115 DAYS UNTIL THE

2026 IREDELL COUNTY FAIR

Sep 4 - Sep 12

Fair Schedule
View the fair daily schedule for information on shows, entertainment, and activities taking place each day of the fair.

Marc Dobson's One Man Band

Performing daily throughout the fair.


The Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli

Performing daily Septmeber 7-12.  See schedule at the fair for specific times.


Fireworks

September 11 & 12 at dusk

Friday, September 4, 2026

5:00 pm
Fair Opens
5:00 pm
Midway Opens
7:00 pm
Fair Opening Ceremony
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Saturday, September 5, 2026

3:00 pm
Fair Opens
3:00 pm
Midway Opens
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Sunday, September 6, 2026

3:00 pm
Fair Opens
3:00 pm
Midway Opens
7:00 pm
Dairy Cattle Show

Location

Animal Barn
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Monday, September 7, 2026

3:00 pm
Fair Opens
3:00 pm
Midway Opens
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

5:00 pm
Fair Opens
5:00 pm
Midway Opens
6:00 pm
Beef Cattle Show

Location

Animal Barn
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

5:00 pm
Fair Opens
5:00 pm
Midway Opens
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Thursday, September 10, 2026

5:00 pm
Fair Opens
Seniors & Veterans Day - Free Admission

Ends - 11:00pm

  Ticket Info and Specials:

Free admission for seniors and veterans.
5:00 pm
Midway Opens
6:00 pm
Sheep & Goat Show

Location

Animal Barn
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Friday, September 11, 2026

3:30 pm
Dairy Judging Contest

Location

Animal Barn
5:00 pm
Fair Opens
5:00 pm
Midway Opens
7:00 pm
Dairy Show

Location

Animal Barn
8:30 pm
Fireworks at Dark

Fireworks at Dark!
11:00 pm
Midway Closes

Saturday, September 12, 2026

3:00 pm
Fair Opens
3:00 pm
Special Abilities Junior Dairy Show

Location

Animal Barn
Midway Opens
8:30 pm
Fireworks at Dark

Fireworks at Dark!
11:00 pm
Midway Closes