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🎡 Step right up to the NC State Fair

Step right up to the 2023 NC State Fair
A ton of people at the NC State Fair.
What is your favorite part of this Raleigh tradition? | Photo by Justin Kase Conder via NC State Fair
It’s almost time for every fall-loving Raleighite’s favorite tradition: The NC State Fair. It comes as no surprise that according to Country Living, the City of Oaks throws the ninth coolest state fair around the US. From Thursday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 22, nearly 1 million folks will flock to our fairgrounds to consume fried foods, experience new attractions, and watch livestock competitions.

Bonus: The section of Hillsborough Street that intersects with Blue Ridge Road and passes the NC State Fairgrounds is open in a temporary pattern and should be finalized in late 2024.

Keep reading for your guide to 10 days of thrills and chills at the NC State Fair.

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Take a double-decker carousel ride on the intricate Venetian Carousel.

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Photo by Frank W. Koch via NC State Fair

Race you to the ticket booth

Advance discounted tickets are available now until Thursday, Oct. 12 at the NC State Fairgrounds, NC Museum of History, and State Farmers Market. Ticket prices are $10 for an adult advance ticket and $13 at the gate.

The fair has several other discounts in place for community members. Specialty pricing includes $8 tickets with the daily military discount, $8 admission on Oct. 12 with an NC State student ID, and fair-goers can bring six cans of food to get in for free on Thursday, Oct. 19 during Hunger Relief Day benefiting Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC and its partners.

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City Editor Cat’s favorite stop is the Hot Chix food truck.

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Photo by RALtoday

Next stop: Ferris wheels + livestock

The fair is introducing four new rides to this year’s seasonal celebration. The most notable carnival attraction is the two-tiered Venetian Carousel complete with intricate details. Fair-goers will also be able to enjoy the new Tesla AC, Techno, and Wipeout rides. But don’t forget about long-time staples like the State Fair Flyer.

Once your head stops spinning, check out the judging schedule to cheer on this year’s livestock competitors and head to the Waterfall Music Stage for live Homegrown Music Fest performances.

Click the link below for foodie info and specialty dates to keep in mind.
Just here for the fried foods
Asked
 

It’s the fair’s 170th year in Raleigh. That popped a question in our minds — what’s your favorite part of this more-than-century old tradition?
A. Food vendors
B. Rides + games
C. Livestock competitions + displays
D. The flower and garden show
E. Other
 
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 3
  • Beer & Banjos | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Head to the upstairs bar to listen to a free bluegrass show with The Dirty French Broads.
  • Gruesome Twosome: Bride of Frankenstein | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | 315 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary | Free | Watch as Dr. Frankenstein builds his monster a mate.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
  • Raleigh Night Market | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | City Market, 306 Parham St., Raleigh | Free | Shop locally made goods, enjoy live music and entertainment, grab bites from food trucks, and a drink from the bar.
  • Goodnights Presents: Heather Shaw | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $22-$30 | Watch this Jim Carrey look-alike perform her comedic routine.
  • Paige King Johnson | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 5:45 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | $15 | Listen to this four-time Carolina Country Music Awards Winner for Female Vocalist of the Year perform live.
Thursday, Oct. 5
  • Tissue Paper Bouquets | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5-6 p.m. | Richard B. Harrison Community Library, 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh | Free | Make colorful tissue paper bouquets to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month — all supplies will be provided.
  • Fall Candle Making & Seasonal Beverage Flights | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | The Metro Suite, 404B Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $55-$100 | Design your own signature fall Usu Company candle and enjoy a flight of four seasonal beverages.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Village District BOO-ze Halloween Wine Walk | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Village District, 2068 Clark Ave., Raleigh | $25 | Grab the fam or your ghoul-friends to shop, stroll, trick-or-treat + sip wine as you go (costumes and dogs welcomed).*
Concerts, trivia nights, crafts + more
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Real Estate

ICYMI: Tour The 2023 Triangle Parade of Homes this weekend
Slideshow of featured homes at the 2023 Triangle Parade of Homes.
Explore the newest homes for sale, discover your next floor plan, or find inspo in the latest home decor + technology through Sunday, Oct. 15. | Photos provided by The Jim Allen Group | Coldwell Banker HPW
Considering breaking ground or just love breathtaking abodes? Good news — North Carolina’s largest open house is here for two more weekends.

Tour The Triangle Parade of Homes from 12-5 p.m. this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and Oct. 13-15 to see The Jim Allen Group‘s showcase of 40 homes crafted by trusted builders.

Bonus: Spin the JAG Game of Life Wheel at each featured Parade Home and reveal your prize. With $10,000 in prizes, the more you tour, the more chances you have to win.
Preview the Jim Allen Group's featured homes
News Notes
Holiday
  • Tickets for Pullen Park’s Holiday Express will go on sale tomorrow, Oct. 4. The festive winter event runs from Wednesday, Nov. 29 to Friday, Dec. 15 and features a s’mores station, carousel rides, candy cane lane craft section, yeti hunt station, and more.
Theater
  • The Carolina Theatre is featuring a thrilling amount of spooky flicks this fall. First up is a Universal Monsters Film Series. Showing Friday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Oct. 12, the series includes classic creatures like Dracula and The Mummy. There will also be showings of ghostly movies like “Practical Magic” and “Casper.”
Real Estate
  • Hot home alert. The Triangle Parade of Homes kicked off last weekend and will run Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct.13-Sunday, Oct. 15 from 12 to 5 p.m. each day. Explore 175+ new construction homes, including the most expensive buy at 1400 Rock Dam Ct. for nearly $7 million. (Triangle Business Journal)
Eat
  • Mandolin is bringing back two restaurant faves: Saturday brunch and Sunday dinner. Make a reservation for a romantic dinner or to start your Saturday morning with elevated breakfast items like confit chicken hash and Johnston Co. country ham Benedict.
Plan Ahead
  • Calling all Potterheads. Marbles Kids Museum’s annual Wizarding World event is flying into Hogwarts, we mean, the museum, on Friday, Nov. 3. At this magical night for adults 21+ years old, wizards are invited to represent their chosen house and play quidditch, create a wand, and sip on Butter Beer. Get tickets.
Ranked
  • The City of Oaks ranked No. 2 on Privacy Journal’s list of the top cities for gamers in the US. Raleigh’s key takeaways include having an excellent livability and an impressive internet structure. Game on, gamers.
Tech
  • FEMA plans to test its Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, Oct. 4 between 2:20 and 2:50 p.m. This means your phone will receive a message from the federal agency around that time frame. Remember: This is a test.
Wellness
  • Make this fall a season of personal growth and warmth. Nearly 5 million people get professional online therapy with BetterHelp — try it for 25% off today.*
 
Community

🗓️ Have an event coming up? Put it on our cal.

How to navigate our community events page
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Let the community know about your upcoming event. | Photo by RALtoday
You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Between all of the upcoming fall festivals and holidays, we want small businesses and community members to be able to make the the most of our comprehensive events calendar.

Add your own event

You can add your own events to our community calendar. Here’s how:

“Add Event” calendar button: Click or tap this button, create a login, and input your event information. We need the name, date(s), time(s), location, price, and a brief description.

Bonus: You can always upload events for free, or choose a paid option to guarantee that it’s listed in our newsletter. Review our promotional offerings before clicking “submit.”

Click the link below for pro tips on navigating our events page like a true local — you might even find a new hobby or group.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
“On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was” — to celebrate “Mean Girls” Day, head to Tap Yard for a paint and sip session dedicated to this cult classic comedy from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and so fetch.
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