Friday, Sept. 1: Opening at 5 PM

FREE ADMISSION for Health Care Professionals

$5.00 admission for kids 3-12

All Others: $10.00 admission for all individuals 13 and older.

 

Saturday, Sept. 2: Opening at 1 PM

$10 Admission for adults and children 3 years of age or older 

 

Sunday, Sept. 3: Opening at 1 PM

Faith and Family Day

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

$5.00 admission for kids 3-12

All Others: $10.00 admission for all individuals 13 and older.

 

Monday, Sept. 4: Opening at Noon for Sensory Day - Regular Operations at 3 PM

Sensory Day from 12pm-3pm - Regular fair operations resume at 3 PM

Limited rides with no music and no lights

$10.00 admission for adults and children 3 years of age and older

 

Tuesday, Sept. 5: Opening at 5 PM

$2.00 Tuesday

Entrance Fee is $2.00

Unlimited Wristbands can still be purchased separately

 

Wednesday, Sept. 6: Opening at 5 PM

BOGO NIGHT/SENIOR NIGHT

Admission BOGO

Unlimited ride Wristbands BOGO

Hotdogs & Corn Dogs at B & B Concessions BOGO

Funnel Cakes & Fried Oreos at B & B Concessions BOGO

SENIOR NIGHT

All Seniors 65 and older get free entry into the fair

 

Thursday, Sept. 7: Opening at 5 PM

A Day of Giving - Sponsored by the United Way

Bring 1 (one) of the following NEW items and receive one (1) free admission ticket to the Cumberland County Fair - 6 pack of socks, pack of t-shirts, or pack of underwear. The items are to be exchanged at the Cumberland County Fair Box Office for a valid admission ticket

4-H & FFA Day - Free Admission for card holders

School Kids & Personnel Day $2.00 Admission with school ID

$5.00 Admission for adults & children 3 years of age & older

 

Friday, Sept. 8: Opening at 5 PM

$10.00 admission for adults and children 3 years of age and older.

 

Saturday, Sept. 9: Opening at 1 PM

$10.00 admission for adults and children 3 years of age and older.

 

Sunday, Sept. 10: Opening at 1 PM

FREE ADMISSION for Military and First Responders with valid ID

$5.00 admission for kids 3-12

All Others: $10.00 admission for adults and children 13 years of age and older.

 

RIDE WRISTBANDS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MIDWAY

                                       $30.00/PERSON

        INDIVIDUAL RIDE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE

 

***Opening Hours Subject to Change Due to Weather***

Entertainment lineup includes:

• Live music
• Step Show in Crown Theatre: Saturday, September 9 at 4 PM 
• Ring Wars Carolina Pro: Wrestling: Friday, September 1 at 7 PM
• Ember Fire Arts: nightly shows at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM 
• Johnny Rockets Cycle Circus Live: nightly shows at 6:30 PM and 8 PM
• Bob Bohm's Family Entertainment: nightly shows at 7 PM and 9PM - Saturday/Sunday/Labor Day Monday - 3 PM 
• Helicopter rides

Entertainment Stage Lineup

Friday, September 1

• 7pm - Reflections II

Saturday, September 2    

• 2pm - Autumn Jam
• 6:30pm - Recess the Madness

Sunday, September 3

• 2pm - Karen Williams Clark
• 3:30pm - Biney English Family
• 5pm - Whitman & Gore
• 6:30pm - Born Again Band

Monday, September 4

• 7pm - Joyner, Young & Marie

Tuesday, September 5

• 7pm - Violet Smoke

Wednesday, September 6

• 7pm - 3rd Crush

Thursday, September 7

• 7pm - Spank

Friday, September 8            

• 7pm - Throwback Collaboration Band

Saturday, September 9

• 2pm - Scroggins Band
• 6:30pm - Mirimage

Sunday, September 10

• 2pm - Maria West
• 3:30pm - The Carolina Girls
• 5pm - Destiny Now Praise Band
• 6:30pm - Travelin’ Lite

 

 

Please note that our clear bag policy is in place during the fair! More details about the policy here: https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/visit/venue-policies

Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com

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

Big Rock Amusements is a family owned and operated traveling amusement park, owned by Matt and Kelly 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 Kelly'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.

THANK YOU to our 2023 fair sponsors: 

• Adams Beverages
• Beasley Broadcast Group
• CityView Magazine 
• Cumulus Media 
• Farm Bureau 
• Lumbee River EMC
• Manna Church
• Partnership for Children
• Pepsi
• Powers-Swain Chevrolet
• United Way of Cumberland County
• Up and Coming Weekly
• WIDU 1600 AM/99.7 FM 
• Woods Plumbing

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

Meet The Staff

Position	Name	Phone	E-Mail
Fair Manager	Tony Williams	(910) 438-4107	Manager@cumberlandcountyfair.org
Marketing/Advertising	Maddy Eversole	(910) 438-4117	Madeleine.Eversole@oakviewgroup.com
Agriculture Extension Director	Lisa Childers	(910) 321-6880	lisa_childers@ncsu.edu
4-H	Jessica Drake	(910) 321-6867	jessica_drake@ncsu.edu
Livestock Shows	Liz Lahti	(910) 321-6862	liz_Lahti@ncsu.edu
Entertainment Stage	Greg Adair	(910) 797-7140	gadair@nc.rr.com
Fair Queen Pageants	Donna Meixsell	(910) 850-6807	donnameixsell@earthlink.net

Here is the 2023 Fair Book: Cumberland County Fair Book 2023.pdf

The Crown Complex would like to invite members of the community, local media, and local officials from the entire Cumberland County area to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that kicks off the beginning of the Cumberland County Fair! The ribbon cutting will take place just before the fair opens on Friday, September 1 at 4:45 PM. 

Looking to be an indoor vendor at the 2022 Cumberland County Fair? Click below to fill out your application: INDOOR VENDOR APPLICATION

 

Looking to be an outdoor food vendor at the 2023 Cumberland County Fair? Click below to fill out your application: OUTSIDE FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION