Big Mecklenburg County Fair is a new event that will be at The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 24 to June 2, 2024.
The fair features rides, shows and more.
Read on for a giveaway! One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win 10 gate tickets and 10 wristbands! So you can bring all your friends!
Features of Big Mecklenburg County Fair
- Majestik Spectacular: This show combines athletes, stunt performers, and circus acts, followed by light effects and special effects
- Foam Zone: Dive into mountains of foam
- Wonderland Circus: Acrobats, jugglers and clowns
Hours of Operation
- Weekdays: Opens at 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sundays: Opens at 1 p.m.
- Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day): Opens at 1 p.m.
Prices and Discounts
General Admission
- At the gate: $15
- Online: $7.50
- At Walgreens: $7.50
Megapass: Unlimited State Fair Rides
- At the gate: $35
- Online: $25
- At Walgreens: $25
Special Days
- Monday, May 27: Show Military ID and get in the gate free (does not include rides)
- Tuesday, May 28: 2 for Tuesdays on State Fair Rides
- Wednesday, May 29: Food Bank Day ($10 of every wristband sold will go to the food bank)
- Thursdays, May 30: Dollar Days on State Fair Rides
Win Tickets!
One Charlotte on the Cheap reader will win 10 gate tickets and 10 wristbands! So you can bring your family and friends!
To enter, just scroll down to the comment section and leave a comment! Make sure to leave your correct email address (it won’t be public) so that we can send you the tickets!
The winner will be randomly selected and emailed Thursday, May 23, 2024!
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Teresa Harris says
How exciting to have the fair in our own backyard!!! Our almost 3 year old granddaughter lives on 7th Street.She would love to take her family and little friends to the fair! Please make her dream come true! Thank you for all the fun you are bringing for folks to enjoy!
Holly says
So excited!
Flora says
Love the fair!
Stephanie Ramos says
Exciting! I’ve never been, can’t wait to take my family here!
Jennifer Codey says
Would love to bring my friends and kids!
Kate says
Would love to attend the fair!😍
Jonathan Dean says
Let’s goo. Sounds so fun !!
Shauna Hummell says
Sounds like a great time!
Zachary McIntyre says
This would be fun!
Tracey Hummell says
Would love to take the whole family!
Barbara Martin says
Meet me at the fair…
Faye says
We would ❤️ to go!
VINCENT J HARKINS says
Love a Fair!
Katie Jones says
FAIR SEASON IS UPON US!!!!
Shirley Reyes Diaz says
Me encantaría ganar para llevar a mis hijos
Quanyeisha Maxwell says
I’ve heard this is the best fair around in nc but I’ve never been able to take my kids to enjoy it. I would love to be the chosen winner so I too can be able to talk about the great county fair
Brenda Sinclair says
Driving up from FL just to attend the fair! The grandkids and I LOVE fairs. The food, the animals, the rides, the fun.
Brian Avino says
Lets Go !
Miriam Fitting says
Thanks for the chance to win tickets and wristbands! I love county fairs!
Miriam F. says
Oh no, typo’d my email address! Thanks again for the chance!
Lisa Carr says
So excited to be going. This will be my first year since I’m new to the area. I will be bringing my daughters and 7 grandkids.
Melissa E says
Would love to bring my son and his friends! We’ve missed all the fairs and he’s been so bummed.
Kerie Smith says
In love being subscribed to Charlotte on the Cheap. It keeps me connected to what is happening and making the best of making days to enjoy with my family an friends. Mostly family. I don’t think there is any interest missing from the quest to give you information to the local things to do, or take advantage of in order to escape from our busy sometimes overstructured days. Deals and free stuff to do every day enjoy and connect. My Granddaughter loves for us to find things to do, places to go and explore. Kinda our daily ritual.
Thank you for helping me to connect with her and enjoy doing this daily activity through this service.
Judy B says
Thank you for the opportunity to maybe have the opportunity to attend!
Shamara Harris says
So exciting!!
Tisha Stewart says
Count me in! I already know the 10 people I would take.
Let’s GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
niambi says
Yesssss…I love that it’s so close to us. Me and my sons are ready for rides and fair food!!
Angelica Hattaway says
We would love the opportunity to go. This looks like so much fun!
Essence Rivera says
I’m so excited! My family is moving from there from NY and going to Chalotte and this is one of the first things we will do!
Justice Talbot says
This sounds so fun!
