Published on September 11, 2024
If you haven’t yet made it out to the Cabarrus County Fair, now’s the time to experience the Land of Sugar and Smiles. The fair continues through Saturday, September 14 at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, located off Highway 49 in Concord.
Fair hours
The fair operates during the following times:
In addition to the thrilling rides and scrumptious eats, Robinson's Racing Pigs will vie for the checkered flag on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Also on Wednesday, the Youth Dairy Show will be held in the Event Center Show Ring at 4:30 p.m. and you can catch live music on the Country 103.7 Stage from 7 to 8:15 p.m. These events and more continue throughout the week. For a full schedule of entertainment and vendor details, visit cabarruscountyfair.com.
Visitors can enjoy a petting zoo, livestock displays, a butterfly encounter and educational exhibits. Fan-favorite live performances and demonstrations include those racing pigs, K9s in Flight, Nature’s Wonderland Carvings, Rockstar Karaoke, Master Gardeners and more.
Admission and pricing information
Pricing for admission and parking is as follows:
Please note All fair transactions are cash only. ATMs are available at the main gate and throughout the midway, with applicable surcharges. There are no re-entries, refunds, rainchecks or exchanges.
Ride tickets Ride tickets are available as “credits,” which can be purchased at Powers Midway ticket booths inside the fairgrounds. Each ride requires four to seven credits, with prices as follows:
Unlimited ride wristbands are available for $35 and grant access to all mechanical rides for one day (excludes Air Raid, which requires three additional credits). Children under 36 inches tall can enjoy the Merry Go Round, Fun Slide and Kiddie Wheel for free with a paying adult (16 years and older).
Shuttle services Free parking lot shuttles will be available on the final weekend (Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14). Shuttles will run from the outermost lot on Old Airport Road but wait times may vary. By law, children requiring a car seat/booster must bring it to ride on the shuttle.
Connect with CabCo
Stop by the Cabarrus County Booth in Gold Hall to win a prize, get a "Connect with Us" card and even have the chance to participate in a special Thanksgiving episode of the "Did Y'all Hear?" podcast.
For more fair details, including entertainment schedules, ticket pricing and event hours, visit cabarruscountyfair.com. Stay connected with the latest updates by following the Fair on Facebook at @cabarruscountyfair.