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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2023 Schedule & Specials
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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***
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2023 Entertainment Schedule
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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
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Clear Bag Policy
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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
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Purchase Your Tickets
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Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com
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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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2023 Sponsors
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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
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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 -
Fair Book
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Here is the 2023 Fair Book: Cumberland County Fair Book 2023.pdf
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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.
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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