01 October . 2025
Your Go-to Guide to the NC State Fair
Nothing could be finer than a fall day or evening spent frolicking around the NC State Fair! Just a 25-minute drive from Wendell Falls, the annual event is open to all from October 16 to 26 this year, with a slew of spectacular new mouthwatering fare, enticing attractions, and fun sights and experiences to explore.
The Carolina Hoe Down
Fresh Fair Fare
Whether you opt for the classic fried Oreos every year or your tastebuds crave something strange and exciting, this year’s menu has 80+ new food items—in addition to your go-to favorite foods—to try this year.
Those with a sweet tooth can sink their teeth into:
- The cinnamon peach praline cobbler cookie from The Peach Cobbler Factory
- A chocolate-covered potato chip caramel apple from the Candi Queen
- The trending Dubai chocolate churros from OMC! Oh My Churro
- Baby Greek donuts from Chicken Shack South
For fairgoers hankering for something on the savory side:
- The Carolina shawarma burger from Neomonde Mediterranean
- The Carolina Hoe Down from Ezzell’s Somethin’ Good
- The Chicken Caesar Mac Stack from Hot Chix Hotcakes & Chicken
- Flaming Hot Cheetos Pickle Pizza from Rudy’s Pizza
- Pickle soup from Pickle Bun
An Array of Activities
Calling all thrill seekers! The 2025 edition of the NC State Fair is debuting a trio of thrill rides sure to make your stomach drop—in the best way.
- The Colossus: Experience a giant pendulum ride that will swing, twist and roll its riders around a full 360 degrees.
- The Flip Side: Get up, up and away with a swinging high altitude thrill that will send its riders upside down and around in circles.
- Kamikaze: A two-arm style set-up, this attraction involves boarding an enclosed compartment that will flip upside down and fly in two directions.
Enticing Entertainment
From high-flying stunts to interactive surprises and catchy tunes, this year’s fair is packed with premiere performances that will keep you amazed all day long. Here are a few worth seeing:
- World’s Fastest Draw Champion: Get ready for a Wild West extravaganza featuring trick roping, knife-throwing, fire and gunslinging for high-energy entertainment you won’t soon forget.
- The Conjurer Fortune Machine: Go beyond the typical fortune-telling experience with this “Zoltar”-style spirit guide showcasing quick wit, light-hearted tips and a take-home fortune.
- Cast in Bronze: Returning by popular demand, treat your ears to a sound show of 35 cast bronze bells playing everything from popular hits to old classics to recognizable movie scores.
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