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2018 DAiLy SCHEDULEThe N.C. State Fair is a division of the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Tel (919) 821-7400 www.ncstatefair.orgSteve Troxler, Commissioner G. Kent Yelverton, Manager

Alcoholic beverages, drugs and weapons are prohibited on the fairgrounds. All bags are subject to search. Pets (except certified service dogs, leashed) are not allowed.

Get your hand stamped at the gate for re-entry on the same day.

Lost Children / Lost & Found are located in the Expo Center Lobby.

Emergency medical personnel and transportation are located in the Gov. Martin Building, near Gate 9. First-aid centers are located outside the Expo Center, Martin Building and in Kiddieland to treat minor medical problems.

Restrooms are located throughout the fairgrounds. Mothers’ rooms are located in the Gov. Scott Building, Gov. Martin Building and the Expo Center. Family restrooms are located in the Gov. Martin Building and Expo Center.

Wheelchair, electric scooter, stroller and wagon vendors are set up near Gates 1, 8, 9 and 10. The vendor will take a deposit of collateral such as cash, a driver’s license or car keys.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Admission Prices At Gate In Advance

Adults (Ages 13–64) $10 $8

Children (Ages 6–12) $5 $3

Military with ID $6 N/A

Children (Ages 5 & younger) Free N/A

Seniors (Ages 65 & older) Free N/A

Group Adult (40 or more) N/A $6

Group Child (40 or more) N/A $2

BE ON THE LOOKOUT!

Don’t miss Casey Cardinal,Chicken Rider,

Dream City Ladybugs,Ostrich Rider and

Rock-It the Robot as they stroll through

Kiddieland and Heritage Circle!

Fairgrounds GatesOct. 11: 3 p.m.– 11 p.m.Oct. 12–13: 8 a.m.– midnightOct. 14–18: 8 a.m.– 11 p.m.Oct. 19–20: 8 a.m.– midnightOct. 21: 8 a.m.– 11 p.m.

Midway RidesOct. 11: 3 p.m.– 11 p.m.Oct. 12–21: 10 a.m.– close

Midway Ride Ticket BoothsTicket booths inside fairgrounds close 30 minutes prior to gate closing times.

Ride Ticket Redemption BoothsOct. 11: 3 p.m.– 10 p.m. Oct. 12-21: 8 a.m.– 10 p.m.

Exhibit HallsOct. 11: 4 p.m.– 9:45 p.m.Oct. 12-21: 9 a.m.– 9:45 p.m.

Our State Public HouseOct. 11: 4 p.m.– 10 p.m.Oct. 12–21: Noon– 10 p.m.

Admission tickets must be purchased prior to 9:45 nightly.

In the event of adverse weather, hours may be amended for the safety of our fairgoers.

WELCOME TO THE 2018 N.C. STATE FAiR!You’ve picked the best place to be in October. From the mouth-watering food and exceptional talents of our exhibitors to the carnival rides and entertainment, we’re hosting the perfect way to celebrate the best of our great state.

On behalf of the entire North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, we hope you will make lasting memories with your family and friends, deepen your connection with North Carolina agriculture and realize that truly, “Nothing Could Be Finer” than to spend a beautiful fall day at the N.C. State Fair.

Steve Troxler Commissioner of Agriculture

Fair FaNPhoto Day

Make sure you tag your photos with

#ncstatefairon social media and

you’ll be entered to win an awesome prize at the

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 11All Day State Fair Monster Mural 199 a.m. First Poultry & Youth Show 139:30 a.m. Miniature Horse Show 13 p.m. Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18

Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Circle C Racing Pigs 22How to Grow Bonsai 6

3:30 p.m. Music: The Sunday Special (Funk/Soul) 15Music: Honey Magpie (Indie/Folk) 3International All Star Circus 23Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Fire Safety Show 19Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

4 p.m. N.C. Peanut Growers Association Recipe Contest 20Great Pumpkin & Watermelon Weigh-Off 7Jr. Market Meat Goat Showmanship 8How to Grow Bonsai 6

4:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18Bubble Wonders 19

5 p.m. Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Fire Safety Show 19Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 6

5:30 p.m. Music: The Sunday Special (Funk/Soul) 15Music: Honey Magpie (Indie/Folk) 3Chinese Acrobats 23Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

6 p.m. Jr. Ewe/Jr. Market Lamb Showmanship 8Bubble Wonders 19Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 6

6:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 187 p.m. International All Star Circus 23

Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Circle C Racing Pigs 22

7:30 p.m. Music: American Aquarium (Americana/Country) 17Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

8:30 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Kachunga & the Alligator 18

9:00 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

FRiDAY OCTOBER 12FRiDAY FRENZY

All Day State Fair Monster Mural 198 a.m. Jr. Market Barrow Show 119 a.m. Youth Turkey Show 13

Jr. Market Steer Show 12Jr. Market Meat Goat Show 8Bubble Wonders 19

9:30 a.m. Music: Sweet Potato Pie (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3Open & Youth Horse Show 1

10 a.m. Music: Porch Light Apothecary (Americana/Rock) 15House Autry Mills Cornbread Challenge 20Folk Festival 17ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Live Fruit Carving Demonstrations 6

11 a.m. Opening Ceremony 4Chinese Acrobats 23Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

11:30 a.m. Music: Porch Light Apothecary (Americana/Rock) 15Fire Safety Show 19Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5

Noon Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21

12:30 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

1 p.m. Music: Katie Basden (Country) 15Folk Festival 17Jr. Beef Heifer Show 12Jr. Market Lamb Show 8Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

1:30 p.m. Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. Feeder Calf Show 12

Tobacco Stringing Competition 3Chinese Acrobats 23Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

2:30 p.m. Music: Katie Basden (Country) 15Jr. Swine Showmanship 11Fire Safety Show 19

3 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Commercial Coffee Competition 20

3:30 p.m. Music: Sweet Potato Pie (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3225,000 copies of this public document were designed and printed at a cost of $38,897.53 or $0.17 per copy. 3

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3:30 p.m. International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: Frontside (Emo/Punk) 154:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

5 p.m. Market Barrow Show 11Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

5:30 p.m. Music: 6 String Drag (Americana) 15Music: Sweet Potato Pie (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3Market Gilt Show 11Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19

6 p.m. Jr. Beef Showmanship Competition 12Performance Market Hog Show 11Tractor Pull ($10) 7Draft Horse Pull 1

6:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 187 p.m. Music: Sweet Potato Pie (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3

International All Star Circus 23Circle C Racing Pigs 22

7:30 p.m. Music: RHETT & LINK LIVE! (Comedy) 17Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21

8:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 189 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13All Day State Fair Monster Mural 198 a.m. Jr. Beef Heifer Show 12

Open Breeding Gilt Show 118:30 a.m. Jr. Ewe Meat Breeds Show 89 a.m. Folk Festival 17

Jr. Breeding Gilt Show 11Open & Youth Horse Show 1Bubble Wonders 19

9:30 a.m. Music: David Childers (Folk) 310 a.m. Music: The Pinkerton Raid (Folk/Indie) 15

N.C. Sweet Potato Commission Recipe Competition 20ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Live Fruit Carving Demonstrations 6

11 a.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Red Trouser Show 14Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

11:30 a.m. Music: The Pinkerton Raid (Folk/Indie) 15Music: David Childers (Folk) 3Fire Safety Show 19

Noon Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Tractor Pull ($10) 7


1 p.m. Music: S.E. Ward (Indie/Shoegaze) 15Folk Festival 17Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

1:30 p.m. Music: David Childers (Folk) 3Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23

Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

2:30 p.m. Music: S.E. Ward (Indie/Shoegaze) 15Fire Safety Show 19

3 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Sheep & Cattle Livestock Special Awards Show 12Breeding Gilt Sale 11

3:30 p.m. Music: David Childers (Folk) 3International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: Madison Jay and Friends present Somethin’ Rare At The Fair (Hip Hop)