Cheryl Opel says
How exciting! We love a good fair!!
Mary Cummins says
This would be a awesome way to spend some time with Grand baby!
Kaylee Creamer says
Oh how exciting! Coming from Texas, the state fair was a huge deal and I’m really hoping to take my family to this one. Charlotte is feeling more and more like home!
kimberly lewis says
Would love to go to the fair with my family & friends.
Caitlyn says
So excited!! We love the fair!!
Pam Crabb says
Yay!! How fun! Can’t wait to see pictures of my grandbabies at the fair!! Fun memories.
Paul R says
Winning tickets would be awesome.
Robert J says
Would love to go!!
Pamela Graham-Nash says
You are NEVER too old for the fair. Can’t wait!
Vicki Woollen says
My family has never been, this would be an awesome event to be able to go to.
John Corzine says
Wow, yes win
Heather Mecimore says
Fun!
Essence Rivera says
I’m so excited! My family is moving from there from New York and going to Chalotte and this is one of the first things we will do!
Jessica C says
This looks amazing!
Anita Hopkins says
Sounds like so much fun!
Paulette Isoldi says
Sounds great.
Hope I win!
MARC ASPESI says
Nice to see such an exciting event coming to Charlotte area.
Christina B says
I can’t remember the last time I went to a fair! This would be nostalgia of my childhood! I always loved the fair!
Ver’Nita D. says
I’m excited! I always miss the fair that comes in March/April so it’s great to know I have another chance to be a big kid again before the summer really hits!
Malitta Allmond says
Would love to go to the fair, would be me and my families 1st time.
elizabeth harkey says
This would be an amazing event for our twins 12th birthday!! would love to take them a few friends!! so exciting to attend this event.
Ms. Bradley says
I have seven wonderful grandchildren
Two of them have never been to a fair circus or carnival
They are young adults now 17 and 20
They live with me never ask me for anything always helping me
I’ve always wanted to take them to Disneyland never made it there I know they would be happy going to the fair they appreciate everything
I would love to surprise them
Vivian B. says
Would love to go
Maura Moralic says
How fun 🤩
Kevin Robbins says
woo-hoo!
Cristina Davis says
What an amazing time to spend with my kids and nieces and nephews if I win for us 😉
Rachel says
I have never been to this fair & would love to experience it with my kids for the first time!
Ashley says
Would love to go to the fair!
Anitra says
So excited about the fair coming!!
Crystal Brauer says
Let’s go!!
Joelle Shipp says
I’ve never been and would love to go!
Sharon Greer says
This sounds like a great event! I would love to go with a group of friends!
Roy williams says
This would be an amazing event for our first date !! would love to take them a few friends!! so exciting to attend this event.
Robert T says
Fingers Crossed, hope we could win a chance to check it out!
Brittany says
Sounds so fun!🤩
Gabrielle Jusino says
Planning on bringing my 17-month-old and 3-year-old!! So excited to see their faces as they enjoy the fair!
Jc says
Planning to bring my Fam bam there! So much fun…
Shealyn says
Fun times
Rinav Mehta says
Looks like a fun time.
Lisa Carano says
Would love to win these free tickets, I need to spend more time with my granddaughter who doesn’t get to get out very much to do fun things.
Brittany Simpson says
I would love to go the fair this year simply because I’ve never been in my 30 years of living . I’ve heard that county fairs have the best turkey legs and funnel cakes.
Shauna says
I’m there!
Zachary says
Can’t wait!
Tracey says
Sounds like a blast!
Barbara Duncan says
Looking forward to it!
Ashley C. says
A day at the fair = quality family time 🎡😁❤️
Tiffany Cutler says
🤙🏼
Stacey Bradam says
Thanks Charlotte on the Cheap for the chance to receive the fair tickets. I would love to win and take my family to celebrate my husband and my 30th anniversary having family fun!!
Kathy Huval says
What a fun way to honor Memorial Day weekend! Yay for the fair!
Debbi Rogers says
We would love to go to the fair!!! 🤞
April Autry says
Would love to take my boys and nieces.
Joan Clark says
Would love to take the family!
Regina says
This is exciting, Love the fair! Plan on taking the kids 😊
Ronda Holston says
I would yo be able to take my family to the fair!
Katrina Robinson says
This is exciting. I have family coming in town. Would love to take them.
Jessica Diaz says
I’m so excited about this!
