This popular fixture at the fairgrounds has been around since 1952. The costs and requirements of building their booth forced them out.

The Raleigh Jaycees said Wednesday they could not continue their annual Turkey Shoot after 72 years at the NC State Fair because the group could not meet requirements to sound-proof. A tradition since ...

The Turkey Shoot has been a tradition at the North Carolina State Fair since 1952. Here’s why the Raleigh Jaycees had to end it.

Raleigh Jaycees end Turkey Shoot after 72 years due to sound-proofing costs. Fair required noise reductions for 20-gauge shotguns, raising event expenses. Organizers cite long tradition of safety and ...