The North Carolina Mountain State Fair will take place from September 11 to September 20. (Photo courtesy of NC Mountain State Fair)Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...COLUMBUS— Polk County youth have an opportunity to showcase their talents at the 2026 North Carolina Mountain State Fair, which will be held September 11-20 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. “It’s important to see a diverse array of submissions from Polk County,” said Michelle Edwards, Polk County 4-H director. To make participation easier, Polk County 4-H and the NC Mountain State Fair Pony Express will provide free transportation for nonperishable exhibits. For more information, contact the Polk County Extension Office at 828-894-8218 or visit wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair.