Cumberland County Fair Opening Weekend

Cumberland County Fair Opening Weekend

Cumberland County
August 27, 2025•3 min read

It's time for the Cumberland County Fair! The annual event, which celebrates the area's agricultural heritage, kicks off on Friday, August 29, at the Crown Complex and runs through September 7.

This year's fair promises a mix of family fun, entertainment, and education. Fairgoers can look forward to thrilling rides, classic fair food, and a variety of exhibits showcasing local arts, crafts, and agriculture. There will also be a daily lineup of live music and performances by Bob Bohm Family Entertainment, who will be putting on magic shows and family game shows multiple times per day.

Know Before You Go
Dates: August 29 - September 7
Location: The Crown Complex
Hours: Visit the Cumberland County Fair Website for the full opening schedule
Tickets: Admission is $11, and children under age of 3 get in free. Ride wristbands are $32 per person, and individual ride tickets are also available. Be sure to check the full schedule of events for daily admission prices.

Friday, Aug. 29 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

  • FREE admission for Military and First Responders with valid ID

  • Admission $6 for children 3 - 12

  • Admission $11 for all individuals 13 and older

Saturday, Aug. 30 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

  • Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Sunday, Aug. 31 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

  • Faith and Family Day Presented by HIS Radio

  • Admission $5 off by presenting church bulletin at the Box Office

  • Admission $6 for children 3 – 12

  • Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Monday, Sept. 1 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

  • Sensory Friendly Time 1 – 3 p.m., limited rides with no music or lights (regular fair operations will resume after 3 p.m.)

  • Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Tuesday, Sept. 2 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

  • A Day of Giving Benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank

  • FREE admission with 6 (six) non-perishable food items per person

  • FREE admission for 4-H & FFA card holders

  • School Kids & Personnel Day admission $3 with school ID

  • Admission $6 for adults and children Age 3 and older

  • Adult Karaoke contest

Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

  • BOGO Night (Buy One, Get One)

  • Admission and unlimited ride wristbands are BOGO

  • Hot dogs, corn dogs, funnel cakes and fried Oreos at B & B Concessions are BOGO

  • Hula Hoop Contest

Thursday, Sept. 4 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

  • $3 Thursday – Admission is $3

  • Unlimited Ride Wristbands can still be purchased separately

  • Kids Karaoke Contest

  • Senior Night – Free admission for seniors age 65 and older

Friday, Sept. 5 – Gates open at 5 p.m.

  • Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Saturday, Sept. 6 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

  • $11 Admission for Adults and Children 3 Years of Age and Older

Sunday, Sept. 7 – Gates open at 1 p.m.

  • Faith and Family Day Presented by HIS Radio

  • Admission $5 off by presenting church bulletin at the Box Office

  • Admission $6 for children 3 – 12

  • Admission $11 for adults and children 3 years of age and older

Youth Livestock Shows

  • Junior Laying Hen Show: Friday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m.

  • Market Lamb Show: Saturday, Aug. 30, 1 p.m.

  • Meat Goat Show: Saturday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

  • Livestock Association Show & Sale: Wednesday, Sept. 3, Little Ewe Show at 5 p.m.; followed by Hog Show, Feeder Calves, Steer Show; Show & Sale at 7:30 p.m.

  • Beef Heifers: Friday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m.

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