Cumming Fair Concerts, Events Set for This Week

The Cumming County Fair & Festival, which began Oct. 3, ends this week with several events and specials on tap through Sunday, Oct. 13, according to the city.

Started in 1995 with a five-day event, the fair has grown to 11 days. The final week of the 2013 Cumming County Fair & Festival is set to include several opportunities for free admission and concerts.

It all happens at 235 Castleberry Road in Cumming. Here are the details:

Hours 

• Monday through Thursday: 4 to 10 p.m.
• Friday: 4 p.m. to midnight
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight
• Sunday: 12:30 to 9 p.m.

Regular Admission and Parking Prices

• Adults: $7
• Students (ages 5 to 18): $3
• Kids age 4 and younger: Free
• Parking, including handicap: $3

Daily Specials, Events and Concerts

• Monday, Oct. 7: Student Night is free for all students 18 and under.
• Tuesday, Oct. 8: Don Williams in Concert at 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 9: Admission is free, compliments of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Day.
• Thursday, Oct. 10: Kellie Pickler concert at 8 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 11: Football Friday Night offers free admission after 9 p.m. with a high school football ticket stub.
• Saturday, Oct. 12: Chainsaw Carving at 7 p.m. and American Bull Riders Tour at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 13: Closing Day, free student admission and rides with this coupon (18 and younger). and American Bull Riders Tour at 6 p.m. 

One-Price Ride Specials

• Monday, Oct. 7: $15 Unlimited Rides
• Tuesday, Oct. 8: $18 Unlimited Rides
• Wednesday, Oct. 9: $18 Unlimited Rides
• Thursday Oct. 10: $18 Unlimited Rides
• Saturday Oct. 12: $25 Unlimited Rides
• Sunday Oct. 13: FREE Student Admission and Rides with Coupon (18 and younger) from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

• Free Admission to Cumming Fair for Opening Thursday
• Cumming Country Fair & Festival Starts Thursday