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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate2025-02-12

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This bill designates Sparta's annual Fried Apple Pie Festival, held at the Alleghany County Fairgrounds each May, as the official Fried Apple Pie Festival of North Carolina. The festival features food vendors, live music, crafts, family activities, and a fried apple pie competition with awards.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that designating an official state festival recognizes and celebrates a unique local tradition that draws visitors to Sparta and the region.
• •The designation brings statewide recognition to the event, potentially increasing tourism and economic activity for the town and Alleghany County while honoring a cultural food tradition.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether designating official state symbols is a necessary use of legislative time and resources, particularly when the festival already operates successfully without state designation.
• •Some might also argue that selecting one festival over others could be seen as favoring one region or community over another.