On the Midway
Expect livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, a major carnival midway, grandstand entertainment, military appreciation events, and a wide variety of food and vendor booths.
Before You Go
Fayetteville is home to Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) — the fair has a strong military-family presence and patriotic programming that makes it unique among NC county fairs.
What to Know
In Fayetteville, the Cumberland County Fair is an eleven-day event serving one of North Carolina's most populous counties, drawing large crowds from the Fort Liberty military community and surrounding region. It's been held since 1868, one of North Carolina's most enduring county fair traditions.
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