The 69th annual fair features the Ninja Experience thrill show, midway rides for the whole family, local entertainment, contests, bicycle giveaways, community exhibits, educational booths, tasty carnival eats and more. Fair highlights include the 37th Annual Cheerleading Competition (6:30pm Tuesday); 24K Cowgirls Equestrian Drill Team (6pm Wednesday, 3pm Saturday); Extreme Shock Pro Wrestling (7pm Thursday); and Demolition Derby (5pm Saturday) followed by Motocross Racing. Fair admission: $7 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; $8 Saturday; free for kids 4 & younger. On Dollar Day (Thursday), admission and rides are $1 each (10-ride minimum purchase). Unlimited ride wristbands are 2/$25 on Tuesday and $25 each Wednesday – Saturday. See the website for pre-sale admission/unlimited ride combo tickets ($25 each or 4/$75 before 5pm Tues., Oct. 1); free admission specials for students, seniors and vocational rehab residents; and Friday – Saturday discounted tickets to the Extreme Fear ScareGrounds haunted house. Fair hours are 5-11pm Tuesday – Friday and 1-11pm Saturday at 401 Fairgrounds Road. The fair is presented by the nonprofit Lenoir County Fair Association.