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4:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18


5 p.m. Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

5:30 p.m. Music: Anne-Claire (Indie) 15Music: David Childers (Folk) 3Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19

6 p.m. Jr. Livestock Sale of Champions 12Tractor Pull ($10) 7


Circle C Racing Pigs 227:30 p.m. Music: An Evening of Worship with Faith Baptist Church

(Christian)17

Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 218:30 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23

Kachunga & the Alligator 189 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 14All Day State Fair Monster Mural 198 a.m. Open & Youth Horse Show 18:30 a.m. Church Service 29 a.m. Folk Festival 17

Bubble Wonders 199:30 a.m. Music: Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express (Bluegrass) 310 a.m. Music: Jump Mountain (Country/Americana) 15

ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Live Fruit Carving Demonstrations 6

11 a.m. Church Service 2Chinese Acrobats 23Red Trouser Show 14Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

11:30 a.m. Music: Jump Mountain (Country/Americana) 15Music: Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express (Bluegrass) 3Fire Safety Show 19



1 p.m. Music: Caroline Dare (Country) 15Folk Festival 17Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Tractor Pull ($10) 7

1:30 p.m. Music: Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express (Bluegrass) 3Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. N.C. Vegetable Growers Recipe Challenge 20

Chinese Acrobats 23Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

2:30 p.m. Music: Caroline Dare (Country) 15Fire Safety Show 19

3 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

3:30 p.m. Music: Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express (Bluegrass) 3International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: Shark Quest (Instrumental/Surf) 154:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18



5:30 p.m. Music: DownTown Abby & The Echoes (Soul) 15Music: Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express (Bluegrass) 3

5:30 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19


Circle C Racing Pigs 227:30 p.m. Music: Mr. Potato Head (Variety) 17

Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 218:30 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23

Kachunga & the Alligator 189 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

MONDAY OCTOBER 15DAY OF HOPE AND HAPPiNESS

P R E S E N T E D B Y

Welcome to the families of the Ronald McDonald Houses of North Carolina. We hope you have an amazing day with us!

All Day State Fair Monster Mural 199 a.m. Bubble Wonders 199:30 a.m. Music: Carolina Line Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) 310 a.m. N.C. Apple Growers Association Recipe Contest 20

Folk Festival 17Masonry Apprentice and Pre-Apprentice Contest 13ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19

11 a.m. Music: Los Acoustic Guys (Latin/Pop) 15Chinese Acrobats 23Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

11:30 a.m. Music: Carolina Line Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) 3Fire Safety Show 19

Noon Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Canine Stars 7

12:30 p.m. Music: Los Acoustic Guys (Latin/Pop) 15Music on the Church Lawn 2International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

1 p.m. Folk Festival 17Jr. Commercial Doe/Open Meat Goat Showmanship 8N.C. FFA Leadership Program 4Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22


1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. Music: Mountain Top Polka Band (Polka) 15

Music: Carolina Line Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) 3

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2 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Draft Horse Show 1Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

2:30 p.m. Fire Safety Show 193 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2

Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Canine Stars 7Best of Show Wine Competition 20How to Grow Bonsai 6

3:30 p.m. Music: Mountain Top Polka Band (Polka) 15International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: Carolina Line Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) 3How to Grow Bonsai 6

4:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

5 p.m. Music: Jack The Radio (Americana/Blues Rock) 15Jr. Commercial Doe Show 8Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Five Essentials to Growing Beautiful Roses 6

5:30 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19

6 p.m. Music: Carolina Line Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) 3Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 6


Circle C Racing Pigs 22Canine Stars 7

7:30 p.m. Music: RaeLynn with Bucky Covington (Country) 17Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21


TUESDAY OCTOBER 16SENiOR CiTiZENS’ DAY

All Day State Fair Monster Mural 198 a.m. Draft Horse Show 19 a.m. Simmental Cattle Show 12

Percentage Simmental Cattle Show 12Limousin Cattle Show 12Open Wether Dam-Meat Goat Show 8Senior Citizen's Fun Fest 17Bubble Wonders 19

