Record #:

11477

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The North Carolina State Fair has been held almost annually since 1853, when the North Carolina Agricultural Society founded it. This article recounts some of the fair's historic moments and describes the twelve months of planning that goes into making the nine-day event a success.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 33 Issue 10, Oct 1975, p34-36, 48, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina State Fair (Raleigh)