NC Mountain State Fair

Name: NC Mountain State Fair
Address: 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC, 28732, US
Telephone: +18286871414
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

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NC Mountain State Fair

Sept. 9-18, 2022
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The NC Mountain State Fair, September 6th-15th, 2024, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region's deep agricultural roots.

06/14/2024

Which friday mood are you?
Pig: "You fools have worn me out"
Lama: "Don't talk to me"
Cow: "Mentally, I am not here"

06/10/2024

Did you know this iconic Ferris wheel carried Elvis Presley and a woman named Vicky Tiu while they visited the World's Fair in 1962?

The colorful wheel located in the fair's midway is the only Ferris wheel ever built on the design of the Ferris wheel that debuted at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle.

Have you taken a ride?

06/08/2024

This year marks 30 years of celebrating Western North Carolina's heritage through crafts and teaching of those crafts at the Fair. We are looking forward to wandering through the Boone Building and Heritage Circle this fall to take in the talent and history.

06/06/2024

Can you believe that it is already time to enter your kids for the NC MSF?!? Entries are live on our website! Make sure to read the directions below to navigate the new sub-W9 that is required.

Before you begin your registration, make sure you have downloaded, completed, and saved to your computer the NC State Sub W-9. The link to the form is https://www.osc.nc.gov/state-north-carolina-sub-w-9/open
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required in order to sign the NC State Sub W-9. The link for Adobe Acrobat Reader is https://get.adobe.com/reader

PARENTS: DO NOT list your name or social security number on behalf of your children. The NC State Sub W-9 must contain only the exhibitor's information.
Online Entries are required for all exhibitors wanting to enter and receive premiums. The NC State Sub W-9 must be uploaded at the time of entries.

https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair/catalog/livestock

06/04/2024

Don't mind us; we are just over here dreaming of fair food & blue skies!

06/01/2024

We are excited to announce the 2024 Youth Livestock Endowment that honors Edith Vanderbilt.

This scholarship is available to all youth who have exhibited livestock animals at the NC Mountain State Fair, regardless of breed, class, or show placement.

Showmen and previous showmen are encouraged to apply for endowment each year they are enrolled at an institute of higher learning at a minimum of 9-course hours per semester, including community colleges and technical schools.

To apply: https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair/catalog/endowment-honoring-edith-vanderbilt

05/30/2024

Sliding in to say we are 99 days away from the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair! This year we are celebrating 30 years of a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment and a focus on the region's deep agricultural roots.

We can't wait to see you in 99 days! What is the first thing you are doing once the gates open?

05/28/2024

Tag your favorite local food business you would like to see at the NC Mountain State Fair this year!

We have multiple opportunities for local businesses to join the fair fun and offer discounted rates for Got to Be NC members! To learn more and apply: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ncmountainstatefair-8529/

03/25/2024

Are you considering adding a chick to an Easter basket or do they keep calling your name at Tractor Supply? Enter your kids in the NC Mountain State Fair's Laying Hen Competition by THIS FRIDAY, and we will provide you with a chick to raise and show at the Fair!

Apply here today: https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair

03/19/2024

Through the generous support of its various sponsors, The North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs provides scholarships to assist high school seniors and graduates who are continuing their education by pursuing a degree in a four or two-year college or university.

Please share the word and apply at https://ncagfairs.com/pageserver/scholarship

02/15/2024

Registration is officially open for the Laying Hen Competition!

For $15 we will provide a chick to raise and show at the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair. This is a wonderful project for kids to get involved in the Fair.

Entry Deadline: March 29, 2024
Registration: https://ncmsfls.fairwire.com
Participation Fee: $15.00
Pullet Pick-up: May 18, 2024, 9:00am to 10:00am Location TBA

01/24/2024

If you are a high school senior or college student who has participated in the NC State Fair Livestock Shows, you are eligible to apply for the North Carolina State Fair Livestock Scholarship. Up to 25 $2,000 scholarships will be given to NC young people. Applications are due March 1, 2024. Find out more at the NC State Fair website to check out the application.

https://www.ncstatefair.org/documents/2024NCStateFairLivestockScholarshipApplication_.pdf

12/09/2023

It brings our team so much joy to watch family and friends enjoy the Fair, reconnect with vendors, enjoy the entertainment, food, agriculture and our heritage crafters. Seeing the smiles on your faces is what we look forward to each year and we truly strive to bring you the best Fair that celebrates Western North Carolina.

BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP

We want to hear from you about how we can grow and improve, what you love about the fair, and what you would like to see in the future.

When you fill out the survey below you will be entered to win a 4-pack of tickets for the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair.

https://forms.office.com/g/E9YRGBcBN1

11/22/2023

Jorden Robertson's award-winning Sweet Potato Cheesecake Cups featuring NC Sweetpotatoes is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table!

11/16/2023

This year the Fair hosted our first-ever Caps for Cancer competition, sponsored by the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, which brought in 342 caps that will be distributed by Messino Cancer Centers to those affected by hair loss due to treatment. As the weather gets colder, we are so thankful to all those who entered and donated caps this year and Mary Moore for making this possible.

11/09/2023

Can you guess how many lbs this giant pumpkin weighed?

11/01/2023

We hope that you have filled your baskets with local NC apples, your cups with apple cider and are enjoying a beautiful fall as much as we enjoyed these beautiful fall entries.

09/18/2023

We want to thank all of our partners, vendors, staff, sponsors and visitors who made the 2023 NC Mountain State Fair a success. It is true in life that it takes a village, and the Fair is no exception. We are blessed to work with incredible people who share their talents, time and more with us and each person who walks through our gates. We want to say a special thank you to Ingles Markets for being our title sponsor and partnering with us again for the 2023 NC MSF. We can't wait to welcome you back next year!

09/17/2023

Do not miss your last chance to enjoy some delicious FAIR FOOD!

09/17/2023

It’s the final day of the 2023 N.C. Mountain State Fair! We hope you will join us today to celebrate a great week Fair. We want to sincerely thank everyone who made this Fair possible and came out to enjoy the Fair.

09/17/2023

The last few days have been filled with livestock shows that truly make you excited about the next generation. These kids demonstrate hard work, responsibility, and sportsmanship. Congratulations to the exhibitors of all ages in the Poultry 2nd Show, Jr. Swine Show, Wool Breed Sheep Fleece Show, Open Dairy Cattle Show, Youth Poultry Showmanship, Youth Laying Hen Show, Jr Wool Breed Show, and Jr. Meat Goat Showmanship.

09/16/2023

What is on your fair food bucket list? You have one more day to check off any food on the list!!

09/16/2023

One of our favorite parts of the Fair is the Very Special Livestock Show held in F Barn. It is a wonderful opportunity for kids and adults of varying abilities to experience showing Livestock. If you missed it this year make sure to look out for it next year!

09/16/2023

This uniquely-designed Ferris wheel was designed for the Seattle World Fair and can be seen in Elvis Presley's film "It Happened at the World's Fair". Make sure to catch a ride on it while at the Fair for a beautiful view of the Mountains.

09/16/2023

Known for his paint-splashed style of large-scale street art, ARCY has been defining his skills for over a decade, and in 2015 he took his skills on the road, spray painting 8′ x 12′ live event walls in front of thousands of onlookers. We have loved having him capture the NC Mountain State Fair this year in the Heritage Circle and look forward to displaying them around the grounds.

09/16/2023

It’s going to be a fun-filled day at the N.C. Mountain State Fair! We can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces when the gates open in just one hour.

09/16/2023

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Junior Swine Show today.

09/15/2023

There are many heritage crafter demonstrations taking place in the Boone Building! Stop by to learn a new hobby or simply to marvel at their talent.

09/15/2023

Have you seen Endora Farms yet? They have exotic animals, pony rides, camel rides and parakeet adventures! Check them out between now and 10 p.m. tonight.

09/15/2023

Many of your favorite Got to Be NC vendors like are still here and we have also added some more amazing locally-made products to the Davis Building! You do not want to out on their delicious products.