9:30 a.m. Music: Clint Alphin (Americana/Folk) 310 a.m. N.C. Egg Association Recipe Contest 20

Folk Festival 17ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Five Essentials to Growing Beautiful Roses 6

11 a.m. Music: The Band Sorelle (Folk/Pop) 15Chinese Acrobats 23Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16How to Grow Bonsai 6

11:30 a.m. Music: Clint Alphin (Americana/Folk) 3Fire Safety Show 19

Noon Firefighter and Public Safety Demonstrations 13Belted Galloway Cattle Show 12Shorthorn Cattle Show 12Angus Cattle Show 12Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18

Noon Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Canine Stars 7Growing Vintage 6

12:30 p.m. Music: The Band Sorelle (Folk/Pop) 15Music on the Church Lawn 2International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

1 p.m. Folk Festival 17Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22How to Grow Bonsai 6

1:30 p.m. Music: Clint Alphin (Americana/Folk) 3Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. Music: Flor Y Canto (Mexican Folk) 15

Chinese Acrobats 23Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Success with Carnivorous Plants 6


Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Canine Stars 7Hereford Cattle Show 12Mini Hereford Cattle Show 12Red Angus Cattle Show 12Open Meat Goats Show - 1 8

3:30 p.m. Music: Flor Y Canto (Mexican Folk) 15Music: Clint Alphin (Americana/Folk) 3International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18


5 p.m. Music: Moonshine (Country/Southern Rock) 15Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 6

5:30 p.m. Music: Clint Alphin (Americana/Folk) 3Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19

6 p.m. Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 66:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 187 p.m. International All Star Circus 23


7:30 p.m. Music: Noche Latina (Latin) 17Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21


WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17MiLiTARY APPRECiATiON DAY

All Day State Fair Monster Mural 198:30 a.m. Electrical Apprentice Contest 139 a.m. All Other Breeds Cattle Show 12

Carriage Driving 1Santa Gertrudis Cattle Show 12Open Meat Goats Show - 2 8Bubble Wonders 19

9:30 a.m. Music: Graham's Number (Bluegrass) 310 a.m. N.C. Pork Council Any Pork, Any Cut, Any Way Challenge 20

Folk Festival 17

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10 a.m. ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Five Essentials to Growing Beautiful Roses 6

11 a.m. Military Day Parade Chinese Acrobats 23Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16How to Grow Bonsai 6

11:30 a.m. Music: Graham's Number (Bluegrass) 3Fire Safety Show 19

11:45 a.m. Military Appreciation Day Program 15Noon Charolais Cattle Show 12

Gelbvieh Cattle Show 12Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Canine Stars 7Growing Vintage 6

12:15 p.m. Music: 440th Army Band 1512:30 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2

International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

1 p.m. Folk Festival 17Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22How to Grow Bonsai 6

1:30 p.m. Music: Graham's Number (Bluegrass) 3Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23

Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Success with Carnivorous Plants 6

2:30 p.m. Military Uniform Revue 15Fire Safety Show 19

3 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Canine Stars 7

3:30 p.m. Music: Graham's Number (Bluegrass) 3International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: 440th Army Band 154:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18


5 p.m. Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 6

5:30 p.m. Music: Graham's Number (Bluegrass) 3Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19

6 p.m. Music: 440th Army Band 15Saddlebred, Morgan, Hackney, Roadsters and Friesians 1Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 6



7:30 p.m. Music: Summer Brooke & The Mountain Faith Band (Roots) with Britton Buchanan (Pop)

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Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 218:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 189 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 18

HUNGER RELiEF DAYAll Day State Fair Monster Mural 198:30 a.m. Jr. Wool Breeds/Costume 89 a.m. Carpentry Pre-Apprentice Contest 13

Second Poultry Show 13Bubble Wonders 19Saddlebred, Morgan, Hackney, Roadsters and Friesians 1

9:30 a.m. Music: Big Fat Gap (Bluegrass) 310 a.m. N.C. Pecan Association Recipe Competition 20

