High-flying rides and deep-fried pies—the 154th annual N.C. State Fair returns to Raleigh, Oct. 13-23!

The N.C. State Fair announced 40 new sweets, treats and over-the-top concoctions for foodies to look forward to in 2022. Hot foods, loaded-to-the-max foods, messy foods, foods we had no idea could actually go together—you'll find them all! We've listed 20 of our favorite new options below to help get your fair food game plan started. 
 

Quesadillas with Cactus, Chorizo, Aguas Frescas Pineapple and Horchata, Guayaba, Gorditas

from Anita's Authentic Mexican Street Food

Deep Fried Piggy Tails 

from Beaver Concessions

Deep Fried Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Tacos

from Bubba's Bacon

Deep Fried Cuban Rolls

from Chef's D'Lites

DILLYlicious Loaded Pickles

from Chester's Gators and Taters

Sparkling Churros

from Churros To Go

Jerk BBQ Pulled Pork Bowl

from Cool Runnings

DoriEsquites

from Douglas Farms

Smokin' Bovine Roll

from Fat Boys BBQ

Banana Cream Pie Donut

from Fluffys Handcut Donuts

Korean Corn Dogs

from Golden K Dog

Honey Butter Chicken Fries

from Golden K Dog

Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Leg

from Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ

Pumpkin Spice Mini Pancakes

from Hot Chix Hotcakes & Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

from La Farm Bakery

Salmon Pops

from Oak City Fish and Chips

Mini-Blueberry Pie

from Original Mineapple Pie

Quesabirrias Tacos

from South Raleigh Civitan

Chicken Bacon Ranch Waffle Stick

from Waffle Chix

And that's not all! See the fully-revealed list of new goodies and over-the-top concoctions, including a map of where to find each item, here!

More upcoming events to plan around in Raleigh, N.C.

• Hum Sub Diwali, Oct. 8
• Oak and Smoke Festival, Oct. 8
• North Carolina Theatre presents Sister Act, Oct. 11-16
• Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (opening night!), Oct. 12
• Carolina Ballet presents Dracula, Oct. 13-30
• Oktrophyfest, Oct. 15
• SAS Championship, Oct. 15-17
• Falling for Local at Dorothea Dix Park, Oct. 15
• Exhibit: James Cameron: Challenging the Deep, opens Oct. 15
• Country Brewfest, Oct. 16
• Exhibit: The Power of Women in Country Music, opens Oct. 28
• Day of the Dead 5k, Oct. 29
• BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival, Nov. 12
• North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, opens Nov. 18
• 78th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade, Nov. 19
• 27th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration, Nov. 19

^{Header photo by Justin Kase Conder; other photos provided by the N.C. State Fair}