Admission is free with a valid parking pass, which costs $15. If you’re arriving on foot and not parking a vehicle, admission is $5 per person.
A parking pass is $15 per vehicle and includes admission for everyone inside. Same day re-entry is allowed. Ride together and save!
The fair accepts cash and most major credit cards, with ATMs available on-site. Carnival ticket booths accept cash, card, and Apple Pay. Payment options for food vendors, commercial booths, and other vendors may vary.
Clear bags are required in the Carnival area but suggested throughout the fairgrounds. All bags are subject to search.
IMPORTANT INFO:
🚫 No kid drop off 🚫
Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 19 years or older.
❌ No backpacks, hoodies or face coverings ❌
Wristband Night Pricing (M, AUG 4): $25
Weekday Wristband Pricing (T-TH): $30
Weekend Wristband Pricing (F-SUN): $35
Save an extra $5 when you buy advanced carnival wristbands online before July 30.
IMPORTANT INFO:
🛑 Clear bag policy 🛑
Clear bags are required in the Carnival area and suggested throughout the fairgrounds. All bags are subject to search.
🚫 No kid drop off 🚫
Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 19 years or older.
❌ No backpacks, hoodies or face coverings ❌
Yes, indoor restrooms are available throughout the fairgrounds, and in most pavilions.
Please refer to the map to see locations!
Yes, the fairgrounds are designed to accommodate visitors with mobility needs. The parking attendants at the gates will direct you to our ADA parking areas.
By entering the fairgrounds, all guests, participants, and exhibitors acknowledge and agree that their image, likeness, and/or voice may be captured by photography, video, or other means. These recordings may be used for promotional, advertising, publicity, or other purposes by the Sandhills Global Event Center and its partners. This includes—but is not limited to—use in print materials, digital media, social media, and broadcast. Entry to the fairgrounds constitutes your consent to such use.
Drop offs are not allowed. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 19 years or older.