Folk Festival 17ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19

11 a.m. Music: Lowderstill (Prog/Jazz) 15Wool Breeds Sheep Show 8Chinese Acrobats 23Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

11:30 a.m. Music: Big Fat Gap (Bluegrass) 3Fire Safety Show 19

Noon Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Canine Stars 7

12:30 p.m. Music: Lowderstill (Prog/Jazz) 15Music on the Church Lawn 2International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

1 p.m. Folk Festival 17Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

1:30 p.m. Music: Big Fat Gap (Bluegrass) 3Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. Music: The Hot At Nights (Jazz/Experimental) 15



Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Canine Stars 7How to Grow Bonsai 6

3:30 p.m. Music: The Hot At Nights (Jazz/Experimental) 15Music: Big Fat Gap (Bluegrass) 3International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. How to Grow Bonsai 64:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18


5 p.m. Music: LaureNicole (Hard Rock) 15Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 6

5:30 p.m. Music: Big Fat Gap (Bluegrass) 3Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19

6 p.m. Gardening in N.C. Year-Round 66:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 187 p.m. International All Star Circus 23


7:30 p.m. Music: The War & Treaty (Soul / Gospel / Roots) with New Reveille (Americana)

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Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 218:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 189 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

FRiDAY OCTOBER 19All Day State Fair Monster Mural 199 a.m. HVAC-R Apprentice & Pre-Apprentice Contest 13

Plumbing Apprentice & Pre-Apprentice Contest 13Bubble Wonders 19

9:30 a.m. Music: Brad Hudson Band (Country/Bluegrass) 310 a.m. Music: The Dapper Conspiracy (Southern Gothic) 15

Saddlebred, Morgan, Hackney, Roadsters and Friesians 1N.C. Beef Council Recipe Championship 20Folk Festival 17ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Live Fruit Carving Demonstrations 6

11 a.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16Canine Stars 7

11:30 a.m. Music: The Dapper Conspiracy (Southern Gothic) 15Music: Brad Hudson Band (Country/Bluegrass) 3Fire Safety Show 19


12:30 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2International All Star Circus 23

1 p.m. Music: XOXOK (Soul) 15Folk Festival 17Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Canine Stars 7


1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2Bubble Wonders 19

2 p.m. Ayrshire Cattle Show 12

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2 p.m. Mock Tobacco Auction 4Chinese Acrobats 23Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

2:30 p.m. Music: XOXOK (Soul) 15Fire Safety Show 19

3 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

3:30 p.m. Music: Brad Hudson Band (Country/Bluegrass) 3International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: Bat Fangs (Rock) 154:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18


5 p.m. Brown Swiss Cattle Show 12Guernsey Cattle Show 12Carolina Summer Circuit Championships 1Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

5:30 p.m. Music: Super Grit Cowboy Band (Country) 15Music: Brad Hudson Band (Country/Bluegrass) 3Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19Canine Stars 7

6:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 187 p.m. Music: Brad Hudson Band (Country/Bluegrass) 3

Youth Dairy Goat Showmanship 8International All Star Circus 23Circle C Racing Pigs 22

7:30 p.m. Music: Between The Buried & Me (Metal) 177:30 p.m. Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21

Motorsports Mayhem & Demo Derby ($10) 78:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 189 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20All Day State Fair Monster Mural 198 a.m. Youth Dairy Goats & Costume Class 89 a.m. Folk Festival 17

ASAC All Breeds Academy 1Holstein Cattle Show 12Bubble Wonders 19

9:30 a.m. Music: Shannon Baker & The Classic Stepbacks (Bluegrass)

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10 a.m. Music: Coby James (Pop/Christian) 15The Great American SPAM® Championship 20ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Live Fruit Carving Demonstrations 6

10:30 a.m. Cosmetology Contest 13

11 a.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Red Trouser Show 14Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16Canine Stars 7

11:30 a.m. Music: Coby James (Pop/Christian) 15Music: Shannon Baker & The Classic Stepbacks (Bluegrass)

