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In A Tight Economy, Local Fairs Provide Summer Entertainment

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The NC State Fair kicks off today!  Gates open at 3pm today and the fair last until Sunday Oct. 23rd at 11pm.

There are some new attractions like the State Fair Flyer  that crosses above the midway lights 40 feet in the air – from the Orville Terminus on the west end near the Scott Building to the Wilbur Terminus at Gate 8.

Some new foods:

Whoopie Pies

Man’s Sandwich

Deep Fried Jello

Deep Fried Strawberry & Creme Puffs

Fried Chicken & Waffle Kabobs

…. and more

source:  ABC11

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