Fairgoers helped the N.C. Mountain State Fair set two records during its annual Ingles Day.
“The fair set a new attendance record for Wednesday with 14,193 people,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “More importantly, a record 3,438 people brought at least five cans of food with them during Ingles Day. We were able to donate more than 17,000 pounds of food to MANNA Food Bank.”
During the promotion, guests who brought five cans of Laura Lynn brand food received free gate admission for the day. All food collected during the event is donated to the MANNA Food Bank, which works with 200 partner agencies across 16 counties to end hunger in Western North Carolina.
The 2014 N.C. Mountain State Fair runs through Sept. 14. This is the last weekend to enjoy the agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, carnival rides and other attractions. On Friday, senior citizens get free gate admission all day. In addition, the fair will offer another Friday Night Frenzy promotion that includes gate admission and unlimited rides for $20, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
More information about the fair and a complete schedule of events are available at www.mountainfair.org.