61st Annual Chatham County Fair This Weekend

Photo from Chatham County Fair.

Chatham County, NC – This weekend, the weather finally feels like Fall. Come out and enjoy the cooler temperatures at the 61st Annual Chatham County Fair.

The Fair runs September 28 – October 1. Face painting, food, rides, line dancing, live music, and the crowning of Little Miss Chatham County, will be happening all weekend long.

Admission:
Adults, $4, Children (Age 6-12), $3, Children (Age 5 and under), Free

Bring the family out to enjoy games, rides, animals, crafts, (and my favorite) the best fair food around! I always run out of room in my stomach before I can sample all the goodies.

Contests:

Biggest Pumpkin Contest

1ST Prize    $300.00
2ND Prize    $200.00
3RD Prize    $100.00

Biggest Watermelon Contest

1ST Prize    $100.00
2ND Prize     $50.00
3RD Prize     $25.00

Ice cream Churn-Off

Bring you best recipe and favorite fresh ingredients. Churning begins at 3:30 on Saturday.

Come on out to the Fairgrounds this weekend and start your Fall off by supporting the agricultural, arts & crafts, and music in Chatham County. For a full list of Fair events visit The Chatham County Fair Association.

 

Other Events This Weekend

Don’t miss the 4th Annual Pepper Festival at Briar Chapel.  Also happening is First Sunday, October 2nd, at downtown Pittsboro shops and eateries. First Sunday is a monthly artisan market held on the streets of downtown Pittsboro from noon to 4 p.m..