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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.

At the time of this update Cabarrus County Fair’s website is not totally updated. Some of the following information is from this Facebook post.

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): 3 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.

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: $8.50
  • Age 6-11: $6.50
  • Age 5 and under: Free
  • With military ID or County employees with badge: FREE (gate at only)
  • Age 55+: $6.50

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 six 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.

Livestock Shows

  • Sunday, September 7, 1 p.m.: Open Horse Show
  • Monday, September 8, 4 p.m.: Youth Sheep Show
  • Tuesday, September 9, 4 p.m.: Youth Goat Show
  • Wednesday, September 10, 4:30 p.m.: Youth Beef Show
  • Thursday, September 11, 4:30 p.m.: Youth Dairy Show
  • Saturday, September 13, 1 p.m.: Open Mule and Donkey Show

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However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake. 
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