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id: 58fdae5e99
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:29 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:29 EST
status: reported
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# NC State Fair food sales reach $3.1M after vendor fee change

The North Carolina State Fair made $3.1 million from food and drink sales after changing vendor fees from $180 per foot of frontage to 15% of gross sales.

Section: [Culture & Events](/raleigh/section/life.md) · Entities: [North Carolina State Fair](/raleigh/wiki/north-carolina-state-fair.md)

## Coverage

- [WRAL](https://www.wral.com/news/local/nc-state-fair-made-three-million-off-food-sales-after-new-vendor-fee-imposed-nov-12-2026/), 2026-11-12 17:29 EST: NC State Fair made $3.1M off food sales after new vendor fee imposed

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