miska All American 22242 Posts user info edit post |
p2 might be going friday evening] 10/10/2007 10:30:05 PM |
HockeyRoman All American 11811 Posts user info edit post |
Admission price is going up to $7.00. The first increase in 14 years. At least the price of the ride tocket books stayed the same! (But you get 6 less tickets, go figure) 10/10/2007 10:38:53 PM |
bethaleigh All American 18902 Posts user info edit post |
Each ride costs like $3 to ride, or more. That pisses me off, so I have only ridden like 5 rides in the past 2 years.
The wildlifers kill all the racing pigs as soon as the last customer leaves the fair on closing night. Then we go for the goats, gators, snakes, horses, chickens, turkeys, cows, and then the quail.
FACT. 10/10/2007 10:46:32 PM |
Dammit100 All American 17605 Posts user info edit post |
eh, the only thing I care for there is the food and people watching. And I have a tough time paying a cover charge and parking fee to do those. 10/10/2007 10:48:38 PM |
ShawnaC123 2019 Egg Champ 46681 Posts user info edit post |
questions: How much does it cost to get into the fair and what does that price include?
[Edited on October 11, 2007 at 4:19 PM. Reason : NEVERMIND, I SEE IT NOW. someone told me it was $25 to get in.] 10/11/2007 4:19:12 PM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
...I went today to buy tickets before they shut down advance sales
...the line from the booths at gate 11 was almost back to trinity road. Not worth saving the $1/ride sheet over buying them online. 10/11/2007 4:24:42 PM |
puppy All American 8888 Posts user info edit post |
bttt for the fair today!
hey guys, stop by the NC Cattlemen's steak booth for some great steak sandwiches. They are worth all of the $5.
Best food there. and I might be serving it. 10/12/2007 1:02:20 PM |
baonest All American 47902 Posts user info edit post |
everyone knows the best time to get food is at the end of the night.
3 for 1 deals.
mmmm mmmmm 10/12/2007 1:26:02 PM |
bethaleigh All American 18902 Posts user info edit post |
I'll be working tomorrow... if anyone needs a wheel chair, hit me up! 10/12/2007 1:29:13 PM |
puppy All American 8888 Posts user info edit post |
oh yeah! and anyone who wants to milk a cow, please come to the milking booth. I'll show you how to milk a cow. 10/12/2007 2:01:41 PM |
drunknloaded Suspended 147487 Posts user info edit post |
10/12/2007 2:02:48 PM |
MOODY All American 9700 Posts user info edit post |
i'm working our booth in the commercial building from 6-10 tonight if anyone wants to check out the world's first zero-lift power examination table. 10/12/2007 2:14:58 PM |
silchairsm All American 6709 Posts user info edit post |
i'm going tomorrow night with my boyfriend if he gets better 10/12/2007 2:16:26 PM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "btw first person with a picture of the fairgrounds on the old hillborough street site gets special treatment " |
I have said photo. It was difficult to find. Maybe I'll do a modern view of it later. I don't have any photos from the original downtown site though.10/12/2007 3:02:40 PM |
pwrstrkdf250 Suspended 60006 Posts user info edit post |
Team Donzi and some of the Goat crew are going sunday night 10/12/2007 3:10:48 PM |
DeputyDog All American 2059 Posts user info edit post |
Did anyone try the deep fried peanut butter and jelly??? I wasn't daring today. maybe next week. I highly suggest the fried reese cups 10/12/2007 6:10:34 PM |
puppy All American 8888 Posts user info edit post |
haha, realized after working the steakbooth that the steak sandwiches are $6, not 5. I couldn't remember. Anyways, everyone should come out tomorrow and try one and then milk a cow. 10/12/2007 10:49:05 PM |
soulfire963 Suspended 1587 Posts user info edit post |
went to the fair lots of teenage ass there i ate 1 slice of pizza, 1 deep fried snickers, 1 candy apple, 1 country ham biscuit i won the weight game, he guessed 181 (im 195) i won a stuffed rose lost the ring toss game 8 times (i got free rings after several attempts) rode the zipper twice, was epic 10/12/2007 11:08:26 PM |
Kickstand All American 11596 Posts user info edit post |
what time does the state ferr end on Sunday? that might be the only day I can make it 10/15/2007 7:58:54 PM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I highly suggest the fried reese cups" |
That's probably the only fried candy bar I'll ever try.
