The 2010 NC State Fair begins today in Raleigh, North Carolina. The State Fair is held annually since it began in 1853 ,and at the same site in western Raleigh since 1928.

The NC State Fair will be open from today, October 14 until Sunday October 24. Tickets for the fair are $8 for adults, and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 years of age and younger, as well as adults over the age of 65 get in for free. Advance tickets are available, but today is the last day. If you purchase advance tickets, you will save $2 on the adult tickets and $1 on the childrens’.

There will be plenty of entertainment for the entire family. Each year over 800,000 people attend the NC State Fair, and this year is supposed to be as big as ever.

There will be performances by many famous musicians and entertainers, including: Danny Gokey, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Honor Society, Casting Crowns, Easton Corbin, Chris Young, Chris Tomlin, Darius Rucker, Justin Moore, Jeffrey Osborne, Gloriana, and more. Show tickets range from $5 to $20 in addition to the price of admission.

If someone in your family likes fireworks, than there is some good news. A fireworks festival will be held each night of the fair beginning at 9:45 PM.

As for rides, there are over 60 rides for the young ones to enjoy. Ride tickets will be $1.00 each, and most rides take at least 3 tickets. An unlimited ride wristband can be purchased for $25.

If you are in the North Carolina area, be sure to attend this years NC State Fair. You won’t be disappointed.