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Fly high at Queen Charlotte Fair

From Ferris wheels to funnel cakes, Queen Charlotte Fair is set to entertain folks of all ages, Oct. 4-13 at Route 29 Pavilion, near Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Shows and attractions include the Wall of Death wild wheels show, Hog Diggity Dog Show featuring trained dogs and pigs and the All-American Circus.

Fair hours are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Admission cost $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Kids age 5 and younger are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the gate with cash. ATMs are located onsite.

Ride tickets cost $1.25 each or you can buy a pass for unlimited rides for $25.

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Admission on opening night will cost only $5.

On Saturdays, college students can receive half off admission with a valid school ID.

On Oct. 9 you can receive $5 off the price of an unlimited ride pass.

On Sundays, tacos cost $2.

For more information on the Queen Charlotte Fair, visit queencharlottefair.com.