Sure, you can enjoy all the classic fair foods like corn dogs, kettle corn, funnel cakes and cotton candy at the North Carolina State Fair. But why not branch out and try a few of the fair's less traditional (but equally delicious) options, too? Scroll through the slideshow to discover six of the most unusual foods you'll find at this year's N.C. State Fair.

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Candied Apple Hushpuppy with Cheerwine Sugar Glaze

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Photo and featured image courtesy of Facebook/N.C. State Fair

Cheerwine might be a North Carolina classic, but you’ve probably never tried it in a hushpuppy before. This dish features sweet, golden-brown hushpuppies made with cinnamon, applesauce, Cheerwine, and a powdered sugar and Cheerwine glaze.

See more: Cheerwine Goes to the White House

 

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Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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