^same time as all the other nights http://www.ncstatefair.org/2007a/General/index.htm10/15/2007 8:00:41 PM |
Raine34 All American 513 Posts user info edit post |
fried reese's cups were YUM, i am going to try out the fried PBJ next Saturday as long as it isnt like 6 dollars. fun times at the fair...I won all the 3 games I played. Which was exciting. 10/15/2007 8:03:40 PM |
iphotou All American 13047 Posts user info edit post |
My photos from my visit to the fair today. The first image is my entry in the photography contest.
2007 North Carolina State Fair 10/15/2007 8:04:28 PM |
myerlyn All American 1319 Posts user info edit post |
I will agree that the fried peanut butter cups were awesome, even though I almost threw up while I was eating them (way to much sugar)
The chicks, chickens and geese were cute, we didn't play with them this year, to many kids. Not enough ducks this year.
Fried cheese was good
Way to many people and we were all tired and kinds of hung over so it was just a long death march through screaming kids and stupid parents. 5th best fair I've been to so far. (I've been to 5 worked at 3)
On a side note when did parents start freaking out about letting their kids touch animals...."don't touch them you'll get sick".....no dumb ass wash the kids hands and they'll be fine.....I still want to see a kid get bit by a rabbit or a goat.....little bastards..... 10/15/2007 9:58:53 PM |
NCSUWolfy All American 12966 Posts user info edit post |
SO PUMPED!!! work is bringing me back to raleigh for the week so i am hitting it up for sure 10/15/2007 10:02:41 PM |
JT3bucky All American 23258 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Not enough ducks this year. " |
we put out only 2 in each bin at a time, thats 8 total.
they are by farrrr the most popular things though and get the most tired and sore from handling.
we also have 2 chicks and 2 turkey poults in each bin...if you get lucky and im workin there I throw in some extra ducks every now and then(I prefer them any day.)
and yea, the parents are overly cautious but I dont blame them given whats happened in the past...
just one more benefit of growin up in the country.
(whats the game/games that everyone has been winning on? gotta get the woman a BIG BIG animal this week and wanna know)
[Edited on October 15, 2007 at 10:09 PM. Reason : t]10/15/2007 10:08:24 PM |
bethaleigh All American 18902 Posts user info edit post |
You would be amazed at how many inconsiderate, lazy children come to ask about renting a motorized wheel chair. When I tell them $40 and a physical need they get all cutesy and ask "Well, what if I go break his leg!" I say "Then you'll be leaving the fair and going to the hospital. "
I ate fried pickles that were sooo awesome!!! Also a fried cheesecake is not that good, chocolate dipped would have been better. When I go back, I want corn and pickles again. 10/15/2007 10:13:16 PM |
TallyHo All American 11744 Posts user info edit post |
oh my god it is so awesome
i was there for 10 hours on saturday and 11 on sunday, and i will probably go during the week and next weekend
i did eat a sandwich from the nc cattlemen's booth btw 10/15/2007 10:17:21 PM |
drunknloaded Suspended 147487 Posts user info edit post |
if i give someone like 20 bucks can i make a list of food for you to get for me? 10/15/2007 10:17:26 PM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "and yea, the parents are overly cautious but I dont blame them given whats happened in the past" |
Actually, the parents are exactly who I'd blame, seeing as how - few have proper control and discipline over their spawn - some don't make their kids do things like wash their hands at the fair, because until a few years ago, it was such a hassle - most have their kids leading overly cushy, sterile lives that leave them prone to getting sick from the few times they don't wash their hands
But that's another thread.10/15/2007 10:17:40 PM |
Fhqwhgads Fuckwads SS '15 20681 Posts user info edit post |
I spent way too much time playing the rifle game where you try to shoot the prizes off the wall with a corked rifle.
$2 and you play until you win. Almost knocked the Ipod off the wall a few times. Ended up with a paddle ball (that broke after the 2nd paddling) and a ball that looked like it was stolen from the McDonalds playpen.
I want to go back to the Fair and eat more food. All I ate yesterday was a corndog. 10/15/2007 10:26:18 PM |
bethaleigh All American 18902 Posts user info edit post |
Oh man, I forgot about the amazing corn dog I had too! It was awesome!!! The BEST corn dog I have ever eaten. 10/15/2007 10:28:44 PM |
iphotou All American 13047 Posts user info edit post |
[Edited on October 15, 2007 at 10:30 PM. Reason : nevermind]
10/15/2007 10:30:01 PM |
puppy All American 8888 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | " i did eat a sandwich from the nc cattlemen's booth btw" |
Quote : | "On a side note when did parents start freaking out about letting their kids touch animals...."don't touch them you'll get sick".....no dumb ass wash the kids hands and they'll be fine.....I still want to see a kid get bit by a rabbit or a goat.....little bastards....." |
I can't stand parents like this. Unrelated to the fair, but one time I was working with kids on Farm animal day with the animal science club. This lady comes in with her kids so they can pet the cows. Those brats are all wearing rubber gloves.