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Fire Safety Show 19Noon Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18

Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 2112:30 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2

International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19Canine Stars 7

1 p.m. Music: Sons of Paradise (Reggae/Jam) 15Folk Festival 17Jersey Cattle Show 12Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

1:30 p.m. Music: Shannon Baker & The Classic Stepbacks (Bluegrass)

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1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. Open Jr. Doe Dairy Goat Show 8


2:30 p.m. Music: Sons of Paradise (Reggae/Jam) 15Fire Safety Show 19

3 p.m. Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

3:30 p.m. Music: Shannon Baker & The Classic Stepbacks (Bluegrass)

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International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: Earther (Indie/Punk) 154:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18



5:30 p.m. Music: The Veldt (Shoegaze/Soul) 15Music: Shannon Baker & The Classic Stepbacks (Bluegrass)

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Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19Canine Stars 7

6 p.m. Jr. Dairy Fitting & Showing 8Saddlebred, Morgan, Hackney, Roadsters and Friesians 1



7:30 p.m. Music: The Catalinas (Beach) 17Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Motorsports Mayhem & Demo Derby ($10) 7

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8:30 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 238:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 189 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

suNday octobEr 21All Day State Fair Monster Mural 198 a.m. Open Sr. Doe Dairy Goat Show 88:30 a.m. Church Service 29 a.m. Folk Festival 17

Jr. Dairy Cattle Show 12Mules & Donkeys, Miniature Mules & Miniature Donkeys 1Pygmy Goats Obstacle Course & Costume Show 11Bubble Wonders 19

9:30 a.m. Music: Cuttin Grass (Bluegrass/Gospel) 39:45 a.m. Mobile Robotics Contest 1310 a.m. Music: Reese McHenry (Blues/Rock) 15

ARCY Live! Graffiti Artist 9Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Fire Safety Show 19Live Fruit Carving Demonstrations 6

11 a.m. Church Service 2Chinese Acrobats 23Red Trouser Show 14Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16Canine Stars 7

11:30 a.m. Music: Reese McHenry (Blues/Rock) 15Music: Cuttin Grass (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3Fire Safety Show 19


12:30 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19Canine Stars 7

1 p.m. Music: Aaron Hamm & The Big River Band (Country) 15Folk Festival 17Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22

1:30 p.m. Music: Cuttin Grass (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show 5Steve Trash's Green Street Magic Show 16

1:45 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 22 p.m. King Arthur Flour Baking Contest 20

Dairy Goat Special Awards Show 8Chinese Acrobats 23Jeff Robbins Mountain Music, Stories & Dance 18Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

2:30 p.m. Music: Aaron Hamm & The Big River Band (Country) 15Fire Safety Show 19Motorsports Mayhem & Demo Derby ($10) 7

3 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 2Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Dairy Cattle Special Awards Show 12

3:30 p.m. Music: Cuttin Grass (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3International All Star Circus 23Bubble Wonders 19

4 p.m. Music: Vaughn (Hip Hop) 154:15 p.m. Music on the Church Lawn 24:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 18


5 p.m. Dairy Cattle Sr. Showmanship 12Red Trouser Show 14Circle C Racing Pigs 22Meet Casey Cardinal at Casey's Clubhouse 19

5:30 p.m. Music: Eric Gales (Blues) 15Music: Cuttin Grass (Bluegrass/Gospel) 3Chinese Acrobats 23Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21Fire Safety Show 19Canine Stars 7

6 p.m. Jr. Dairy Cattle Costume Class 126:30 p.m. Kachunga & the Alligator 187 p.m. International All Star Circus 23


7:30 p.m. Music: Who's Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute (Pop/R&B) 17Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean 21

8:30 p.m. Chinese Acrobats 23Kachunga & the Alligator 18

9 p.m. Circle C Racing Pigs 229:45 p.m. Fireworks

Public House Hours:Noon-10 p.m.Admission: $10

Patrons must be at least 21 years old to consume, possess or buy alcohol.

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