Pittsboro, NC – The 69th annual Chatham County Agriculture and Industrial Fair will run from September 26 through 29, 2019. Admission to the fair is $6 for adults and $4 for children (6-12 years old). Children under 5 and disabled vets get in for free.
The fair takes place at the County Fairgrounds in Pittsboro, NC. From the Courthouse Circle follow Business 64 East toward Raleigh and turn right onto the Fairgrounds Road — just east of the Food Lion Shopping Center.
The Chatham County Agricultural Fair grew out of the tradition of Achievement Day held annually by Home Demonstration and 4-H Clubs in the area. This event offered a chance for people to display their talent at household arts and receive prizes for their work. The Farm and Home Agent of Chatham County, Mildred Bright Payton, presented an idea for a carnival and County Fair to be held annually, with the proceeds being used to help fund the prizes for the Achievement Day. On May 30, 1949, the Farm and Home Organization voted 16 to 2 in favor of the county fair.
Schedule (subject to change)
Thursday, September 26 Opening Day
5 PM
Chatham County Students (with ID card) Admitted Free!!
Gates Open to the Public 5:15 PM
Chatham County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard will perform to begin the county fair
*Opening Ceremonies*
5:30 PM Brief Welcoming Remarks including Welcome by Larry Brooks, Association President; Greeting from the NC Department of Agriculture; Remarks from Invited Guests;
Welcome to the Midway; Review of Exhibits, Vendors and Concessionaires.
5:30 PM-10 PM
Midway R and D Amusements,
5 Star Farm’s Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides, Games and Concessions
7 PM – 9 PM
Outside Stage Open Mic Karaoke
Presented by Roger Walters
More Music and Events Schedule to Come
Friday, September 27
Gates open
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
R and D Amusements,
5 Star Farm’s Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
The Pieces of Eight Pirate Troop with Captain Jack
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Outside Stage Open Mic Karaoke
Presented by Roger Walters
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Inside Stage BINGO!! Come inside and win!
5:00 PM-7:00PM
Farmers Shelter The Annual Ice Cream Churn-Off
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Outside Stage SWIM Band – Progressive Jazz/Funk/African Band based in Sanford, NC. Swim has performed frequently in Aberdeen and Southern Pines, and for Relay for Life Cancer Awareness.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Outside Stage More Open Mic Karaoke
Presented by Roger Walters
More Music and Events Schedule to Come
Saturday, September 28
Gates open
12:00 noon – 10:00 PM
R and D Amusements,
5 Star Farm’s Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
The Pieces of Eight Pirate Troop with Captain Jack
12:00 Noon 12:30 PM
Outside Stage Krista LeClair – vocals and banjo traditional American Old Time Music. Krista has taught banjo for the Junior Appalachian Musicians, Grades 4-7 at Shikori Hills.
1:00 PM 3:00 PM
Outside Stage Encuesta Nortena – Siler City’s own exciting Hispanic Band featuring Diovanni.
3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Inside Stage 2019 Little Miss Chatham County Fair Pageant
for 5 – 10 year olds.
Practice 10:00-12:00 inside
click here for information
4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Outside Stage 2019 Chatham County Fair K-12 Talent Show
The Ninth Annual Talent Show for Grades K-12 Presented by Stan Malette, featuring the talents of our county’s most promising young students competing for cash prizes . Lots of cute kids and fun!
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Inside Stage Fashion Show Expo An annual crowd pleaser! Will your neighbor appear this year? And what will she/he be wearing?
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Outside Stage Stan Malette
Stan Malette is a graduate of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and has performed as a sax player and lived in Siler City for over 20 years. Stan’s experiences include R&;B, jazz, Reggae, Rap, and Pop bands, and has performed extensively on the East Coast from New York to Atlanta, as well as in Tokyo, Japan. Stan has also directed, produced, and/or written scores for Public Affairs videos, and theater productions.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Outside Stage Cynamon Back by popular demand, Greensboro’s fabulous band performing a sizzling mix of R&B and Pop. This band has performed extensively in the Triad and Triangle areas.
More Music and Events Schedule to Come
Sunday, September 29
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Main Building open for an Ecumenical Service with singers and musicians.
Presided over by Reverand Wayne Brady, Calvary Pentacostal Church, Lemon Cprings, NC.
All Are Welcome!
Gates Open
12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM Gates Open to the Public
R and D Amusements,
5 Star Farm’s Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides ,
The Pieces of Eight Pirate Troop with Captain Jack
Admission
Adults …………………………. $6.00 (tax included)
Children (Age 6-12) ……… $4.00 (tax included)
Children (Age 5 and under) FREE!
Disabled Vets (with ID card) FREE!
Contest for Children 6 -9!!
Win a Bicycle
Got to Be NC Agriculture
Secret Word Scavenger Hunt
Rules and Entry Forms will be available in the Fair Building
ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL!
Midway Opens Thursday Evening
Midway by R and D Amusements
Tickets and wrist bands for the Midway rides will be available from the midway staff for $15
Midway ride tickets, for $1 each, will be available for purchase at the Midway from carnival staff. Rides will cost 3 to 4 tickets OR a wrist band will be available for only $15 for unlimited rides for the following periods (a new wrist band for each period):
Thurs 6:00pm-closing
Fri 3:00pm-closing
Sat noon-4:00pm
4:00pm-closing
Sun 1:00pm-4:00pm
4:00pm-closing
Petting Zoo, Camel and Pony Rides
by 5 Star Farms
Admission to the Pettng Zoo and tickets for camel and pony rides will be available separately from the 5 Star Petting Zoo staff.
See 5 Star Farm’s website for more details.
Just a reminder for our politician friends, photo opportunities abound!
Board of Directors – 2019
Officers
Larry Brooks, Board President
Elizabeth Alston,1st Vice President
Carl Bryant, 2nd Vice President
Mary Parker, Secretary
Melinda Marsh, Treasurer
Michael Knight, Assistant Treasurer
Wesley Andrews, Parliamentarian
Brother Peacemaker, Chaplain
Board Members
Glenn Foxx, Jr.
Stan Malette
Board Member Emeritus Charlie Baldwin, Jr
Board Member Emeritus Jim Shook
Board Member Emeritus Annie McCrimmon
Hermenia Green 2019 Volunteer Coordinator
contact her at (919) 542-2737