The Cumberland County Fair will be held Sept. 3 - 12 at the Crown Complex. Face masks or coverings will be required at indoor events in the Crown Arena.

The theme for the 2021 Cumberland County Fair is “Agriculture and Food and Rides! Oh My!” The annual event celebrates Cumberland County’s agricultural heritage and combines family fun and entertainment with exciting rides and fair food. There will be livestock shows and exhibits every day the fair is open.

Admission and Schedule

Admission is $8 per person (adults and children ages 3 and up). Single ride tickets are $1.25;unlimited ride wristbands are $25. Residents can purchase tickets in advance at CapeFearTix.com, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Services and in person at the Crown Complex box office. The fair schedule and special ticket prices are listed below:

Sept. 3: Gates open at 5 p.m. Free admissions for healthcare professionals. Children ages 3 - 12 get in for $5. Admission is $8 for all other individuals ages 13 and older.

Sept. 4: Gates open at 1 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and children 3 years of age and older.

Sept. 5: Gates open at 1 p.m. Day of Giving. Free admission with six non-perishable food items. One free ticket for every six items donated. Admission is $8 for adults and children 3 years of age and older.

Sept. 6: Gates open at 1 p.m. Pay One Price Night $15 admission and unlimited rides.

Sept. 7- 9: Gates open at 5 p.m. Pay One Price Night $15 admission and unlimited rides.

Sept. 10 – Gates open at 5 p.m. Free admission for school personnel with valid ID. Admission is $8 for all other individuals ages 13 and older.

Sept. 11 – Gates open at 1 p.m. Free admission for military and first responders with valid ID. Admission is $8 for all other individuals ages 13 and older.

Sept. 12 – Gates open at 1 p.m. Admission is $8 for all individuals ages 13 and older.

Events and Exhibits

Events include an interactive petting farm, toddler driving school, arts and crafts shows and vendors booths. Various musical acts will perform on the entertainment stage, including Reflections II, Throwback Collaboration Band, Steel County Express, Rivermist, Darkhorse and more. The Cumberland County Fair Pageant will be held Sept. 4. There are 10 pageant categories for contestants from birth to ages 20 and up. Aug. 23 is the deadline to receive pageant applications.

For more information about the Cumberland County Fair, including entertainment and exhibits, go to cumberlandcountyfair.org. For more information about Cumberland County Cooperative Extension, go to cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu.