The fair will celebrate 79 seasons of family fun with live music, midway rides for all ages, Tiger Encounter show, a petting farm, animal barns, Magicman TJ Hill, Ember Fire Arts (Tuesday – Thursday), Contortion & Danger Show (Friday – Saturday), antique farm displays, circus train displays, community exhibits, vendors and favorite fair food. Entertainment highlights include The Weejam Band (6:30 pm Tuesday), Son of a Preacher (6 pm Wednesday), Senior Fun Night & Southern Gospel Program (4:30-9 pm Thursday), Vintage Cross (6:30 pm Friday) and Miss Chowan County Regional Fair Pageant (6 pm Saturday).
Fair admission: $8 at the gate, $6 online before Sept. 23, free for kids under 36″ tall. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $25 on site and $22 in advance. A Family 4 Pack (2 adult/2 child admissions & ride wristbands) is $100 in advance. Ride tickets are also available on the midway. Visit the website for free admission days (students, seniors & military) and Tuesday Car Load Night ($75/vehicle for admission & unlimited rides, up to 6 occupants). Fair hours are 4-11 pm Tuesday – Friday and 11 am-midnight Saturday. The Chowan County Regional Fair is sponsored by American Legion Post 40, a nonprofit organization.
