Thank you for an amazing year in 2024!

We are so grateful for our fairgoers, vendors, and sponsors for making our fair possible. We couldn’t do it without any of you!

The Carolina Classic Fair will be back for its 143rd year October 3-12, 2025. Stay tuned for updates for next year!

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Aug 11

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Today is the last day to get your $3 admission tickets! 😍🎟️ Valid for any day at the fair. Children 5 and under and seniors 65+ do not need an admission ticket. Buy yours now at the link in our bio!!

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Jul 12

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Today we’re introducing one of our new categories for Competitive Entry at the fair this year: Caps for Cancer! This category has double the incentive; a blue ribbon AND the chance to do some good in the community 👏 It doesn’t matter if you’re 8 or 80, this competition is open to everyone!

Knit or crochet a cap that will be donated to a cancer patient at the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center. Please read all of the entry information before starting your cap. More information can be found at our competitive entry site, which is linked in our bio

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Jul 11

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Calling all commercial and amateur winemakers! 🍷 It’s not too late to enter the Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition! We will be accepting entries for 11 more days. For more entry information, visit our competitive entry site (linked in bio)

Enter for your chance to bring home a medal and a blue ribbon!🏅

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Jul 10

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Feb 20

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This week we are hosting the 2024 FairEntry Conference in the Home & Garden Building! If you enter competitive entries for the Carolina Classic Fair , FairEntry is the software used to manage your competitive entries + our exhibitors for the fair.

Fun fact: in 2023 we had over 19,000 competitive entries in the fair!

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Aug 12

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How cute are these decorated pumpkins, apples, and potatoes? YOU can decorate your very own pumpkin, apple, or potato for this year's fair!! 🎃🥔🍎 This year's theme is "America: Red, White, and Blue!" 🇺🇸 (Political messaging or affiliation will be disqualified)

The deadline to enter is September 1, but you have until September 28 to decorate to your heart's desire! ALL ages are welcome, from pre-k to adults! More information and the link to enter can be found at the link in our bio
#10DaysofAwesome #carolinaclassicfair

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Aug 14

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NEW to Competitive Entry this year: Dog and Cat Clothing! 🐕🐈 If you're crafty with fiber arts, try your hand at creating a sweater or outfit for your beloved four-legged friend!

Sweaters/outfits can be knitted, crocheted, embellished with embroidery or cross-stitching, or made with fabric. The options are endless!

All entries must be made by September 1, but you have until September 28 to create your outfit! Your outfit will be returned to you after the fair just in time for your dog or cat to keep warm going into fall and winter! Find more information at the Competitive Entry link in our bio! Dog and cat clothing fall under Department N

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If our Gen Z marketing manager can crochet, then so can you!! 🧶 Embrace your creative side and join the fun by crocheting or knitting a cap for Caps for Cancer, one of our new competitive entry categories. This is a great way to be involved both in the Fair and in the community! Visit the Competitive Entry link in our bio for more information! #carolinaclassicfair #10DaysofAwesome #competitiveentry

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Aug 21

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In honor of National Potato Day this past Monday AND our Decorated Potato class in Competitive Entry, the CCF staff decorated their very own America-themed potatoes and apples! 🇺🇸🥔🍎🇺🇸

Decorated Apples, Potatoes, and Pumpkins isn’t a category for just kids; adults can get in on the fun too! Enter today at the link in our bio!

Online entries are due by September 1, so you have until September 28 to decorate your item. Don’t decorate too early or it’ll start looking like a Halloween decoration! 🫣 #10DaysofAwesome #carolinaclassicfair

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Aug 22

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Does your child love arts and crafts? Do they like collecting different things? What about making model airplanes or cars? There's a category for all of this (and MORE) under Competitive Entry! From rock collections to coloring book pages to ceramics, there's something for every hobby and interest. It's super easy to enter and your child's item will be on display for the whole Fair to see 😍

Entries must be submitted by September 1, but the item does not have to be completed or turned in until September 28. For more information, visit our Competitive Entry site linked in our bio!

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Aug 24

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Calling all writers! Enter our Essay or Poetry categories on the theme of America! Celebrate the nation’s natural wonders, cultural diversity, and everyday heroes. 🇺🇸 Whether you’re inspired by the beauty of the Grand Canyon or trying to shake off a post-Olympics slump, let your creativity flow! 🖊 Political messaging and affiliations will be disqualified.

