RALEIGH N.C. – October 1 marks the beginning of the Halloween season for many but for North Carolinians, it means it’s almost fair season!

Today, the new foods were unleashed complete with mouthwatering photos and taste bud stimulating descriptions.

Some of the new foods include deep fried olives, a doughnut chicken sandwich, and lamb nachos.

On the N.C. State Fair website you can preview the vendors, rides, and other entertainment coming to the fairgrounds October 17-27. You have less than three weeks before you ditch the diet and prepare to eat your way through 344 acres of fair food.