The 67th annual Cabarrus County Fair happens Sept. 6-14 at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center.
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Full of family-friendly entertainment and events, the fair features more than 40 rides on the Midway, a petting zoo, pig races, live music, performances from a chainsaw carving artist and more.
The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center is at 4759 N.C. Hwy. 49 North in Concord. If you're using your GPS use 4551 Old Airport Road.
And don't forget the food! Onsite vendors will offer fair favorites like cotton candy, funnel cakes, turkey legs, roasted corn and more.
Hours are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Admission prices at the gate are $8 for ages 12 and older; $5 for kids ages 6-11; $5 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and military with ID. (Sales tax included.) Kids age 5 and younger are admitted free.
Rides cost additional and pricing varies. Four (4) ride tickets cost $5 or you can purchase a sheet of 22 tickets for $20. A wristband for unlimited rides costs $25. Rides require three to six tickets.
Ways to save
Monday, Sept. 9 - Admission costs $5 for ages 12 and older and $3 for kids ages 6-11. Ride wristbands cost $20.
Tuesday, Sept. 10 - Admission costs $4 for Family Fun Night.
Thursday, Sept. 12 - Seniors 55 and older will be admitted for free from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fridays, Sept. 6 and Sept. 13 - Bring your high school football ticket stub after the game to get free admission.
(Just remember, rides are not included with admission.)
For more information visit cabarruscountyfair.com.