Heidi Billotto in front of NCState fair signage. heidibillottofood.com

2026 NC State Fair Cooking Stage: Schedule, Chefs & Recipes

Dateline October 16, 2026. It’s time for the North Carolina State Fair. That means I’ll be in Raleigh for 10 delicious days on the Got

hand adding seasoning to a cast iron bout filled with chicken bog

Kick off the Season with North Carolina Chicken Bog

Let’s start with an invitation. Make plans now to pack up family and friends and set out on a food-centric road trip for the day