Lenoir County Agricultural Fair
Visitors can experience carnival rides and midway games provided by Dreamland Amusements, alongside daily Lance Gifford magic shows and agricultural education programs. The motorsports arena hosts high-energy events like a Figure 8 derby and a demolition derby. Additional entertainment spans live wrestling, dance studio showcases, high school band performances, a classic car cruise-in, and contests such as the diaper derby and tractor driving.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
General admission: Tuesday–Friday, adults and students K–12 $8; Saturday, adults and students K–12 $10; children 4 and under free all week. Unlimited ride wristbands Tuesday–Saturday: $25. BOGO Tuesday, October 6: buy one armband at regular price, get one free. Dollar Day Thursday, October 8: gate admission $1 and rides $1 each, with a minimum $10 ride-ticket purchase.
Ages
All ages
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Tips & Advice
- Plan ahead before leaving the fairgrounds, as there are no free pass-outs or re-entry at the gate.
- Senior citizens aged 62 and older can enter for free between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Look out for special promotions during the week, including a BOGO armband offer on Tuesday and Dollar Day ride specials on Thursday.
Special Events & Promotions
- BOGO armbands on Tuesday, October 6.
- Dollar Day on Thursday, October 8: admission and rides are $1; ride tickets require a minimum $10 purchase.
- Vocational rehabilitation residents and one chaperone, plus seniors 62 and older, get free admission Tuesday–Thursday from 5–7 p.m.
- Extreme Fear Scaregrounds offers discounted haunted-house admission during fair week; it runs Friday and Saturday.
Links & Contact
Run by Dreamland Amusements
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I leave the fair and return later?
No, there are no free passes issued in or out of the gate.
How can I purchase ride passes?
Unlimited ride wristbands can be bought online or on the midway from Dreamland Amusements, where individual tickets and books of tickets are also sold.
What motorsports events are featured?
The motorsports arena features a Figure 8 Derby and a Demolition Derby.
What kind of competitions and contests take place?
The fair hosts a cheerleading competition, diaper derby, tractor driving, and baking and cooking contests.
Is there a haunted attraction on-site?
Yes, Extreme Fear Scaregrounds operates as a haunted house attraction during the fair.
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