Central Carolina Fair Opens Tonight in Greensboro With Free Admission and $1 Rides

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Central Carolina Fair opens Thursday, Sept. 3, at 5 p.m. at the Greensboro Complex, beginning a three-week run of rides, games, food and live entertainment. Opening night is a Dollar Day, with free admission and rides priced at $1 each. The fair is scheduled for Sept. 3-7, 10-13 and 17-20. Thursday and Friday gates open at 5 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday gates open at noon; Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, also opens at noon. Regular admission is $7, and unlimited ride wristbands are $30 Monday through Friday and $35 on weekends. The fair also includes a petting zoo and daily performances by the McIntyre Circus. The event is held at the Greensboro Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd.