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Having a celebratory liveliness is what the Raleigh area is all about, and zest is a simple word with a big meaning. Greater Raleigh offers old-world charm in combination with unique festivals and events that set the area apart from the competition.

featured event - 2011 North Carolina State Fair - Oct. 13-23, 2011

Boasting more than one million attendees, Free Spirits won't want to miss out on North Carolina's largest annual event, the N.C. State Fair. Featuring livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, arts and cultural contest, an amusement midway and nightly, nationally-acclaimed musical performances, there is something for everyone at this year's fair. | Learn More

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    With an annual attendance of one million, the North Carolina State Fair is the state's largest event and is the largest 10-day agricultural fair in the United States.