Planning Your Visit
Drexel is between Morganton and Hickory in the scenic Catawba Valley — a central stop for families from across the western Piedmont.
Fair Highlights
Expect carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, livestock judging, grandstand entertainment, and the friendly community atmosphere of a small-town North Carolina fair.
A Closer Look
The Drexel Fair in the small Burke County community of Drexel is a nine-day late-summer tradition drawing families from the Catawba Valley for rides, entertainment, and competition.
Heading to Drexel Fair?
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