Fair Admission
Welcome back to the 113th Annual Hickory Fair!
Our theme this year is Stars, Rides & Southern Nights!
The 2026 fair runs for six days, beginning on Wednesday, September 2nd, and ends on Labor Day, September 7th.
Attractions are midway rides, helicopter rides, camel rides, pony rides, local agricultural products and livestock exhibits, craft barn, exhibit hall with all kinds of vendors, veterans wall, live music, and entertainment.
Gate Admissions:
Gate Admissions are subject to change. Ride Specials Do Not Include Gate Admission.
Ages 0 – 6 : FREE
Ages 7 – 12 : $5.00
Ages 13 + : $10.00
Parking:
All gate admission tickets include free parking.
Advanced Midway Unlimited Ride Tickets are on sale now!
Take advantage of presale pricing thru 11:59pm on September 1st!
Save up to $10, Only $20 online – Acceptable Any Day Of Fair!
Unlimited Ride Prices After September 1st
Wednesday-Friday: $25
Saturday-Monday: $30
“*An Additional E-ticket convenience fee will be added upon checkout.”
Ride Specials Do Not Include Gate Admission.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!
Midway Ride Tickets: $1.25 each
Bulk Purchase Specials:
120 Tickets: $100.00 • Save $50.00
55 Tickets: $50.00 • Save $18.75
21 Tickets: $20.00 • Save $6.25
All Rides Require More Than One (1) Ticket Each
*Ride specials does not include admission.
Midway Specials
WED • SEPT. 2
Unlimited Rides: $25
(5PM- CLOSE)
Gates & Midway Open: 5pm
Musical Act: 8pm
Fireworks: 10:30pm
THURS • SEPT. 3
Unlimited Rides: $25
(5PM- CLOSE)
Gates & Midway Open: 5pm
Musical Act: 8pm
Fireworks: 10:30pm
FRI • SEPT. 4
Senior Citizen & Veterans Day
55 and Older – $5.00 from 5pm till Close
Unlimited Rides: $25
(5PM- CLOSE)
Gates & Midway Open: 5pm
Musical Act: 8pm
Fireworks: 10:30pm
SAT • SEPT. 5
Unlimited Rides: $30
(2PM- CLOSE)
Gates & Midway Open: 2pm
Musical Act: 8pm
Fireworks: 10:30pm
SUN • SEPT. 6
Unlimited Rides: $30
(2PM- CLOSE)
Gates & Midway Open: 2pm
Kiddie Tractor Pull: 5pm
(Sponsored by: Sig’s Tire)
Musical Act: 8pm
Fireworks: 10:30pm
MON • SEPT 7
Unlimited Rides: $30
(2PM- CLOSE)
Gates & Midway Open: 2pm
Musical Act: 8pm
Fair Closes: 12am
* NO FIREWORKS SHOW *
ADDRESS
Mailing Address: PO Box 1844, Hickory, NC 28603
Physical Address: 1 American Legion Ave, Newton, NC 28658
PHONE NUMBER
“So don’t miss out on this year’s fair, where there is Food, Family, and Fun.” - Gary Price, President