Chuck Matthews says
This is going to be Legendary!
Martina Bumgarner says
Thank you for this opportunity, for a large family to be able to go and enjoy this event! It sounds like so much fun!
Dan Lester says
I want to take my church family.
Candy Lake says
I would love to go to the fair! I grew up going to county fairs and haven’t been in a while. I hope I win so I can treat my friends and relatives to the fair!
Jacki Henry says
Ready to go!
Michelle P. says
Would love to win this so I can take all my friends as part of my birthday celebration.
Danielle Priser says
We’ve never been but found the fair through this blog! We are definitely going now!!
Karen Elizabeth Smith says
How fun!!
Deann says
Love a County Fair! Would love to bring some of my favorite people!
CO says
Would love to take my friends!
Cameyo says
I’m ready! 🙂
Kenya McNeil says
We would love to attend the fair this year!
Stef says
Would love to be able to check this out!
Jorushia Little says
Would love to bring my family!
Carol Gilbert says
I’m new to North Carolina. Would love to go to the fair with my family and new friends.
Latricia Harris says
Would love to win these tickets to be able for my son’s football team to end the season with something fun.
Missy Coulter says
Let’s Goo!!! Funnel cakes and hot dogs!!
Cailyn Gombka says
Excited to go to the fair!
Cici says
I don’t know who would have more fun the parents or the kids 🤣. This would be a great family activity for all to enjoy! We would love and be thankful to win 🎟️.
Dea says
Elliott’s Birthday at The Fair! Woot! ~ : )
Emily says
TEN! TICKETS!? Wow!
Brian says
Thank You!
Nicholas Cunningham says
I love Charlotte on the Cheap. Always got good things going on!
Karin says
What a nice chance! Would love to win for my nephew to be able to enjoy all the fun! Thank you for the opportunity.
kelly Kepley backman says
County Fairs are the BEST. Would love to go with a posse! Thanks!
Rose T says
Wow what a pack!!!
Wanda Howard says
Would love to take my grandson and other family!
Lisa Pacuk says
This is going to be great!
Joel says
It would be our first time to a fair as a family
Liz FAIR says
Would love to check this out. I moved to Charlotte a couple of years ago and have never attended.
Ronda Atkins says
PLEASE PLEASE PICK US!!! My7 year old Granddaughter has wanted to go to the fair for such a long time. She see’s her cousins in the Midwest go to several fairs during the summer! It would be such a blessing if I could take her to the fair. Thank you so much for the consideration.
Monica Kitchen says
My son keeps seeing ads for this and he’s so excited to go.
Nicole Walker says
This sounds like so much fun!
Denise S. says
I’m excited and ready to have plenty of fun. I’m looking forward to eating some fantastic food as well
Terri says
Would love to surprise my graduating Senior wand her friends with free tickets!
Bob says
Good luck
Raven says
The fair is the best place for family fun
Kelly says
I’ve never been to the fair here- would love to win!
Lara Dolinger says
How excited! I want to win tickets!🙂
Johnnerlyn Johnson says
God, I thank You for this opportunity! Hallelujah! My daughter and 11 of her classmates graduate from their high school the morning of the Opening Day of the Fair! I’d love to gift them with these tickets and wristbands (purchasing two more sets to make sure all 12 grads have a ticket plus purchase more for some other guests)!
Michelle Evans says
Thank you for this opportunity! My family would love this! ❤️
Shameca Holloway says
I think this is so awesome to at Charlotte on the cheap is giving out free tickets. I really hope to win I never got to attend the fair as a child and would love to go since it will be opening up my anniversary weekend! Fingers crossed!
Monterio Holloway says
I would love to take my grandchildren to the fair.
Keneisha Paige says
Would love to experience this with my 5 and 3 year old ! Great way to bring families together.
Quanisha A McNeal says
I would love to do this with my kids, If I’m given the opportunity to get these tickets that would make them so happy. We need some fun and this will help start the summer off right. My kids got good grades and are going to the next level. I can afford the food but not the tickets for everyone to get in and the rides as well.
William Riney says
I’ve never been – it looks like fun!
Kawanda says
Wow. My kids and I recently move here and we can wait to attend the fair!!!!
Keishawn says
I’m a graduating senior and my little brother is a graduating elementary. This will be something fun that our mom can take us to celebrate 🎉. Can’t wait to join the fun. Thanks for coming.
Katie DeGregory says
woohoo!