Both the entry form and the essay/poem must be submitted by September 1. Essays and Poems are separate categories, so if entering both, two entries will be needed to enter.

Find more information on our Competitive Entry site, linked in our bio!

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Aug 26

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If you love to get creative with fabrics and fiber arts, try your hand at entering a piece into our Clothing and Fashions department! Amateur and advanced categories are available for all skillsets. Enter by September 1 and finish your piece by September 28 to see it on display at the Fair! 👗👕🪡🧣 Visit the Competitive Entry link in our bio for more information!

#CarolinaClassicFair #10DaysofAwesome

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Aug 27

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Get your aprons out and preheat those ovens! It's time to get baking! 🍪 NEW to the Culinary Department this year is cookie decorating for both amateurs and professionals. Baked goods make the world go round, right? Enter by September 1 to secure your spot in the competition!

For more information, visit the Competitive Entry site linked in our bio!
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Aug 28

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Along with Junior Hobbies & Crafts, we offer Junior Homemaking, which includes categories for canning, baking, and sewing! All for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade!! Bake a cake! 🍰 Make a shirt! 👕 Can some peaches! 🍑 Do all of this and MORE through Competitive Entry!!

Enter by September 1 to secure your spot in the competition. Most entries do not have to be dropped off until September 28. For more information visit our Competitive Entry site linked in our bio

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Aug 29

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Our photography categories are easily some of our favorites! We want to see allllll the beautiful scenery, pets, people, and nature that you all have captured since last year's Fair! 📸 And best of all, your photos don't have to be taken on a professional camera! Secure your spot in one of these contests by September 1 for your piece of the world to be on display at the Fair! 😍

For more information visit the Competitive Entry site linked in our bio!
#CarolinaClassicFair #10DaysofAwesome

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Sep 2

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Surprise!!! We’re extending the deadline for Competitive Entry submissions! If you missed out on submitting an entry, you’ve now got a second chance 🤩

Drop off days on September 28 and 29 will remain the same. For most departments, your entry does not have to be completed by September 8. Submit your entries this week for a chance to win some prize money and a blue ribbon!!💰All Competitive Entry info can be found at the link in our bio!

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September is here, and that means fall has officially arrived! 🍂 With fall comes the season of warm, delicious PIES. If you have a sweet or savory pie recipe, enter it in the @mawmawschickenpies "I Love Pie" Sweet or Savory Receipt Contest! Bring your recipe and pie to the Yesterday Village Pavilion on October 12 for a chance to win our grand prize of $300 and a blue ribbon! Enter by September 8 to secure your spot in the contest!

This competition is open to youth ages 7-17 and adults 18+. For more information, visit the Competitive Entry link in our bio!

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Oct 26

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Happy National Pumpkin Day! We're looking back on this 310lbs first place winner that was this year's largest pumpkin at the fair! #NationalPumpkinDay

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Oct 9

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Oct 8

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The sun is setting on another wonderful year at the fair. We can’t believe how quickly the ten days have flown by! #MagicintheFair

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Oct 8

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Sometimes you just have to take a quick nap before you can have more fair fun. #MagicintheFair

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Oct 8

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What says cool fall weekend better than a turkey leg at the fair? McBride Concessions has you covered! #MagicintheFair

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Oct 8

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Step right up! One final day! #MagicintheFair

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Oct 7

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Iced energy drink or chai latte, stop by @stonecoldsespressobar to quench your thirst from strolling around the fairgrounds. Look for the dancing coffee cup!

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Oct 7

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Oct 7

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What’s for lunch?! Maybe a Fair Wheel Burger from @food_freaks_nc? Yep, that’s a doughnut bun you see!

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Oct 7

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Sweater weather calls for good coffee! Visit Stone Cold Espresso located at the main gate on your way in the fair #MagicintheFair

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Oct 7

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Stop by and see one of our incredible caricature artists while you’re here for a fun fair souvenir! #MagicintheFair

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Oct 6

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Be sure to catch the Zuzu African Acrobats while you’re at the fair. They are incredible! #MagicintheFair

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Oct 6

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Have you tried the Deep Fried Cannoli new to the fair this year? Head to the Midway if you haven’t. You won’t be sorry! #MagicintheFair

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Oct 6

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Stop by Silver Hand Meadery at the Wine Pavilion now until 9pm in Yesterday Village! #MagicintheFair

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