NC State Fair (home, to buy, to live)

[DebbieF]

Don't miss the NC State Fair
North Carolina State Fair ~ seriously twisted fun!
Imagine going to the State Fair all dressed up. I have been going to the fair for over 20 years now, and wouldn't think of missing it. I go home with the worst stomach ache from eating all of the stuff, but I do it over and over again every year. See you at fair.

[SunnyKayak]

avoid the petting zoo to avoid a risk of possible exposure to E coli. that happen to many in a previous year at the NC state fair.

At the end of October 04 the state health department received reports of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS, a condition that causes severe anemia and kidney damage) in three children who'd visited the petting zoo. Local health departments later reported 108 cases of diarrhea (most in children) close to the time of the state fair, and 78% of the ill people had visited the state fair petting zoo. Almost 20% of them needed hospitalization for their illness, which included symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and fever.

News - Petting Zoo Visits Linked to Fever and Diarrhea in Kids (broken link)

[Waterboy526]

Originally Posted by SunnyKayak

avoid the petting zoo to avoid a risk of possible exposure to E coli. that happen to many in a previous year at the NC state fair.

At the end of October 04 the state health department received reports of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS, a condition that causes severe anemia and kidney damage) in three children who'd visited the petting zoo. Local health departments later reported 108 cases of diarrhea (most in children) close to the time of the state fair, and 78% of the ill people had visited the state fair petting zoo. Almost 20% of them needed hospitalization for their illness, which included symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and fever.

News - Petting Zoo Visits Linked to Fever and Diarrhea in Kids (broken link)

Whaaah Whaaah...

Sorry, but that post sounded like the Debbie Downer skit from SNL. lol You do have a good point though

[saturnfan]

Fair's kinda fun but can get a bit boring if you go every year.

We used to live across the tracks from it and spent too much time there counting fair + flea market.

Might try again one time.

[leighbhe]

Debbie

Thanks for posting this! I always say I am going to buy ride tickets early (at 50 percent off!) and I never do...........so, I did with the link! Now, we can spend more on food and not feel so bad about it...........deep fried candy bar here I come!

Leigh

[RLamothe]

I went to the state fair for the first time last year Sunday morning when is POURED buckets!!!! And this was my first ever expereience being at a real state fair! Being from metro-Boston this was quite a shocker for me! And I had a blast! My boyfriend laughed at me the entire time (he's from Ohio and has shown everything from tomatoes to goats). The animals were by far the best part

This year I think we'll try to make it to more stuff, I can't wait!!! Another reason I just love being in North Carolina!

[saturnfan]

The Fourth of July celebration (free) at the Fairgrounds is fun too.

[nynraleigh]

thanks for the posting...this will be my first year ever going to the NC State Fair, I am curious to see what it's all about...thanks again

Originally Posted by DebbieF

Don't miss the NC State Fair
North Carolina State Fair ~ seriously twisted fun!
Imagine going to the State Fair all dressed up. I have been going to the fair for over 20 years now, and wouldn't think of missing it. I go home with the worst stomach ache from eating all of the stuff, but I do it over and over again every year. See you at fair.

[Jdatlas]

I am dragging my husband to see Paula Deen. You can be sure he's thrilled.

I just noticed that her show has sold out.

[RLamothe]

Originally Posted by Jdatlas

I am dragging my husband to see Paula Deen. You can be sure he's thrilled.

I just noticed that her show has sold out.

I"M SO MAD ITS SOLD OUT! I wanted to go so badly when I heard she was coming!! maybe they're will be people selling tickets the day of it????