Beginning Friday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Aug. 28, patrons can buy in advance and skip the line at the Ticket Office. Pre-purchase your ticket to the Central Carolina Fair online at Ticketmaster.com. Advance tickets are $27 (plus applicable fees) and include admission and unlimited ride wristband. Admission only advance tickets (no ride wristband) are also available for $7 (plus fees). Advance tickets are good for any of day of the Fair. 

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 25 or older after 8 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. A valid photo ID is required for age verification. The Fair reserves the right to deny entry to individuals who do not comply with this policy.

• Children (Under 42"): Free
• Seniors (Age 60+): Free
• Military: Free with Valid ID
• College Students: Free with Valid ID

Unlimited ride wristband - $30 (Mon-Fri); $35 (Sat-Sun).

'Dollar Days' will be in effect at the Fair on Thursday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 11, with free admission and all rides only $1 beginning at 4 PM.
 

From 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., everyone pays one price! Come on out for $15 admission and unlimited ride wristband (please note ride band valid until 5 p.m.).

The 2025 Central Carolina Fair’s midway will feature an exciting assortment of rides, games, food and attractions. From hair-raising thrill rides to a selection of classic kiddie rides, Michael's Amusements will provide family-friendly entertainment all ages!

A mouth-watering variety of delicious and unique food items await fairgoers. From traditional Fair favorites such as corn dogs, candy apples and funnel cakes to Italian sausages, turkey legs and pizza, Central Carolina Fair food vendors will have a wide selection of food and beverage items to choose from.  

The annual animal exhibit from Wilkie Farms will once again be one of the highlights on the midway. Featuring exotic and traditional farm animals and pony rides, the animal exhibit is always one of the most popular attractions for fairgoers young and old. 

Be prepared for fun and edge of your seat entertainment. HAMID CIRCUS, The oldest single family-owned circus in America. You can expect to see daring aerial feats, balancing brilliance, one wheel wizards, and cavalcades of K9's!