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What’s new at the 2025 Cabarrus County Fair

The annual fair returns to Concord’s Cabarrus Arena & Events Center from Friday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 13.

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A GIF of fairgoers at the Cabarrus County Fair.

We’re fairly certain you won’t want to miss this.

Photos by Michael A Anderson Photography + Southern Rodeo Company

The Cabarrus County Fair and Rodeo kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 5-Saturday, Sept. 13, with rides, games, classic fair food, and nonstop family fun.

Rides aren’t the only thrills this year — for the first time ever, the fair will feature a rodeo hosted by Southern Rodeo Company, a two-time award-winning stock contractor.

Here’s the schedule for this year:

⏰ Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m., Friday: 4 p.m.-midnight, Saturday: 1 p.m.-midnight, and Sundays: 1-10 p.m.
  • Rodeo: Sept. 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 6:30 p.m. (separate $25 ticket; includes fair admission)

🎟️ Discount nights

  • Senior Day | Monday, Sept. 8 | Free admission from 3 to 4 p.m. for ages 55+.
  • Two-Can Tuesday | Tuesday, Sept. 9 | Get $2 off when you donate two nonperishable food items.
  • School Night | Wednesday, Sept. 10 | Free admission for Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools students (tickets will be sent home with them).
  • Carload Night | Thursday, Sept. 11 | $90 per vehicle (up to six people).

Plan your visit + snag tix

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