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Fair events include livestock competitions for cattle, swine, goats and sheep; a pig race; and a midway with a carousel, Ferris Wheel and 70 other rides. Other fair attractions are its rare and endangered species exhibit, a demolition derby and lumberjack demonstrations. Each night the sky bursts with fireworks and the sound of free concerts.

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June 10-11 - Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival, Tryon.  NC Governor Sanctioned State Championship BBQ Cook - off. Great food, live entertainment and music. Family fun.  (828) 859-7427.

July 18-31 - North Carolina International Folk Festival, Waynesville.  A celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. (877) 365-5872.

August - North Carolina Apple Festival, Hendersonville.  A hometown celebration on Main Street with Arts, crafts, music, children's activities, parade, food, and more food!  (828)697-4557.

September - North Carolina Mountain State Fair, Fletcher.  (828) 687-1414 ext. 200.

September 21 - Count Basie Orchestra, Cary. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center. Time: 7:30pm. Call 919-469-4061 for ticket info.

September 30-October 1 - Old Fort's Octoberfest, Old Fort.  A two day festival of food, crafts and entertainment. (828) 668-7223.

September 30-October 2 - North Carolina Seafood Festival, Morehead City.  The NC Seafood Festival is two full days of entertainment, seafood, kids' activities, sports events, educational tents and interesting vendors on the Morehead City waterfront.  (252)726-NCSF.

October - Dixie Classic Fair, Winston-Salem.  (336) 727-2236.

October 14-23 - North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh.  (919) 821-7400.

November - International Festival, Raleigh.  A dazzling mosaic of world tastes, sights and sounds, featuring international foods, cultural exhibits, demonstrations, a world bazaar, ethnic dancing and music and the Biergarten.  (919) 832-4331.