Don’t Miss STC’s ‘Fiddler’

Through Sunday, Sept.21, Sandhills Theatre Company presents "The Fiddler on the Roof" at the Fair Barn, the Harness Track, Pinehurst. The well-known musical with its theme of "tradition" will be performed in the oldest surviving fair exhibition hall in North Carolina. This is the second show in STC’s 2003-2004 season. Tickets are available by calling (910) 690-9069.

State Fair Tickets

Fairgoers can enjoy great savings and added convenience by purchasing discounted admission tickets and ride books in advance of the 2003 N.C. State Fair.

Adult tickets are $5 in advance versus $6 at the gate. Tickets for children 6-12 are $1 in advance compared to $2 at the gate. Kids 5 and under and seniors 65 and older will be admitted free. Groups of 40 or more can save $1.25 by purchasing advance tickets at the discounted price of $4.75.

One of the best deals available is on ride books, which are $9 in advance compared to $18 at the fair. Ride tickets are sold in booklets of 24 and most rides require between three to six tickets. Fairgoers will be able to use leftover 2002 ride books for this year’s Fair, however, 2003 ride books will only be good for the 2003 N.C. State Fair.

Advance tickets and ride books will be available for purchase online at www.ncstatefair.org through Oct. 12. Advance ticket sale order coupons are available at participating Winn-Dixie grocery stores and McDonald’s restaurants. All mail orders must be postmarked by Oct. 8. Tickets will be mailed to fairgoers with no shipping charges added. Advance tickets and ride booklets will also be available at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Sept. 26 - Oct. 16 at Gate 9 off of Trinity Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, tickets can also be purchased on the first floor of the Agriculture Building located at 2 West Edenton St. in downtown Raleigh, Oct. 6-16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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