The 2026 N.C. State Fair is hiring seasonal workers for a variety of positions paying $15-$22 per hour ahead of the fair's run from October 15-25 in Raleigh.
Hiring increased sharply at the outset of 2026, the year's first jobs report said, blowing past economists' expectations and besting sluggish performance from the previous year.
It's an opportunity to hear from state leaders and economic officials about the Triangle's economic health heading into 2026.
"We do find a lot of people who are looking for side gigs more than just full-time capacity roles."
Employers hired far more workers than expected in September, defying a sharp slowdown over the summer that appeared to cool off the labor market.
The H-1B program essentially helps employers hire skilled tech workers from overseas.