Cumming Country Fair & Festival: free admission days and ride discounts

The Cumming Country Fair & Festival returns in 2024. The fair will have a 10-day run, from October 3rd to 13th, 2024.

There are 41 carnival rides at the fair this year. Note that some have height requirements.

There are also daily attractions and featured concerts that are free with your admission ticket.

And of course, there is food — lots of it.

The Cumming Fairgrounds are about a 30-45 minute drive from Perimeter Mall.
The address is:
235 Castleberry Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040

You might also be interested in the North Georgia State Fair in Marietta, the Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and the Atlanta Fair, which are all back this fall.

Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Fall Festivals — which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.

Cumming Fair hours
Mon – Thurs: 4 to 10 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. to midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight
Sunday: 12:30 to 9 p.m.

Fair admission prices
Adults (age 11 and up): $10
Kids age 10 and under are FREE
(See the list of discounts below!)

Ride prices
NOTE: All rides require more than one ticket!
Individual tickets: $1.25 each
Book of 21 tickets: $20
Book of 55 tickets: $50
Book of 120 tickets: $100
UNLIMITED ride wristband: $20 to $30
(see the ride specials below!)

Daily attractions include:

• Sea Lion Splash
• Ready Go Dog Show
• Max Power Robot
• Human Cannonball
• Robocars
• North Georgia Petting Zoo
• and more!

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Discounts for the 2024 Cumming Fair

There are lots of ways to save money this year!

Advance purchase discount

If you purchase tickets online BEFORE OPENING DAY, you’ll pay just $7 for anyone age 11 and up. With sales tax and a service fee, it comes to $8.81 for an advance purchase ticket. NOTE: You can buy 2024 tickets now!
Buy tickets online

FREE gate admission days in 2024

There are many free days this year — read the list carefully to find out which dates and times you’re eligible for.

• Thursday, Oct. 3rd — FREE admission all day, all ages
• Saturday, Oct. 5th — free admission between 10 and 11 a.m. only (all ages)
• Sunday. Oct. 6th — Senior Day — FREE for age 55+ all day, OR bring 7 canned goods for one free admission
• Monday, Oct. 7th — Student Night — free admission for anyone 18 and under
• Wednesday, Oct. 9th — FREE gate admission all day, all ages
• Saturday, Oct. 12th — free admission between 10 and 11 a.m. only (all ages)
• Sunday, Oct. 13th — Hero’s Day — FREE admission for military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders (ID required) OR bring 7 canned goods for one free admission.

FREE School Special Coupon

We will update when the 2024 school coupon is published.

Ride discounts and FREE ride hours

• Thursday, Oct. 3rd — $25 per person for unlimited rides
• Friday, Oct. 4th — $30 per person for unlimited rides
• Saturday, Oct. 5th — FREE rides between 10 and 11 a.m. ($35 for unlimited rides after that)
• Sunday, Oct. 6th — Free rides for students with school coupon between 12:30 and 2 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 7th — $25 per person for unlimited rides
• Tuesday, Oct. 8th — $25 per person for unlimited rides
• Wednesday, Oct. 9th — $25 per person for unlimited rides
• Thursday, Oct. 10th — $25 per person for unlimited rides
• Friday, Oct. 11th — $30 for unlimited rides
• Saturday, Oct. 12th — FREE rides between 10 and 11 a.m. ($35 for unlimited rides after that)
• Sunday, Oct. 13th — $35 per person for unlimited rides + FREE rides for students with school coupon from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

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