The food is a big attraction each year a the N.C. State ... fair. Vendors that fail have as much time as needed to make corrections. Those that fail inspection cannot operate their food stand ...

RALEIGH, N.C.— The North Carolina State Fair first came to Raleigh in the 1850s. Back then, dazzling lights, fireworks, giant stuffed animals and wacky fair foods weren't yet on the menu.

Since Hunger Relief Day began at the State Fair in 1993, fairgoers have donated more than 6 million pounds of food to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. Games are cash-only ...