Cumberland County Fair
The Cumberland County Fair will return to the Crown Complex from September 1-10, 2023! With so much in store we cannot wait to get the fun started.
The Cumberland County Fair seeks to provide an opportunity to showcase and preserve the history and legacy of the agricultural communities in Cumberland County; to celebrate the diversity of local arts and crafts; to promote a safe setting for fun, healthy family entertainment featuring music, and animals; and to encourage an environment of friendly competition for all ages.
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Inside Exhibitor Application
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Looking to be an indoor vendor at the 2022 Cumberland County Fair? Click below to fill out your application: INDOOR VENDOR APPLICATION
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Outside Food Exhibitor Application
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Looking to be an outdoor food vendor at the 2023 Cumberland County Fair? Click below to fill out your application: OUTSIDE FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
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2023 Schedule
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Friday, Sept. 1: 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: $10 Admission for adults and children 3 years of age or older
Sunday, Sept. 3: 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: 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: $2.00 Tuesday
Entrance Fee is $2.00
Unlimited Wristbands can still be purchased separately
Wednesday, Sept. 6: 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: A Day of Giving
Bring six (6) non-perishable food items and receive one (1) free admission ticket to the Cumberland County Fair for every six (6) items donated. The non-perishable food 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: $10.00 admission for adults and children 3 years of age and older.
Saturday, Sept. 9: $10.00 admission for adults and children 3 years of age and older.
Sunday, Sept. 10: FREE ADMISSION for Military and First Responders with valid ID
All Others: $10.00 admission for adults and children 3 years of age and older.
RIDE WRISTBANDS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MIDWAY
$30.00/PERSON
INDIVIDUAL RIDE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE
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2023 Sponsors
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THANK YOU to our 2023 fair sponsors:
- Adams Beverages
- Beasley Broadcast Group
- CityView Magazine
- Cumulus Media
- Pepi
- WIDU 1600 AM/99.7 FM
- Up and Coming Weekly
If you're interested in being a fair sponsor, opportunities are still available! Please contact our fair manager at manager@cumberlandcountyfair.org
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2023 Entertainment Schedule
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Full schedule TBD.
Entertainment lineup includes:
- Ember Fire Arts
- Johnny Rockets Cycle Circus Live
- Bob Bohm's Family Entertainment
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Fair Book
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The 2023 Fair Book will be released soon!
For now, you can check out this year's fair book: 2022 Fair Book.pdf
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Purchase Your Tickets
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TICKETS COMING SOON
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Cumberland County Fair Pageant
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To apply or for more information about the Cumberland County Fair Pageant, visit: www.cumberlandcountyfairpageant.com
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Our Midway Provider
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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.
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Meet The Staff
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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 -
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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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.