The Cumberland County Fair will be held Aug. 29 - Sept. 7 at the Crown Complex. The annual event celebrates Cumberland County’s agricultural heritage and combines family fun, informative agricultural exhibits, a diverse collection of local arts and crafts and entertainment with exciting rides and fair food.

The Fair opens Friday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m., preceded by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Admission is $11. Children under age 3 get in free. Ride wristbands are available on the Midway for $32 per person. Individual ride tickets are also available. See the schedule below for admission prices and special offers. 

Cumberland County Fair Schedule

Friday, Aug. 29 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

• FREE admission for Military and First Responders with valid ID
• Admission $6 for children 3 - 12
• Admission $11 for all individuals 13 and older

Saturday, Aug. 30 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

• Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Sunday, Aug. 31 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

• Faith and Family Day Presented by HIS Radio
• Admission $5 off by presenting church bulletin at the Box Office
• Admission $6 for children 3 – 12
• Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Monday, Sept. 1 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

• Sensory Friendly Time 1 – 3 p.m., limited rides with no music or lights (regular fair operations will resume after 3 p.m.)
• Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Tuesday, Sept. 2 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

• A Day of Giving Benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank
• FREE admission with 6 (six) non-perishable food items per person
• FREE admission for 4-H & FFA card holders
• School Kids & Personnel Day admission $3 with school ID
• Admission $6 for adults and children Age 3 and older
• Adult Karaoke contest

Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

• BOGO Night (Buy One, Get One)
• Admission and unlimited ride wristbands are BOGO
• Hot dogs, corn dogs, funnel cakes and fried Oreos at B & B Concessions are BOGO
• Hula Hoop Contest

Thursday, Sept. 4 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

• $3 Thursday – Admission is $3
• Unlimited Ride Wristbands can still be purchased separately
• Kids Karaoke Contest
• Senior Night – Free admission for seniors age 65 and older

Friday, Sept. 5 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

• Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Saturday, Sept. 6 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

• $11 Admission for Adults and Children 3 Years of Age and Older

Sunday, Sept. 7 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

• Faith and Family Day Presented by HIS Radio
• Admission $5 off by presenting church bulletin at the Box Office
• Admission $6 for children 3 – 12
• Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Youth Livestock Shows

• Junior Laying Hen Show: Friday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m.
• Market Lamb Show: Saturday, Aug. 30, 1 p.m.
• Meat Goat Show: Saturday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.
• Livestock Association Show & Sale: Wednesday, Sept. 3, Little Ewe Show at 5 p.m.; followed by Hog Show, Feeder Calves, Steer Show; Show & Sale at 7:30 p.m.
• Beef Heifers: Friday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m.

The week of Cumberland County Fair fun includes rides, livestock shows, games and a daily lineup of live music. Bob Bohm Family Entertainment will perform magic shows and family game shows multiple times per day. For more information about the fair, including exhibits and pageants, or to buy tickets, go to cumberlandcountyfair.org. View or download the official fair program book from the website and follow the fair on social media at Facebook.com/CCFairNC.