This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.
Go: 928 Manitou Road, Hilton. West Wind Farms is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday. Blue Barn Cidery is open 11 a.m. to 9 pm. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Taylor specializes in mini apple-cider cake doughnuts, served up warm with such ... Kookie Krumbs from Raleigh, which offers freshly baked chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and other cookies.