74 YEARS OF FAMILY FUN
WELCOME TO THE 74TH ANNUAL CHATHAM COUNTY FAIR
September 19 – 22, 2024
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
ENTRANTS: Click here for the 2024 Premium Book
EXHIBITORS: Click here for the 2024 Exhibition Instructions; Click here for the Exhibits and Entrants Guide
VENDORS WELCOME! Click here for the 2024 Vendor Form
SPONSORS: Click here for the 2024 Sponsors Packet
Join us for the **74th Annual Chatham County Fair** — a weekend of family-friendly fun from September 19 to September 22! The fair will feature thrilling rides, live music performances, and delicious carnival food.
Daily events include livestock shows, rodeos, and a market livestock auction, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Admission prices are listed below. Bring the whole family for a memorable summer experience at the fairgrounds!
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GET READY FOR THE FAIR!
Dive into a Week of Fun and Festivities!
SCHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
| Opening Day, 5:00 PM Midway | __ | Gates Open to the Public | __ |
| Chatham County Students (with ID card) Admitted Free!! | __ | __ | |
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Chatham County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard will perform to begin the *Opening Ceremonies* |
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6:15 PM
Indoor Stage |
Brief Welcoming Remarks including Welcome by Malinda Marsh, Association President; Special Recognition of Carl Bryant. Greeting from the NC Department of Agriculture; Remarks from Invited Guests; Welcome to the Midway; Review of Exhibits, Vendors and Concessionaires | ||
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| 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Midway | __ |
R and D Amusements, Games and Concessions
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| 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Midway | __ |
Multi-talented artist will offer karaoke participation and perform her own favorites
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
| 4:00 PM Gates open 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
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| 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Outside Stage |
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Musical Performers including many styles and crowd pleasers. |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
| Gates open 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
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| 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Inside Stage |
__ | Dance Program |
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| 3:00 PM-4:30 PM Inside Stage |
__ | 2024 Little Miss Chatham Pageant | __ |
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| 3:00 -4:30 PM Outside Stage |
__ | Grade School Talent Show Inviting all Chatham County Grade School attendees to present your talents for prizes. The prizes will be one each for High School ($50), Junior High ($35), and Elementary School ($20). Come out and present your talents. If you need supporting music, please bring on a cell phone, or contact Stan Malette at (919) 742-2779 by September 20, 2024. |
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| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Inside Stage |
__ | Fashion Show Expo An annual crowd pleaser! Will your neighbor appear this year? And what will she/he be wearing? |
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| 5:00 PM-5:50 PM PM Outside Stage |
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| 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Outside Stage |
__ | Stan Malette, tenor sax. Traditional, Blues, and Soulful sounds presented by this talented, powerful vocalist, augmented with tasty sax accompaniment. | __ |
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| 6:15 PM – 6:50 PM Outside Stage |
__ | Stan Malette, tenor sax. R&B, Pop, and Contemporary Country sounds from this soulful sax man and NCCU grad, who has performed all over the East Coast and in Japan. | __ |
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| 7:00PM – 9:00PM PM Outside Stage |
__ | Music Music. Popular Greensboro based group led by lead vocalist Lois will thrill audiences with her smooth sounds of R&B and Pop as our headliner for the Saturday activities. | |
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
| 10:10 AM – 12:00 Noon | __ | Main Building Available for an Ecumenical Service. Please contact me if interested. All are welcome! | __ |
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| Gates Open 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
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Gates Open to the Public R and D Amusements Games and Concessions |
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| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Outdoor Stage |
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ADMISSION
ADULTS
$6.00 (tax included)
CHILDREN (AGE 6 – 12)
$4.00 (tax included)
CHILDREN (AGE 5 & UNDER)
FREE!
DISABLED VETS (WITH I.D. CARD)
FREE!
children’s bicycle contest
(AGES 6 – 9)
“got to be nc AGRICULTURE” RAFFLE TICKETS
1 FOR $2 OR 3 FOR $5
Rules and Entry Forms will be available in the Fair Building
ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Midway opens Thursday evening.
Midway by R and D Amusements
Tickets and wrist bands for the Midway rides will be available from the Midway staff for $25.
MIDWAY RIDE TICKETS
Midway ride tickets, for $1.25 each, will be available for purchase at the Midway from carnival staff. Rides will cost 3 to 5 tickets OR a wrist band will be available for only $25 for unlimited rides for the following periods (a new wrist band for each period):
Thursday: 6:00pm-closing
Friday: 4:00pm-closing
Saturday: 1:00-4:00pm, 4:00pm-closing
Sunday: 1:00pm-4:00pm, 4:00pm-closing
JUST A REMINDER FOR OUR POLITICIAN FRIENDS, PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!
WHERE TO FIND US
FAIRGROUNDS
The Fairgrounds are located in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
From the Courthouse Circle follow Business 64 East toward Raleigh and turn right onto the Fairgrounds Road* — just east of the Food Lion Shopping Center.
The Fairgrounds are located in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
From the Courthouse Circle follow Business 64 East toward Raleigh and turn right onto the Fairgrounds Road* — just east of the Food Lion Shopping Center.
Click here for a Map Quest link.
Or here for a Google Maps Link.
The Fair Building is on the south east side at the end of Fairgrounds Road
(* also known as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive)
CHATHAM COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL FAIR ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2024
OFFICERS
Malinda Marsh, Board President
Elizabeth Alston,1st Vice President
Shirley Hart, Secretary
Mary Parker, Assistant Secretary
Michael Knight, Treasurer
Wesley Andrews, Parliamentarian
Brother Peacemaker, Chaplain
Board Members
Stan Malette
Shirley Hart
Glenn Foxx, Jr
Andrea Wiley
Cecil Wilson
2024 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Shirley Taylor Edwards
Contact her at (919) 444-3048
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
MALINDA MARSH, PRESIDENT
Greetings!
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 74th annual Chatham County Agriculture and Industrial Fair. From September 19 through 22, 2024 we will celebrate 74 years of service to all the citizens of Chatham County and surrounding counties. And we are delighted to once again partner with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Chatham County Center, providing fun and entertainment for everyone.
On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to invite you to display your arts and crafts, fruits, vegetables and livestock. Please review the different categories listed in our premium booklet and plan to enter your products. Registration begins for all non-perishable entries on Tuesday, September 17th from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and continues Wednesday September 18th from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please note that only perishables will be accepted Thursday morning September 19th, between 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
We are excited to announce that R and D Amusements will join us again as our carnival host for 2024, with rides, games and carnival foods.
We have prepared a fun filled four days of events for your enjoyment including music every night, both inside and outside. Come on out and bring the family, smell the aroma of the food and enjoy the rides and games!
Have a great, fun-filled week!
Malinda Marsh, President
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