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North Carolina Wines, Meads & Ciders Shine on State Fair Cooking Stage

I’m here today to help you discover the fabulous array of North Carolina wines, meads and ciders featured this year on the GotToBeNC Cooking Stage

Ready, Set, Savor: 2025 NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale

If you’ve ever wanted to taste your way across North Carolina in one delicious evening, this is your golden ticket. The 2025 NCRLA Chef Showdown

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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