2025 FAIR ATTRACTIONS
GRANDSTAND LIVE MUSIC
Opal Moon Band
Grandstand Live Music on Wednesday, August 27, 2005 at 9pm
Opal Moon Band is a regional band based in Hickory NC. They go from Dolly to Metallica and make it all sound authentic.
Shellem Cline
Grandstand Live Music on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9pm
Shellem Cline is a national award-winning Christian Country Artist from North Carolina. Cline grew up singing Southern Gospel music with his family.
The Deacon Black Band
Grandstand Live Music on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9pm
The Deacon Black Band will be bringing you a variety of classic rock, southern rock, country, hair metal and dance.
Carolina The Band
Grandstand Live Music on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9pm
Carolina The Band performs energetic, great songs, clean vocals, enthusiasm, and a true love for the people they sing for are ingredients of a professional music group that can be attributed to only a few out there.
Adam Rose
Grandstand Live Music on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 9pm
Adam Rose is a seasoned musician, recording artist, and worship leader from Maiden, North Carolina.
The Sigmon Stringers
Grandstand Live Music on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 9pm
The Sigmon Stringers are a three-generation bluegrass and gospel band. The shows are entertaining and fun for the kids.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Electrifying Magic Starring Jay Mattioil
This show features several large-scale illusions seen nowhere else in the world, as well as hilarious high-energy, audience participation.
Wonderland Circus
Suspense will rise, jaws will drop as you watch in awe of their thrilling magician, amazing acrobats, lighting fast juggler, laugh along with their hilarious clown, and witness the magic and wonder of the talented performers!
The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
ONE DAY ONLY – Monday, September 1st!
The Little Roy and Lizzy Show are a bluegrass-gospel troupe led by Dove Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Elizabeth Long and veteran picker/all-around entertainer Little Roy Lewis.
Washboard Willie
This is a one-musical band whose mission is to spread joy while entertaining kids and adults through his musical routines.
Lew-E
Lew-E’s Comedy Circus will have some amazing acts with is silly stunts and audience interactions.
JB Craftwork, James Brinley
Check out some of his amazing carvings and items he will have available with “JB Craftwork, James Brinley” our amazing chainsaw artist.
Carolina Helicopter Tours
Carolina Helicopter Tour rides
Starting at $30 per person
*Subject to change per weather conditions
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Join us for the Kiddie Tractor Pull, on Sunday, August 31 at 5:00 pm! Sponored by Sig’s Tire.
Camel & Pony Rides
Buffao Beals will be offering Camel & Pony Rides to purchase!
Livestock Barn
Check out the LIVESTOCK BARN area. Take the children to see the cows, goats, sheep, and hogs! You must leave strollers, bottles, and pacifiers outside of the barn per NC Health Association.
James H. Drew Exposition
We are excited that James H. Drew Exposition will bringing their amazing rides back to the fair this year!
Craft Barn
Be sure to walk through the CRAFT BARN. Check out the JUNIORS DEPARTMENT that groups the items that anyone 15 years and younger may enter. Area includes baked goods, sewing, agriculture, etc.
ADDRESS
Mailing Address: PO Box 1844, Hickory, NC 28603
Physical Address: 1 American Legion Ave, Newton, NC 28658
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“So don’t miss out on this year’s fair, where there is Food, Family, and Fun.” - Gary Price, President