FLETCHER – If you are planning to attend the 2024 N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets Sept. 6-15, now is a great time to purchase advance admission tickets to save time and money. Discounted admission tickets are available online only at mountainfair.org.
“Having your tickets in hand helps speed up the entry process when you arrive at the fair, plus it saves you money,” said fair manager Sean McKeon. “Buying in advance saves fairgoers $3 for each adult admission and $2 per kid admission, which adds up quickly.”
Advance tickets are $9 for adults aged 13 to 64. Beginning Sept. 6, prices at the gate and online are $12 for adults. The price for seniors, ages 65 and up, and kids 6 to 12 is $5 regardless of when purchased, and the fair is always free for children aged 5 and under.
An advance unlimited ride ticket that can be used once for any day of the fair are $25. Unlimited ride stamps during the fair are $35 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and $25 all other days.
In addition to buying admission tickets in advance, fairgoers can save money by taking advantage of discounts on the following days:
- Opening day, Friday, Sept. 6, is Student Day with free admission for K-12 students until 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 11, is “We CAN Fight Hunger Day” presented by Sheetz Convenience Stores and the N.C. Mountain State Fair. The donation of five canned goods earns a free admission. Can goods may be purchased at Ingles or any other grocery store. All donations will be collected and distributed by MANNA FoodBank.
- Friday, Sept. 13, is Senior Day and another Student Day. Admission is free until 6 p.m. for anyone 65 and older and K-12 students.
The 2024 N.C. Mountain State Fair runs Sept. 6-15 at the WNC Agricultural Center in Fletcher. This year’s fair will showcase western North Carolina agriculture, including the people and products that make agriculture the state’s top industry. Rides, food and plenty of free entertainment will add to the fun. More information is available at https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair
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