History
The state fair started in year...
1853
NC FFA was chartered in year
1929
The food stand that has been at the fair the longest is
The Methodist Church of Cary Ham Biscuit stand
The fair lasts how many days
11
Events that put a temporary pause on the state fair were
Civil War, WWII, Covid
Common things judged at fair (name 2)
Honey, produce, livestock, plants, etc
First food booths popped up in year
1900
The world's largest ferris wheel is how many feet
150 ft
The first state fair ride
the switchback railway
The amount of prize money awarded by the fair is
$700,000 +
The amount of new food stands added each year on average are
80 stands
Unique feature of the Dorton Arena
First arena to have no columns
Village of Yesteryear was formed in year
1950
N.C. Department of Agriculture was created in year
1977
The 2024 top rated food item was
The Honey Butter Mozza Dog by GoldenKDog
How many pounds was the 2024 State Fair's largest pumpkin
About 2000 lbs
The fair was held where before moving to its current location
Varied areas within Downtown Raleigh
Chicken incubators was the main attraction at the fair in year
1895
1916
The worlds largest (blank) stands at 14 feet tall
(hint: postage)