Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2024 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord.
It will take place from September 5 to 13, 2025.
The hours are:
- Monday to Thursday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fridays: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Saturdays: 1 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The fair will feature rides, entertainment, livestock competitions, and, of course, lots of fair food! Please keep reading for more information. New this year will be a rodeo!
General Gate Admission Prices for Cabarrus County Fair
- Age 12 and over: $8
- Age 6-11: $6
- Age 5 and under: Free
- With military ID or County employees with badge: FREE (gate at only)
- Age 55+: $6
Parking is free.
Special Promotions
These deals are available at the box office on the day of the event only.
- Monday, Sept. 8: “Senior Day” – Seniors (Ages 55+) get in FREE an hour early from 3 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 9: “Two Can Tuesday” – Each person who brings two canned food items will get $2.00 off admission
- Wednesday, Sept. 10: “Student Night”- Students of Cabarrus County Schools will receive a free admission ticket for Wednesday only through their school
- Thursday, Sept. 11: “Carload Night” – Pay by the carload! $90.00 includes Fair admission and ride wristbands for up to (6) people
Ride Information
Ride wristbands are $37 at the gate and allow you unlimited mechanical ride access for one day. Air Raid is not included with the wristband.
If you purchase individual ride tickets:
Each ride takes 4-7 credits. Credits do not expire and can be used at future fairs.
- 1 Credit – $1
- 8 Credits – $8
- 18 Credits – $18
- 38 Credits – $38
- 62 Credits – $58
- 108 Credits – $98
Rodeo
The Cabarrus County Rodeo takes place September 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $25. Free for children ages 2 and under, with no seat.
Rodeo tickets include one complimentary Fair admission ticket with purchase. Be sure to claim your free ticket before checkout. Buy tickets.
Entertainment
Some of the entertainment at the Cabarrus County Fair:
- Check back soon!
You can find a detailed schedule of the entertainment at cabarruscountyfair.com/entertainment.
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