Address

1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC
28732

Telephone

+18286871414

Website

http://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair

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With so many unique rides on the midway for every age it is hard to choose what to ride first! The Ferris wheel you see to the left was designed for the Seattle World Fair and provides a beautiful video of the Fair and mountains. Have you ridden it yet? #NCMSF2023

Welcome to the 2023 Livestock Hall of Fame at the N.C. Mountain State Fair! #NCMSF2023

Come on by and meet the Heritage Artisans in the Boone Building and Heritage Circle who are sharing their talents and stories of their craft. This is the perfect opportunity to shop directly from an artist for everyone on your Christmas list! #NCMSF2023

Join us for the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 N.C. Mountain State Fair! We are proud to be cutting the ribbon on the 29th annual fair here in Western NC and look forward to seeing all the smiling faces and celebrating Western North Carolina together. #NCMSF2023

Welcome to the 2023 Safety Press Conference! Tune in to hear from our general manager Sean McKeon, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, the N.C. State Highway Patrol, and more on how our crew is actively working to make this year's fair safe for you and your family. #NCMSF2023

It is not too late to show off your talents and compete at the 2023 NC Mountain State Fair! Registration for the Clogging Championship and Gospel Singing Competition close tomorrow. Find more information at https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair/competitions

One of the best parts of the Fair is the Very Special Livestock Show a great partnership within the community that provides the opportunity for people of all abilities to show livestock.

So many educational crafters, so few hours left! You're always welcome to take a diversion over to the Heritage Walk and Virginia Boone Building. That's where you'll find the beautiful handiwork of paper folding artist Sue Hansen. She and the other mountain heritage crafters are happy to share their skills and their goods. Learn more about Sue's work in this video. #ItsFairTime

It’s time for the Youth Poultry Showmanship show! Get a glimlse of the competition here. Poultry showmanship gives young people the opportunity to competitively demonstrate their knowledge and skills in raising, conditioning, evaluating and handling poultry. Participants gain experience in following oral instructions, speaking before an audience and handling their bird. Any type of poultry may be used for this showmanship competition - chicken, duck, geese.

Meet Larry & Beth Lytle, soap makers from Old Fort. Learn a little about them and their honey and beeswax soaps in this video. Come see them and other mountain crafters on the Heritage Walk. They are part of our series "The People Behind the N.C. Mountain State Fair." #ItsFairTime

Here's another look at the people behind the N.C. Mountain State Fair. Check out the beautiful work (and the story) of glass artist Curtis Cecil. You'll find him and other mountain heritage crafters in the Virginia Boone Building along the Heritage Walk. #ItsFairTime

Who loves the mountain handcrafts you find inside the Virginia Boone Building?! Head over to the Heritage Walk to learn from the craftsmen and see all their great work. Here's just one example - Claudia Hester Lampley, who is a rug hooker from Hendersonville. #ItsFairTime

As part of Thursday night's Mountain Music schedule, the Got to Be NC musical ambassador Paige King Johnson played in Heritage Circle on the @Carolina Farm Credit stage. Here's one of her songs. #ItsFairTime (...and if you know of a young person with a great singing voice, tell them about Got to Be NC's Ag Star Talent Search! The first auditions are here on Friday. More details here: https://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2022/GottoBeNCAgStarcompetitionunderway.htm )

The Got to Be NC musical ambassador Paige King Johnson is playing tonight on the Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music Stage in Heritage Circle! Have a listen here:

Who’s already checked out this year’s Carolina Farm Credit Mountain Music schedule?! Here’s a glimpse of Sons of Ralph. More of the schedule here: https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair/mountain-music

Youth 8-12 ice cream eating contest!!

The Human Cannonball

It's the final night of the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair and we are sending it off with a bang! If you haven't seen the Human Cannonball, check out his final performance at 7. #ItsFairTime

The Comedy Hypnotist

Don't miss the Comedy Hypnotist during your trip to the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair! He has a show every night at 9 p.m. but beware...even if you're holding a camera...you may get pulled on stage! #ItsFairTime

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Since 1994, the N.C. Mountain State Fair has been celebrating the best of Western North Carolina.

Join us for 10 days of food, fun and family friendly entertainment. Whether you’re competing in a livestock show or ice-cream eating contest, or getting dizzy on the midway, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the N.C. Mountain State Fair.

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