Cabarrus County Fair September 9-17 - Charlotte On The Cheap

Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2022 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord.

It will take place from September 9th to 17th, 2022.

The hours are:

Monday to Thursday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fridays: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturdays: 1 p.m. to 11 p.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 a detailed schedule.

Entertainment at Cabarrus County Fair

These are some of the shows and attractions. Learn more here.

Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
Robinson’s Racing Pigs
Rocking A Ranch Petting Zoo
Rockstar Karaoke
Sandscapes
The Butterfly Encounter

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: $6
Age 55+: $6

Parking is free.

The prices have not increased since the Cabarrus County Fair in 2021 (which was canceled) but there are no discount nights.

Rides

Rides require 3-6 tickets each.

One ticket: $1.50
20 tickets: $20
52 tickets: $50
Ride wristbands: $25 (allowed you unlimited mechanical rides, except the Air Raid, which requires 3 additional tickets)

Cabarrus County Fair Schedule

Make the most of your visit by consulting this schedule. It’s subject to change, and you can find the official schedule here.

Friday, September 9th

‍Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Live Sculpting
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
Open Horse Show: Event Center Show Ring
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
5:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 2022 Fair Pageant on the Country 103.7 Outside Stage
7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
8:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
9:30 Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
10:00 PM Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Saturday, September 10th

Fair Opens At 1:00 PM
Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Live Sculpting
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
1:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
Open Youth Horse Show: Event Center Show Ring
2:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
2:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
3:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
3:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
5:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
7:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
8:00 PM- 10:00 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Outside Stage
8:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
10:00 PM Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Sunday, September 11th

Fair Opens At 1:00 PM
‍Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Live Sculpting
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
1:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
Mule & Donkey Show: Event Center Show Ring
2:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
2:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
3:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
3:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Rockstar Karaoke on the Country 103.7 Stage
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
6:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
7:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:30 PM- 9:30 PM Rockstar Karaoke on the Country 103.7 Stage
8:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
9:00 PM Robinsons’ Racing Pigs
Gold Hall and Event Center Close
10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Monday, September 12th

Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Live Sculpting
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
5:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
Youth Beef Cattle Costume Show, Event Center Show Ring
6:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Outside Stage
7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
8:45 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
Gold Hall and Event Center Close
10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Tuesday, September 13th

Tuesday, September 13

Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
‍Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Live Sculpting
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
Youth Beef Cattle Show, Event Center Show Ring
5:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
6:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Outside Stage
7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
8:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
Gold Hall and Event Center Close
10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Wednesday, September 14th

Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Live Sculpting
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
5:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
Youth Dairy Costume Show, Event Center Show Ring
6:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Outside Stage
7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
8:45 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
Gold Hall and Event Center Close
‍10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Thursday, September 15th

Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
‍Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Completed Work on Display
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
Youth Dairy Show, Event Center Show Ring
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Senior Talent Show on the Country 103.7 Outside Stage
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
6:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
8:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
Gold Hall and Event Center Close
10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Friday, September 16th

Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Completed Work on Display
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
5:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
Mini Horse Show: Event Center Show Ring
6:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Outside Stage
7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
8:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
9:00 PM Robinsons’ Racing Pigs
9:30 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
10:00 PM Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 PM Fairgrounds Close

Saturday, September 17th

Fair Opens At 1:00 PM
Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
Sandscapes – Completed Work on Display
Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
1:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
Sheep Show: Event Center Show Ring
2:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
2:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
3:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
4:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
Goat Show, Event Center Show Ring
4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
4:30 PM- 6:00 PM Rockstar Karaoke on the Country 103.7 Stage
5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
6:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
6:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
7:00 PM Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs
7:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
7:30 PM- 10:00 PM Rockstar Karaoke on the Country 103.7 Stage
8:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
10:00 PM Gold Hall and Event Center Close
11:00 PM Fairgrounds Close-

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