Cabarrus County Fair is returning in 2023 to Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 North, Concord.
It will take place from September 8 to 16, 2023.
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.
- High Flying Pages
- Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- Rocking A Ranch Petting Zoo
- Rockstar Karaoke
- 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.
Rides
New for 2023: Powers Midways uses the FunTagg Digital card system. Tickets are now “credits,” which do not expire. You can use them at future fairs, and the cards can be reloaded. There’s a one-time activation fee of $2.
Rides require 4-7 credits each.
- 1 credit: $1
- 8 credits: $8
- 18 credits: $18
- 38 credits: $38
- 62 credits: $58
- 108 credits: $98
You can also purchase a ride wristband for $35. A wristband allows unlimited mechanical rides for one day. Air Raid is not included with the wristband.
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 8
- Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- 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 High Flying Pages
- 5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Entertainment Hosted by Miss Cabarrus County on the Country 103.7 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
- High Flying Pages
- 9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 10:00 PM Gold Hall and Event Center Close
- 11:00 PM Fairgrounds Close
Saturday, September 9
- Fair Opens At 1:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
- 1:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
- Open Youth Horse Show: Event Center Show Ring
- 2:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 2:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 3:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 5:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 7:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 7:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 8:00 PM- 10:00 PM LIVE Music 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
Sunday, September 10
- Fair Opens At 1:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
- 1:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
- Mule & Donkey Show: Event Center Show Ring
- 2:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 2:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 3:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 4:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 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
- 6:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 7:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 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 Schedule
Monday, September 11
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
- 4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
- 4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- Youth Beef Cattle Costume Show, Event Center Show Ring
- High Flying Pages
- 7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Stage
- 7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 8:30 PM High Flying Pages
- 9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- Gold Hall and Event Center Close
- 10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close
Tuesday, September 12
- Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- 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
- 5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- High Flying Pages
- 7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Stage
- 7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 8:30 PM High Flying Pages
- 9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- Gold Hall and Event Center Close
- 10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close
Wednesday, September 13
- Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
- 4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
- 4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- Youth Dairy Costume Show, Event Center Show Ring
- High Flying Pages
- 7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Stage
- 7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 8:30 PM High Flying Pages
- 9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- Gold Hall and Event Center Close
- 10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close
Thursday, September 14
- Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- 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 Stage
- 5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 6:30 PM High Flying Pages
- 7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 8:30 PM High Flying Pages
- 9:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- Gold Hall and Event Center Close
- 10:00 PM Fairgrounds Close
Friday, September 15
- Fair Opens At 4:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
- 4:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
- 4:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 5:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 5:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Stage
- 6:00 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- Mini Horse Show: Event Center Show Ring
- 7:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 7:30 PM High Flying Pages
- 7:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 8:00 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 8:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM LIVE Music on the Country 103.7 Stage
- 9:00 PM Robinsons’ Racing Pigs
- 10:00 PM Gold Hall and Event Center Close
- 11:00 PM Fairgrounds Close
Saturday, September 16
- Fair Opens At 1:00 PM
- Petting Zoo – Open During Building Hours
- Butterfly Encounter – Open Until Sunset
- 1:00 PM Gates, Buildings & Midway Open
- Sheep Show: Event Center Show Ring
- 2:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 2:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- 3:30 PM Robinson’s Racing Pigs
- 4:00 PM High Flying Pages
- 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
- 6:30 PM Nature’s Wonderland Carvings
- High Flying Pages
- 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- SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
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