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NC State Fair wraps up 11-day run as vendors reflect on business, attendance

Thousands of people made their way through the fairgrounds in Raleigh on the final day, enjoying everything from midway rides to popular food stands before the gates closed for another year. The North Carolina State Fair ended its 11-day run Sunday, with thousands of people enjoying everything from midway rides to popular food stands. For vendors, the fair offers a chance to serve customers from across North Carolina. Fair officials said the opportunity to reach large numbers of customers is a significant draw for businesses. However, some familiar vendors chose not to return this year due to financial reasons. In the spring, fair officials announced plans to charge food and beverage vendors a required 15% license fee based on gross sales. This fee is lower than those in Iowa (19.5%) and Colorado (25%).

NC State Fair wraps up 11-day run as vendors reflect on business, attendance

ที่ตีพิมพ์ : เมื่อวาน โดย WRAL News ใน Business Lifestyle

The North Carolina State Fair wrapped up its 11-day run Sunday, with fairgoers squeezing in their final rides and favorite foods while vendors reflected on another busy year.

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