Admission to the Cumberland County Fair is $11. We offer many specials to save you money on admission! Admission for kids under 3 is FREE everyday! 

Friday, August 29 - Gates Open at 5 PM

• FREE ADMISSION for Military and First Responders with Valid ID
• $6.00 admission for kids 3-12
• All Others: $11.00 admission for all individuals 13 and older

Saturday, August 30 - Gates Open at 1 PM

• $11.00 Admission for Adults and Children 3 Years of Age and Older

Sunday, August 31 - Gates Open at 1 PM 

• Faith and Family Day Presented by HIS Radio

  • $5.00 off by presenting your church bulletin at the Box Office

• $6.00 admission for kids 3-12

• All others: $11.00 admission for all individuals 13 and older

Monday, September 1 - Gates Open at 1 PM

• Sensory Friendly Time

  • 1-3 PM limited rides with no music and no lights (regular fair operations will resume after 3pm)

• $11.00 admission for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Tuesday, September 2 - Gates Open at 5 PM

• A Day of Giving Benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank

  • Bring in 6 (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

• $6.00 Admission for Adults & Children 3 Years of Age & Older

• Adult Karaoke Contest

Wednesday, September 3 - Gates Open at 5 PM

• 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

• Hula Hoop Contest

Thursday, September 4 - Gates Open at 5 PM

• $3.00 Thursday - Entrance Fee is $3.00

• Unlimited Ride Wristbands can still be purchased separately

• Kids Karaoke Contest

• Senior Night

  • All Seniors 65 and older get free entry into the fair

Friday, September 5 - Gates Open at 5 PM

• $11.00 Admission for Adults and Children 3 Years of Age and Older

Saturday, September 6 - Gates Open at 1 PM

• $11.00 Admission for Adults and Children 3 Years of Age and Older

Sunday, September 7 - Gates Open at 1 PM

• Faith and Family Day Presented by HIS Radio

  • $5.00 off by presenting your church bulletin at the Box Office

• $6.00 admission for kids 3-12

• All others: $11.00 admission for all individuals 13 and older

Ride Wristbands are available on the Midway - $32.00 per person.

Individual Ride Tickets are available.

Full 2025 Entertainment & Main Stage Music Schedule will be announced soon! 

Multiple Daily Magic Shows & Family Game Shows by Bob Bohm Family Entertainment!

Ember Fire Arts - Nightly Shows!

Vendor applications for the 2025 Cumberland County Fair are now open!

• Indoor Vendors Apply Here
• Outdoor Food Vendors Apply Here

Please note that our Clear Bag Policy is in place during the fair! More details about the Clear Bag Policy and all of the Crown's event policies here: https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/visit/venue-policies

Ride costs – The Midway Provider, Big Rock Amusements, uses a wristband system where you can purchase either ride credits or Unlimited Ride Wristbands. Ride credits start at .25 cents, and most rides require between 10 and 25 credits. The Unlimited Rides Wristband is $32.

Our fair will have around 26 different rides, including the classic Giant Wheel and Grand Carousel. There are at least 6 rides that are only intended for children. There are at least 2 interactive playground/maze-type rides where children can go through with or without an adult. There are also several rides like the Fun Slide and Bear Affair that can accommodate most guests, and an additional roller coaster that children of a certain height can ride with an adult. We will have at least 12 adventure rides, including the Zipper, Air Flyer, Zero Gravity, YoYo, The Beast, and the Sizzler.

Want to check which rides your kids can ride based on height? Click here: https://bigrockamusements.com/size-up

See the full list of rides at the Cumberland County Fair here: https://bigrockamusements.com/size-up/eid/35/height/showall

*Rides are subject to change at any time

Tickets are available for purchase online ahead of time or during the Cumberland County Fair's operation hours at the Box Office in front of the Crown Theatre, near the entrance to the fair. Admission is $11, but there are specials available to save you money! See our Daily Specials section for details! 

Save time and purchase tickets online! Tickets will go on sale online on August 8 at 10 AM. 

2025 Fair Sponsorships are available NOW! Please contact: 

Tyrone Johnson
Director of Corporate Partnerships
Oak View Group | Crown Complex
O: 910.438.4122 M: 910.416.6641
Tyrone.Johnson@oakviewgroup.com

THANK YOU to our 2024 fair sponsors:

• Pepsi
• Lumbee River EMC
• Cumberland Septic and Roll Off
• Farm Bureau of North Carolina
• Carelon Health

If you're interested in being a 2024 fair sponsor, opportunities are still available! Please contact our fair manager at manager@cumberlandcountyfair.org

Big Rock Amusements is a family owned and operated traveling amusement park, owned by Matt and Jill McDonagh. Matt was born and raised in the amusement industry and has over 40 years of experience in the business, many of which with his father’s company, McDonagh’s Amusements. Big Rock Amusements was established in 2010 with the purchase of 10 rides and has grown to a 30 ride carnival that works with festivals, county fairs, and even a few state fairs. Matt and Jill's emphasis on running a quality, family operation is what sets Big Rock Amusements apart from the rest.

Today, Big Rock Amusements services events throughout the states of Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and Kentucky.

Click here for more information.

To apply to parrticipate or for more information about the Cumberland County Fair Pageant, visit: www.cumberlandcountyfairpageant.com

Want to enter an exhibit into the Cumberland County Fair? The Cumberland County Fair Book can tell you how! Release date TBA

The 2025 Cumberland County Fair Ribbon Cutting will take place on August 29 at 4:45 PM in the Crown Arena. The Ribbon Cutting is hosted by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber and is open to the public. 

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our 2024 Cumberland County Fair Ribbon Cutting!

Please view press coverage from 2024 and stay tuned for more from 2025 soon!

ABC11: abc11.com/post/cumberland-county-fair-kicks-off-another-year-family-fun-local-attractions

Up & Coming Weekly: upandcomingweekly.com/entertainment/10807-cumberland-county-fair-brings-family-fun-aug-30-through-sept-8 

Fayetteville Observer: fayobserver.com/story/lifestyle/2024/08/21/cumberland-county-fair-2024-schedule-and-tickets-in-fayetteville-nc 

Fayetteville Business Journal: bizfayetteville.com/hospitality/2024/8/23/countdown-to-fun-cumberland-county-fair-returns-to-crown-complex-for-2024

Meet The Staff

The Cumberland County Fair is a safe, family-friendly event. The Crown Complex remains focused on the safety of our guests at all events. Our standard safety measures include our Clear Bag Policy, security screening upon entrance to all events, security staffing throughout our events, and the presence of law enforcement officers. We increase these standard safety procedures additionally during the Cumberland County Fair.