Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2026 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord, North Carolina.
The fair will feature rides, entertainment, livestock competitions, a rodeo, and, of course, lots of fair food! Please keep reading for more information.
It will take place from September 11 to 19, 2026.
The hours are:
- Fridays: 4 p.m. to midnight
- Saturdays: 1 p.m. to midnight
- Sundays: 1 to 10 p.m.
- Monday: 4 to 10 p.m. (opens at 3 p.m. for Seniors)
- Tuesday (2-can night): 4 to 10 p.m.
- Wednesday (School Night): 4 to 10 p.m. (opening one hour early since it’s a half day of school for CCS students)
- Thursday (Carload Night): 4 to 10 p.m.
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. Online ticket sales start August 1, 2026.
Special Promotions
These deals are available at the box office on the day of the event only.
- Monday, Sept. 14: “Senior Day” – Seniors (Ages 55+) get in FREE from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 15: “Two Can Tuesday” – Each person who brings two canned food items will get $2.00 off admission
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: “Student Night”- Students of Cabarrus County Schools will receive a free admission ticket for Wednesday only through their school
- Thursday, Sept. 17: “Carload Night” – Pay by the carload! $90.00 includes Fair admission and ride wristbands for up to six people. This is a $270 value.
These deals were announced on Cabarrus County Fair’s Facebook page.
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 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $25. Free for children ages 2 and under.
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:
- Agri Golf
- Dangerous Feats of Comedy
- Eudora Farms Petting Zoo
- Music: Landon Cline
- Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- The Dynamo Dogs
- Live music: The Corey Stevenson Band
You can find a detailed schedule of the entertainment at cabarruscountyfair.com/entertainment.
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