A great deal
Most Fair enthusiasts know that the best way to see the Fair (other than working there) is to get your tickets in advance. It saves you a good bit of cash and you can avoid standing in line to get your...
View ArticleListen (or watch) and win
There are several ways to get your admission, ride and concert tickets for the 2008 State Fair. You can buy them online or at our nine walk-up locations. You can also win them. Numerous radio and TV...
View ArticleAmerican Idol alum Anoop Desai rounds out Dorton Arena concert line-up
Since we announced the Dorton Arena line-up a couple weeks ago with one missing performer, our Facebook, blog and Twitter sites have been buzzing with suggestions on who should fill that spot. We heard...
View ArticlePowers Great American Midways will return in 2010
If you’ve grown accustomed to the rides and games at the N.C. State Fair, you’ll be happy to know that the company operating the midway will return again next year. State Fair organizers have signed a...
View ArticleAdvance sales at walk-up locations start today
You are all my friends, so I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. Starting today, we are selling tickets at nine retail locations across the region. We’ve got locations in Burlington, Chapel Hill,...
View ArticleAdvance tickets available Monday at 10 a.m.
As a first-time homeowner (and subsequently, first-time mortgage payer), I like to save a buck wherever I can. Trust me when I say the best way to save money on admission and ride tickets to the State...
View ArticleAdvance tickets go on sale Aug. 1
The wait is almost over. Advance tickets for the 2012 N.C. State Fair go on sale Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. Buying early is the best way to save if you want to stretch your dollar as far as you can on...
View ArticleThe August Early Bird gets the deal
State Fair tickets go on sale tomorrow and for those of you who buy early, you’ll have the best chance for good seats to a concert and get the added bonus of scoring free tickets to the fair. The...
View ArticleCasey’s guide to being a N.C. State Fair Super Fan
There’s a new bird in town – fair mascot Casey the Cardinal. And he’s got lots of tips for fairgoers. This week Casey’s giving his top five tips to being an N.C. State Fair Super fan. Casey knows the...
View ArticleTake Advantage of Advance Deals
Get in on the advance price on the state fair tickets while you still can. You can save up to $2 per adult ticket if you make your purchase by Oct. 12, which is opening day. If you like to find deals...
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