Cherokee County Fair Returns with Free Entry, New Location

ANDREWS, N.C. — The Cherokee County Fair is set to bring four days of family-friendly excitement to Andrews from Sept. 17-20, 2025, with no entry fee and a new location at the Family Dollar parking lot on Main Street and Wilson, organizers announced.

This year’s fair, hosted at 160 Park St., promises a vibrant lineup of carnival rides, food, live music, and food trucks. Midway Rides Unlimited will provide thrilling rides, with ticket options available all four days. All-You-Can-Ride wristbands will be offered on Friday for $25 and Saturday for $30. Individual ride tickets are priced at $1.25 each, 20 for $20, or 45 for $40. Wristbands and tickets are not available on Wednesday and Thursday, when rides operate on tickets only.

The fair kicks off Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with carnival food and rides setting the tone. On Friday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, from noon to 11 p.m., attendees can enjoy live music and a variety of food trucks alongside the carnival attractions.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Cherokee County Fair to a new location with free admission, making it easier for families to come together and celebrate our community’s spirit,” organizers said in a statement.

For more information, contact the Cherokee County Fair at hello@cherokeecountyfair.org or visit cherokeecountyfair.org.