{"id":14566,"date":"2012-10-10T10:08:02","date_gmt":"2012-10-10T14:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.raleighpublicrecord.org\/?p=14566"},"modified":"2012-10-15T17:05:36","modified_gmt":"2012-10-15T21:05:36","slug":"photo-story-preparations-underway-for-n-c-state-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/news\/2012\/10\/10\/photo-story-preparations-underway-for-n-c-state-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo Story: Preparations Underway for N.C. State Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncstatefair.org\/2012\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina State Fair<\/a> opens Thursday. Until then, food trucks are being washed down, signs are being painted, supplies are being delivered to every \u00a0corner of the fairgrounds in west Raleigh. The fair takes place through Oct. 21.<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on an image to view full size.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-14566 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf1.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf1-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf1-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf1-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14567'>\n\t\t\t\tGary DeGroot of Buffalo, NY, top, hands down metal work to Luis Garcia as they prepare to set up the Wacky Worm ride for kids.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf10.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf10-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf10-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf10-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14574'>\n\t\t\t\tRaymond West, of Ind., arranges bears as he sets up the Big Water Race.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12-336x336.jpg 336w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12-771x771.jpg 771w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf12.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14575'>\n\t\t\t\tHorace Johnson of Apex, N.C. paints the frame of this cutout, which provides visitors a chance to pretend they are The Pie Man. \u00a0Johnson \u00a0is a member of the Apex Lions Club and has been making pies for 30 years for the N.C. State Fair. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf2.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf2-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf2-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf2-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14568'>\n\t\t\t\tCharles Knowles of Newton Grove, N.C. delivers soft drinks to fair vendors. \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf3.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf3-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf3-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf3-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14569'>\n\t\t\t\tMatt Hafford of Waterville, Maine, takes a break during the set up of the basketball game.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf5.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf5-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf5-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf5-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14570'>\n\t\t\t\tThe ketchup and mustard bottles along with the salt and pepper shakers stand ready and waiting on the many dining tables.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf7.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf7-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf7-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf7-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14571'>\n\t\t\t\tRaymond Chabez of Spring Hill, Fla. cleans the butter on the popcorn of a food wagon Tuesday during set up for the North Carolina State Fair.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf8.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf8-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf8-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf8-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14572'>\n\t\t\t\tSupplies are delivered to vendors along the fairway at the N.C. State Fair.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf9.jpg'><img width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf9-140x140.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf9-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/sf9-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-14573'>\n\t\t\t\tLarry Smith of Woodsville, Texas unloads cars as they set up a ride for the N.C. State Fair. \u00a0Smith says he waxes one car every day to keep them bright and shiny.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The North Carolina State Fair opens Thursday. 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