Get ready for the 2011 N.C. State Fair! We just couldn't wait until the fair starts on Oct. 13 to begin reporting on its annual 11 days of statewide competitions, thrilling rides and everything fried on a stick.
In this blog, we'll touch base with some of you who are already baking up that blue ribbon cake or polishing the hooves on your champion steer. We'll also keep you up-to-date on what's going to be new and different about the fair this year.
Fran Martin, the owner-trainer of Smithfield the Painting Pig, called to say she’s worried some fair visitors won’t find him this week.
Apparently Smithfield’s three daily performances have been moved from the Expo Center to a spot between the Expo Center and the Kelley Building, something that’s not reflected in the fair’s printed schedule.
Smithfield demonstrates his skill with a paint brush at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
