that I decided to become a Tar Heel. My dad, mom and sister all bled Carolina blue before me, and when I was a little girl wearing my cheerleading uniform at football games and shaking my pompoms, I knew I could never root for another team again. At first, I was terrified to go to a school as big as UNC. But it didn’t take me long…

Weekend Update: June 2-4

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With bottles, military items, antiques and money, it’s an eclectic mix of collections at the fairgrounds this weekend. Rounding out these events is a high-energy Triangle Torch Arena Football game in Dorton Arena and the Junior Beef Roundup in the Graham Building. This weekend’s events: Come on out to the Raleigh Flea Market and check out the great finds and one-of-a-kind items located in the Commercial and Education buildings and outside grounds. Explore the hundreds of booths filled with antiques, clothes, handcrafted items, baked goods and more. Flea market hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Raleigh Money Expo…

NC State Fair youth scholarship recipients honored at Got to Be NC Festival

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Following is a guest post from Marisa Linton. Marisa grew up showing and raising livestock, and currently lives on her family’s small farm in Mount Olive. She has shown animals at the N.C. State Fair for the past 14 years and is a past youth livestock scholarship recipient. She is an N.C. State University graduate, agricultural photographer and blogger. Youth who show livestock at the N.C. State Fair are a hardworking, responsible and dedicated group. They stay busy working with their animals and taking care of them. While these youth are focused on their livestock and showing, they are also…

Weekend Update: May 26-28

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Hanging around home this Memorial Day weekend? Come on out to the Raleigh Flea Market and check out the great finds and one-of-a-kind items located in the Commercial and Education buildings and outside grounds. Come explore the hundreds of booths filled with antiques, clothes, handcrafted items, baked goods and, even a coffee shop in the Education Building. The Raleigh Flea Market is included in USA Today’s 10 Best List for Raleigh shopping areas. Check out our other events below: Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show runs through Saturday at the Hunt Horse Complex. This is the 44th year of the…