Shameka Simpson says
My family would love this💕. Thanks for the opportunity and good luck to everyone.
Mary Lama says
This sounds exciting. My husband and I are new to Mecklenburg County. Will be fun to brag about winning tickets to attend this inaugural event!
Monique says
Family of 8 plus 1 grandson, would love to make lasting memories as a family. The shows and the rides sound soooo exciting. With a family this large it’s pretty expensive. Would hate to miss it. Because if one can’t go, we all don’t go. Family
Fiorella Polit says
Hey Charlotte on the Cheap! Would love to bring all my family with me!! We would have so much fun all together!! 😎🕺🎉
DeAsia Feely says
Whew! Haven’t been to the fair since I was a kid! I would love to take all of my kids this year. ❤️ Charlotte on the cheap!!!
Erin DeLuca says
F-U-N! F-U-N! F-U-N!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tati says
I’d love to go! I’ve never been to a county fair! 🙂
Michelle Thompson says
Just moved to Charlotte! Excited
Elle Mack says
New to NC after fleeing an abusive relationship. Would love the opportunity to take my children to the fair that I couldn’t otherwise afford
Carol Arvo says
I love county fairs. Never been to this one. I’m adding it to my list.
Joelle Shipp says
Let’s go! What a great friend activity!
Sally says
Sounds like a wonderful experience!
Piper Y says
My family would love this!
Susan Smith says
This looks like so much fun. My grandkids would love it
Kate says
Sounds like fun way to spend weekend!
Ariana says
Let the good times roll!!
Jennifer Smith says
Would love this to have my family together again.
McKenzie W says
Haven’t been to the state or other local fairs in so long! Would love to win these and be able to go.
Sam Johnson says
winner, winner chicken dinner!!! Fun times await!
dawneta l dameron says
I would love to take my grandkids to the fair. They will really enjoy it.
Paula Brown says
I love the information that I receive from this website. It is extremely informative and helpful.
Cherry Seelinger says
Me please
A Herron says
A nearby fair is nice to have. Hope we can check it out.
Ashley Hoffman says
Really would love a chance to come bring the kids to Charlotte for a day filled with fun and who wouldn’t want it to be at the county fair!! Super nostalgic for me and loads of fun for the teens! I’m looking forward to eating the fair food most myself!! What a way to keep the community together and getting people outside and motivated during times when we need it most!!
Cindy Mills says
Oh how fun! 😊
Malia Rodgers says
Would love to go to the fair with my family, it’s been years! Can’t wait!
Amit says
Looking forward for this fair for my 7 year old daughter and all her friends if she wins.
Na'Shota Lytle says
This would be a great birthday celebration for myself and my granddaughter. Family fun that all can enjoy!
Tracy Zheng says
Sounds fun!
Chalorie Thomas says
Looking forward to spending quality time with my family at the fair soon! Excited to ride the rides and eat the good food
Zaphod Beeblebrox says
If I don’t win, it won’t be (a) fair (for me)!
Linda Van Horne says
I have a son with special needs who would absolutely love to go to the fair! We have a big family so winning the tickets would really help out!
Sue Sapienza says
Just moved to the area. Would love to win tickets.
Sarat P says
Love to go to the fair!!
Paxton Lewis says
This will be our first time here at the Charlotte fair !!! We are so excited I’m sure our kids will LOVE it !!
Erka says
I have 5 grandchildren and none of them ever went to the fair. Times are very difficult and it would be wonderful if they could win.
Vivian hampton says
My 10 year old son told me about this fair and said he would really like to go since the nearest one to us don’t come to town until early October.
Kaliah Ligon says
I’m looking forward to the County Fair. I haven’t been to once since moving from IN to NC. Fun times!!
Becky Maupin says
looks like fun
Joanne says
Would love to check it out
Melissa Hughes says
Let’s get to the fair!!!!
Donna Armbrister says
I love County Fairs. I love the rides, the kooky food choices, the excitement in the air! I love it all!
Betsy N says
My family and I would love this! Our little one was just asking why we don’t go out and do a lot anymore, and it’s because everything is so dang expensive. This would be a lovely outing for all of us plus a couple others! We would also potentially gift passes to some at the gate because we wouldn’t have 10 people.
Bonita Ham says
I would love to win 😊
Carey Lundberg says
This sounds fun! My kids have never been to a fair and would love to go! 😃
Tellesha Cabbell says
I would love to take my daughter and her friends who are graduating with her on Friday. Class of 2024.
