From the mountains to the coast, communities across the state are gearing up for a fun-filled fair season. Whether you go for the thrilling rides, live music and unique fried food offerings or the livestock shows and agricultural exhibits, North Carolina fairs offer something for everyone. Mark your calendars for these 2025 North Carolina county and regional fairs happening this August, September and October.
August 2026 North Carolina County Fairs
Aug. 21-29: Drexel Fair in Drexel
September 2026 North Carolina County Fairs
Sept. 2-7: Hickory American Legion Fair in Newton
Sept. 4-12: Iredell County Agricultural Fair in Troutman
Sept. 4-13: Cumberland County Fair in Fayetteville
Sept. 11-19 Cabarrus County Fair in Concord
Sept. 11-20: N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher
Sept. 15-19: Stokes County Agricultural Fair in King
Sept. 16-20: Lee Regional Fair in Sanford
Sept. 17-20: Chatham County Agricultural and Industrial Fair in Pittsboro
Sept. TBD: Duplin Agribusiness Fair in Kenansville
Sept. 21-26: Davidson County Agricultural Fair in Lexington
Sept. 21-26: Rowan County Agricultural and Industrial Fair in Salisbury
Sept. TBD: Surry County Agricultural Fair in Mt. Airy
Sept. 22-27: Pitt County American Legion Agricultural Fair in Greenville
Sept. 22-27: Wilson County Fair in Wilson
Sept. 29-Oct. 3: Chowan County Regional Fair in Edenton
Sept. TBD: Caldwell Agricultural Fair in Lenoir
Sept. 24-27: Haywood County Fair in Waynesville
October 2026 North Carolina County Fairs
Oct. 1-10: Robeson County Fair in Lumberton
Oct. 1-10: Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair in Dudley
Oct. 1-11: Cleveland County Fair in Shelby
Oct. 2-11: Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem
Oct. 13-17: Onslow County Agricultural Fair in Jacksonville
Oct. 13-18: Columbus County Agricultural Fair in Whiteville
Oct. 15-25: North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh
Oct. 21-25: Brunswick Agricultural Fair & Expo in Ash
Oct. TBD: Lenoir County Agricultural Fair in Kinston
Oct. TBD: Wilkes County Agricultural Fair in Wilkesboro
