RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The 2024 N.C. State Fair finished its nearly two week run with a strong weekend, pushing the overall attendance to about a million visitors. The final week attendance was 998,926, making it the sixth largest in the fair's 156-year history. “This was a great fair that was blessed with 11 beautiful days of weather and the attendance reflected that. But seeing people enjoying themselves, laughing with family and friends and making memories together is the true measure of success,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “I want to thank the State Highway Patrol and Raleigh Police Department for handling the traffic throughout the fair, our law enforcement partners who are essential to ensuring a safe fair and especially the public for their continued support.” Senior Day at the fair set a new attendance record, with 85,738 visitors. Also, record attendance was seen at the invitation-only Century Family Farm Reunion with nearly 2,400 people. The State Fair also saw a total of 280,000 meals, about 18 truckloads, of food products donated during the Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day. The food collected will go to MANNA food bank in Asheville. Other highlights of the 11 day fair included: A strong Junior Livestock Sale of Champions with bidders paying $213,000 for the top beef cattle, turkeys, hogs, sheep and goats, plus the top Got to Be N.C. winners Celebrating 20-year anniversaries for the Tobacco Barn in Heritage Circle and the Field of Dreams exhibit near Dorton Arena. Attendance for the Got to Be N.C. Pavilion was up with the number of participating N.C. food companies and fair visitors. Marking the first year for the N.C. Stillhouse, featuring North Carolina distilleries sampling and serving craft cocktails. Participation by many western N.C. vendors and crafters, which provided them with sales opportunities during a much-needed time. Strong number of competitive entries with 24,514 entries in the general competitions and another 4,067 entries in livestock competitions.