CONCORD, N.C. — The 2023 Cabarrus County Fair happens Sept. 8-16 at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center.
Full of family-friendly entertainment and attractions, the fair features more than 40 rides on the Midway, a petting zoo, pig races, live music, performances from a chainsaw carving artist, and other activities.
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And don’t forget the food! Onsite vendors will offer fair favorites like cotton candy, funnel cakes, turkey legs, roasted corn and more.
Know before you go
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.
Hours are 4 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; $6 for kids ages 6-11; $6 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and military members with ID. (Sales tax included.) Children age 5 and younger are admitted free.
Rides cost additional and pricing varies. New this year, a digital card system will be used for rides.
Ride pricing: 1 credit costs $1; 8 credits cost $8; 18 credits cost $18; 38 credits cost $38; 62 credits cost $58; 108 credits cost $98. There is also a $2 card activation fee per card. A wristband for unlimited rides costs $35. Rides require four to seven credits each.
All transactions at the fair are cash only. ATMs are located throughout the fairgrounds but do carry a surcharge.
The fair is open rain or shine.
For more information, go to cabarruscountyfair.com.
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