Sara says
Summer fun 🎟️
Sherika Jackson says
I would love to take my son, family, and friends to the fair.
Menasha Coleman says
This would be awesome 💯😎
Kim Crawford Crawford says
It would be amazing to visit the fair; we’ve never been. Thanks for the opportunity! Wish me luck!!!
Lisa Hicks says
Who doesn’t love going to the fair?! Fun, food and fair lights!
Dana Taylor says
I would love to take my family! I have never been to the Big Mecklenburg County Fair. I would love to share this opportunity with my husband and 6 kids.
I love to go to any fair and Eat, get my fave Red Candy Apple and play all the games!
Cara Murbach says
So fun! Love that it’s basically in my backyard
Joua Moua says
Awesome!
Mark says
This will be my grandsons first fair!
Kendra says
Would love to win!!
Dory says
Hello! I’m new to North Carolina, just moved to Charlotte, and you all have been my go to for finding things to do! Thank you Charlotte on the cheap, you have really helped in getting to experience all the great things this Queen has to offer!
Susan Johnson says
Yay let’s go !
Marcella Thrower says
Thanks for bringing this new event to Charlotte. Can’t wait to attend🎪
L Thompson says
Love this!
Andrea Garrard says
Would love to bring my family and friends!
Pamela Chambers says
Hi,
We have a large family and this would be so awesome for the little one’s. I absolutely love that you guys incorporate fun with the need to know information you share with the community!
Thanks!
Iris says
This should be fun and exciting
Nicole says
I hope my family and I win
Santana says
Wow! I didn’t realize how many people read this publication. I hoped I would have a high chance of winning. Well, if someone else wins, let me know if you’d be willing to share just 3 of your tickets with me 😊. I’d be willing to share, I don’t need all 10. Good luck!!
Melissa says
Sounds so fun!!
Michelle says
I want to win! My grandson bday coming up!
Tracie says
So excited for the fair. Also love all the ideas that Charlotte on the cheap finds!!!!
Joelle Shipp says
I’ve never been so I’m excited to check it out!
Rachel Ortiz says
I’ve been looking for something to do with my family on Memorial Day. This would be perfect!
Congrats to whoever wins the tickets! 🙂
Lisa Fowler says
This would be a nice outing for several of my neighbors in our senior building.
H Blakely says
Sounds fun!
DeKeta McGill says
Thank you for the exciting opportunity to experience this new event!! A great way to reward the kids after a long school year and kick off the holiday/summer vacation season with family and much needed time outdoors together. :))
Monica says
This is awesome!! Would love to attend with family and friends.
Shara Springs says
This is amazing would love to win some tickets for my daughter and my family
Seems like an awesome time
Bradd J. says
Thank you for the hard work and effort you put into these emails/website. Our family gratefully benefits from the suggestions on a weekly basis.
E Stevenson says
Never been to a NC fair-it would be my first!
Chevon Powell says
New to the Charlotte area and I’m looking forward to see what the fair has to offer plus I know my family will love it 😘 By the way I look this website it really has been informative for me and others that I come in contact with because my go to for information on what’s going on in the city. Hands-down would definitely have to be Charlotte on the team and being that I work in hospitality, I normally suggested to a lot of people I meet on a day-to-day basis, so keep up the good work guys.
Ashley hempel says
Can’t wait to bring the family!!
Amanda Adams says
This is so exciting!!! New to Charlotte so this will get the kids pumped for sure
Carrie Childers says
Pick me! Pick me!
Katie F says
Thanks for this chance to win!!
Cameron Koontz says
I’d Love to go to the fair with my Friends!
Jackie R says
This is why I never skip a Charlotte on the Cheap email!!
Srini says
Love to see the lively entertainment and fun in this summer. Thanks
Courtney Crapser says
This is the perfect way to spend our first summer in charlotte.
Tim Harazin says
Sounds like fun!
Hazel Huey says
Hi. I would love to win tickets. Thank you.
Janan Amad says
circus yay!!!
Jennifer Gaskey says
Lived in the area my whole life but never been to a Charlotte fair in all of my 45 years. Would love to take all of my adult children and family for a day of making memories together!!
Ani Rivera says
Just in time for my Birthday! 🙂
Lina says
Thank you for the tickets give away, you’re awesome!
Janeen C says
Great fun!