Student Election Assistants

In 2003, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law allowing high school students to work in the polls on election day. Student Election Assistants carry some of the same responsibilities as election officials, and are compensated in the same way.

To qualify, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen who will be at least 17 years old by election day and who resides in the precinct where they wish to serve. Applicants must be in good academic standing with the school where they are enrolled (including public, private and home schools). They must also have permission from a parent (or guardian/legal custodian) and from their school principal/director.

Contact your local County Board of Elections office for more information.  

To apply, download the application here and mail it to your County Board of Elections office.

Alpha Omega Corn Maze

WHO: Youth ages 8+ (5-7 with a parent)
WHEN: Friday - October 14 3:30 pm ~ 9 pm (leave from County Office Building)
COST: $15 (dinner is included)

We will be taking a trip on Friday, October 14th to the Alpha Omega Corn Maze in Yadkin County. We'll take part in the 6 acre corn maze, barrel train, inflatable obstacle bounce, corn box, hay rides, hay bale maze and much, much more. The trip is open to youth 8 and up (youth ages 5-7 with a parent - parents will be responsible for their own transportation).

They have added “Animal Acres” petting area and you can feed the animals for .50/cup. If you would like to feed the animals, please bring some money to buy the food.

We will leave the County Office Building at 3:30 pm and return around 9. Dinner is included in your cost. You don't want to miss out on all the fun. For more information or to register, contact the Extension Office at 336-372-5597.

September Clover News

The September edition of the Alleghany Clover News is now available online. 

Click Here to view.

Youth Poultry Poster & Skillathon Competitions

Limited to Residents of North Carolina

Departments "PS1" and "PS2"

General Division Director: Dr. C.R. Parkhurst

Youth Poultry Poster Contest

Entry Deadline: September 15, 2016

Entry forms must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m., or hand delivered by 4:00 p.m. on this date.

Open to all youth, ages 5-18. Please click on the link below to read the rules of the competition before registering.

Posters will be received in the Poultry Tent on Wednesday, October 12th between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All exhibitors must pre-register before bringing poster to the Fair.

Exhibits will be released October 24, 2016 between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.

Youth Poultry Skillathon Contest

Entry Deadline: September 15, 2016

Entry forms must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m., or hand delivered by 4:00 p.m. on this date.

The skillathon will take place on Thursday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. in the Poultry Tent on the fairgrounds. All exhibitors must pre-register before coming to the fairgrounds to compete.

Open to all youth, ages 9-18. Please click on the link below to read the rules of the competition before registering.

Please note that exhibitors who choose not to disclose their full Social Security Number at the time of registration (paper entry forms or online), even if they have submitted an entry in the past, forfeit any and all premium monies they may be entitled to.

For more information, contact the NC State Fair Entry Department at (919)839-4515.

All links can be found on the NC State Fair Page