FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
THE 2026 CHATHAM COUNTY FAIR
GET READY FOR THE 76TH ANNUAL CHATHAM COUNTY FAIR
September 17 – 20, 2026
VIEW THE FLYER FOR THIS YEAR’S FAIR HERE.
Thursday 5pm — Opening Ceremony — Honor Guard & County Officials
SCHEDULE:
| Thursday, September 17th 4 pm – 10 pm | Friday, September 18th 4 pm – 10 pm |
| Saturday, September 19th 1 pm – 10 pm | Sunday, September 20th 1 pm – 8 pm |
Attractions: Rides for Adults and Kids, Games, Music, Live Bands, Fashion Show, Talent Show, Food Trucks, Merchandise Vendors, Exhibits, Raffles, and many more attractions!
Seaforth FFA GAME ZONE Daily
Be a SPONSOR, VENDOR, or SHOWCASE YOUR TALENTS — Call 984-484-8496 or email malinda.amarsh@gmail.com.
Admission:
Adults: $6.00
Children 13 & up: $6.00
Children 6 – 12: $4.00
Children 5 and under: FREE
Disabled Vets with ID: FREE
Handicap Wheelchair: FREE
Senior 65+: Free Friday 4 – 6 pm
Students K-12: Free Thursday
Exhibits (non-perishable) accepted Tuesday & Wednesday, Sept. 15 & 16th, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Perishables ONLY accepted September 17th, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Need more information? Call 984-484-8496 or 919-265-7049
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CHATHAM COUNTY FAIR!
Join us for the **76th Annual Chatham County Fair** — a weekend of family-friendly fun from September 17 to September 20. 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!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
ENTRANTS: Click here for the 2026 Premium Book
EXHIBITORS: Click here for the 2026 Exhibition Flyer
VENDORS WELCOME! Click here for the 2026 Vendor Form
SPONSORS: Click here for the 2026 Sponsors Packet
GET READY FOR THE FAIR!
Dive into a Week of Fun and Festivities!
SCHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
The Entertainment schedule for the 2026 Chatham County Fair is as follows: Stay tuned for updates
On all outside stage events, the inside stage will be a back-up in case of rain. Also, a smaller PA with 2 mics should be set up inside during outside performance events, as events may be added.
Visit our FARM ANIMALS – Potbelly Pig, goats, horse, cow, and many more!!!!
DJs and ENTERTAINMENT performing throughout the Fair – Stay tuned for UPDATES!
On the Sunday, September 20, 2026, Liquid Pleasure will be the closing performance!!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH – OPENING DAY
EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY Sept 17-20, 2026 – Inside and Outside Stages
4:00pm – 10:00pm DJs and ENTERTAINMENT– Outside Stage
5:30pm – 6:30pm Opening Ceremonies– Outside Stage
4:00 PM – Midway
Gates Open to the Public
Chatham County Students (with ID card) Admitted Free!!
5:00 PM
Chatham County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard will perform to begin the *Opening Ceremonies*
6:15 PM – Indoor Stage
Brief Welcoming Remarks by Glenn Foxx, Jr., Association President; Greeting from the NC Department of Agriculture; Remarks from Invited Guests; and Welcome to the Midway; Review of Exhibits, Vendors and Concessionaires.
5:00 PM-10:00 PM – Midway
R and D Amusements, Games and Concessions
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Outside Stage
DJs and ENTERTAINMENT
More Music and Events Schedule to Come.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
4:00 PM
Gates Open to the Public
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
R and D Amusements, Games and Concessions
4:00pm – 6:00pm Line Dancing – Outside Stage
6:30pm – 9:30pm Pat & The Soul BROS Band – Outside Stage
About Pat & the Soul Brothers: We’re a 3-piece band, we do full band, or acoustic, performing Blues, R&B, Soul, Country, and a little bit of everything.
More Music and Events TBA
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Gates Open to the Public
R and D Amusements, Games and Concessions
5:00pm – 8:00pm Pageants TBA – Inside Stage
1:00pm – 5:45pm DJ LOBITO (Hdz) – Outside Stage
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Presentation – Inside Stage
Legend of WYATT OUTLAW
5:00pm – 8:00pm Pageants TBA – Outside Stage
6:00pm – 6:45 pm Stan Malette Saxophonist – Outside Stage
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.
Read more.
7:00pm – 9:00pm Coezii Music Collective Band – Outside Stage
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
10:10 AM – 12:00 NOON
Main Building Available for an Ecumenical Service. Please contact us if interested.
All Are Welcome!
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gates Open to the Public
R and D Amusements, Games and Concessions
1:00pm – UNTIL – Children’s Art Activities Tent
1:00pm – 3:00pm Spiritual Tones Gospel Group of Pittsboro
4:00pm – 8:00pm The Famous Liquid Pleasure Band
Experience The Magic of Live Music — Diverse repertoire spanning across genres like funk, R&B, soul, and pop, the band ensures a high-energy performance that gets everyone on their feet.
About Liquid Pleasure: Liquid Pleasure Band is a dynamic and electrifying musical ensemble that brings an unparalleled entertainment experience to any event. With their diverse repertoire spanning across genres like funk, R&B, soul, and pop, the band ensures a high-energy performance that gets everyone on their feet.
From classic hits to contemporary favorites, Liquid Pleasure Band has the versatility to cater to various audiences and age groups. Their seamless blend of vocals, instruments, and infectious rhythms will keep the party going from start to finish.
Website: Liquidpleasureband.com
ADMISSION
ADULTS
$6.00 (tax included)
CHILDREN (AGE 6 – 12)
$4.00 (tax included)
CHILDREN (AGE 13 and up)
$6.00 (tax included)
CHILDREN (AGE 5 & UNDER)
FREE!
DISABLED VETS (WITH I.D. CARD)
FREE!
HANDICAP WHEELCHAIR
FREE!
SENIOR 65+
FREE Friday 4 – 6 pm
STUDENTS K-12
FREE Thursday
“GOT TO BE NC AGRICULTURE”
RAFFLE TICKETS (price TBD)
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: 1:00pm – 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, 2026
OFFICERS
Glenn Foxx, Jr., Board President
Brother Peacemaker, Vice President
Shirley Hart, Secretary
Michael Knight, Treasurer
Malinda Marsh, Assistant Treasurer
Malinda Marsh, Event Coordinator
Wesley Andrews, Parliamentarian
Brother Peacemaker, Chaplain
BOARD MEMBERS
Norman Clark, Jr.
Stan Malette
Andre Mapp
Brother Peacemaker
Lester Rogers
Cecil Watson
2025 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Shirley Taylor Edwards
Contact: (919) 444-3048
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
GLENN FOXX, JR., PRESIDENT
Greetings!
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 76th Annual Chatham County Agriculture and Industrial Fair. From September 17th through 20th, 2026 we will celebrate 76 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 and submission begin for all non-perishable entries on Tuesday & Wednesday, Sept. 15 & 16th, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Perishables will be accepted September 17th, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
We are excited to announce that R and D Amusements will join us again as our carnival host for 2026, 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!
Glenn Foxx, Jr.
President
And last but by no means least, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, patrons and advertisers listed here.
We encourage all who have an interest in this historic institution to help strengthen the Fair.