The first North Carolina State Fair, held on 16 acres near New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, lasted four days. In the early years, foods were mostly preserves, pies, cakes, and smoked meats, entered for exhibitions rather than as concessions.
A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Visit a renowned writer’s home, catch a show, and wander Little Rainbow Row with our springtime guide to Flat Rock.
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
