Cumberland County Fair Sept. 4 - 13 at Crown Complex

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cumberland County Fair will be held Sept. 4 - 13 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 rides and fair food.

The fair opens Friday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m., preceded by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Admission is $11. Children under age three 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 specials. For more information about the Cumberland County Fair exhibits, entertainment, vendors and schedule, visit cumberlandcountyfair.org. View or download the official fair program book from the website and follow the fair on social media at Facebook.com/CCFairNC.

Cumberland County Fair Schedule

Friday, Sept. 4 - Gates open at 5 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION for Healthcare Workers
$6 admission for kids aged three through 12
All others: $11 admission for all individuals 13 and older

Saturday, Sept. 5 - Gates open at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6 - Gates open at 1 p.m.

Faith and Family Day presented by HIS Radio 90.1FM
$5 off by presenting church bulletin or church app at the box office
$6 admission for kids aged three through 12
All others: $11 admission for all individuals 13 and older

Monday, Sept. 7 - Gates open at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Gates open at 5 p.m.

A Day of Giving
Bring six non-perishable food items per person for a free admission ticket to the Cumberland County Fair
4-H & FFA Day - Free Admission for card holders
School Kids & Personnel Day $3.00 Admission with school ID
$6 admission for adults & children three years of age & older
Karaoke Contest

Wednesday, Sept. 9 - Gates open at 5 p.m.

BOGO NIGHT (Buy One, Get One)
Admission BOGO
Unlimited Ride Wristbands BOGO
Hotdogs & Corn Dogs at B & B Concessions BOGO
Funnel Cakes & Fried Oreos at B & B Concessions BOGO

Thursday, Sept. 10 - Gates open at 5 p.m.

Senior Night & $3 Thursday
All Seniors 65 and older get free entry into the fair
Admission fee is $3
Unlimited wristbands can still be purchased separately

Friday, Sept. 11 - Gates open at 5 p.m.

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

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

Youth Livestock Shows

Junior Laying Hen Show: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Market Lamb Show: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 2 p.m.
Meat Goat Show: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
“Little Ewe” Show: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Hog Show, Feeder Calves, & Steer Show: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Beef Heifers: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at 7 p.m.

For more information about the fair, including exhibits and pageants, or to buy tickets, visit cumberlandcountyfair.org.

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