[Edited on October 15, 2007 at 11:02 PM. Reason : ]10/15/2007 10:57:27 PM |
dagreenone All American 5971 Posts user info edit post |
that game with the ball and the ramp/incline where you have to hit the top and roll it into the basket below is easy! Best way to scoop up huge giant stuffed toys. I got a giant Mr. Wuf for puppy. Too bad they won't let me stay and keep getting prizes. I'll just get more on saturday. One ball is only $2, if the bookstore sold these wolves they would probably be like 20 bucks. 10/15/2007 11:46:33 PM |
iphotou All American 13047 Posts user info edit post |
Rode the bus from N Raleigh (Wake Forest Rd) to the fair for the first time. $4 round trip ticket and being dropped off at the front gate > the parking hassles and the hike from Carter Finley or further to the entrance. The $10 worth of coupons from Subway was a nice bonus. 10/16/2007 5:19:41 AM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
I wanna go tonight, but everyone's being a raging pussy
And I'm NOT going alone. 10/19/2007 6:27:07 PM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
I tried one of those Reese's cups. Fucking nasty. Had a bite of my bf's fried snickers. Nasty as fuck
Had - a polish sausage from mcbride's - some ice cream (chancellor's choice: vanilla with raspberry swirls = pretty fucking tasty), but threw almost the whole thing away :-\ - an apple dumpling down by the village of yesteryear. Easily the best thing I had at the fair. (never had one before, because they've always been sold out) 10/21/2007 10:28:43 PM |
bethaleigh All American 18902 Posts user info edit post |
You sooo missed out on all the goodies! You missed fried pickles, roasted corn, and chocolate dipped cheesecake!
BYE BYE FAIR, I WILL MISS YOU!!! 10/21/2007 10:30:32 PM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
pickles are ew, I wasn't hungry by the time it came time for corn, and I've had enough chocolate-covered cheesecake that it's not a big deal.
4hrs today, vs 4 days most years
...I even went to the fair HELLA hungry. We got there at 330, and all I'd had to eat today was a handful of cashews, and a bite of pizza I'd left out last night 10/21/2007 10:33:46 PM |
LuckezCharm All American 3552 Posts user info edit post |
here is everything i ate:
turkey leg fried pickles fried snickers strawberry shortcake boiled peanuts candy from the candy tent fried cheddar fried cheeseburger root beer float candy apple peanuts italian sausage vanilla ice cream
...im probably missing something but it was all pretty tasty 10/21/2007 10:56:17 PM |
ALkatraz All American 11299 Posts user info edit post |
Weight before state fair < weight after state fair 10/21/2007 10:57:13 PM |
DiamondAce Suspended 12937 Posts user info edit post |
wtf is the world coming to?10/21/2007 10:57:30 PM |
LuckezCharm All American 3552 Posts user info edit post |
^^haha seriously.....although i went twice and the second time was with my family, we just bought whatever looked interesting and each tried it 10/21/2007 10:59:24 PM |
marko Tom Joad 72828 Posts user info edit post |
THANK THE LORD IT'S OVER
COME BACK FLEA MARKET 10/21/2007 11:03:41 PM |
iphotou All American 13047 Posts user info edit post |
Trace Adkins concert FTW
Trace Adkins 10/21/2007 11:11:39 PM |
drunknloaded Suspended 147487 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "THANK THE LORD IT'S OVER" |
seriously...traffic was getting on my fucking nerves...i got chastised by a cop for almost hitting some people...10/21/2007 11:13:09 PM |
DiamondAce Suspended 12937 Posts user info edit post |
Do tell 10/21/2007 11:17:20 PM |
Judas Veteran 225 Posts user info edit post |
some people were being jerks and kept stepping onto the road for no reason, so i gunned it and had 3 of them on their ass. it was rather funny and i was far enough away from the state troopers to make it worthwhile.
made sitting in traffic a bit bearable. 10/21/2007 11:38:04 PM |
WolfAce All American 6458 Posts user info edit post |
nobody got any free hushpuppies and apple cider? cmon those are fair staples for those of us that have been nearly every year of their lives 10/21/2007 11:42:53 PM |
iphotou All American 13047 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "those are fair staples for those of us that have been nearly every year of their lives" |
don't forget the cup of milk (well this year it was a bottle) and stopping at the WRAL booth as fair traditions.10/22/2007 12:15:22 AM |