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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Inaugural Big Mecklenburg County Fair will open
on the grounds of The Park Expo & Conference Center (800 Briar
Creek Road; next to Bojangles Coliseum) this Friday, May 24th and run through
Sunday, June 2nd.
Amusement rides, prize-filled games, live entertainment, and
traditional carnival foods are planned for the 10-day event. The
carnival midway at the Mecklenburg County Fair will be provided by
the legendary James E. Strates
Shows, Inc, which celebrates its 101th year in
business in 2024.
This family-friendly event will include more than 40
state-of-the-art carnival rides including a Kiddieland designed
especially for children, and midway favorites like the "Monkey
Maze," "Giant Wheel," "Sky Flyer," and the enduring family
favorite, the classic American carousel.
The Big Mecklenburg County Fair will feature fresh, tantalizing
foods with incredible, mouth-watering aromas in the air. From
out-of-this-world funnel cakes dusted with powdered sugar to French
fries drizzled with vinegar, fairgoers will be sure to enjoy
favorite foods and beverages.
Included with paid gate admission to the Fair are several not to
be missed performances. Here are just a few to look forward to:
Majestik Spectacular - A show that
combines sport athletes, thrill circus acts and stunt performers
from around the world in one amazing show! This show is produced by
Dominguez Entertainment who brings a unique attraction full of
action, excitement, and high skill. This amazing show is for the
entire family with live singing, beautiful divas death defying
stunts, comedy and more. Performances at 6:30p & 9:30p
(Monday-Friday) and 4:30p & 9:30p (Saturday & Sunday plus
Memorial Day)
Foam Zone! – It's a bubbly paradise where
kids and the young at heart can dive into mountains of safe,
eco-friendly foam. Don't miss out on the fluffiest fun of the
season – it's a can't-miss addition to your family's fair day out!
Performances at 6p & 8:15p (Monday-Friday) and 2:30p, 5:30p
& 7:30p (Saturday & Sunday plus Memorial Day)
Wonderland Circus - Discover the magic of
Wonderland Circus, where acrobats soar, jugglers dazzle, and clowns
delight in a spellbinding showcase under the big top. A world of
wonder awaits, with breathtaking performances that captivate and
enchant audiences of all ages, making every visit an unforgettable
adventure into the heart of circus artistry. Performances at 6:30p
& 8:45p (Monday-Friday) and 3:30p & 6:30p (Saturday &
Sunday plus Memorial Day)
The Fair opens at 5pm Monday through
Friday and at 1pm on Saturdays and
Sundays. On Memorial Day, Monday May
27th, the Fair will open at 1pm. Closing times vary based on weather
conditions and midway capacity. The Fair offers FREE parking with
gate admission as low as $7.50 when
purchased online at: www.BigMecklenburgCountyFair.com. Fairgoers
will be able to take advantage of several money saving offers and
specials that include:
MegaPass - Pay-one-price ride
wristband from opening to closing for just $25.00 per person. Purchase online or at area
Walgreens locations (regular price $35 when purchased at the gate).
Military / First Responder Day –
Monday, May 27th: Free
gate admission when you show first responder ID or a current
military or veteran ID. + 3 family members.
Two For Tuesday – Tuesday, May 28th – Purchase One Ride
Wristband MegaPass ticket for yourself and your friend will get one
free, never 2 much fun!
Food Bank Day – Wednesday, May 29th - $10 of every wristband sold at the Fair will go
to the location food bank.
Dollar Day – Thursday, May 30th – Each ride is just
$1. Tickets available at Fair ticket
boxes only.
For more information visit: www.BigMecklenburgCountyFair.com
About the Strates Shows - The Strates Shows is a
101-year-old family-owned and operated outdoor amusement and
carnival business with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1923 by
Greek immigrant James E. Strates as
the Southern Tier Shows in Elmira, New
York, the Strates Shows is one of America's premiere
providers of carnival midways. The Show has called Taft,
Florida (Orlando) home since 1955.
Over the decades, the Strates Shows has brought many innovations to
the carnival industry, including cooperative promotions, a
centralized ticket system, advance ticket sales, and the FunCard
electronic ticketing system that utilizes bar codes to control
access to carnival rides on the midway and provides seamless,
transparent accounting to partners. The Strates Shows is proudly
managed by the 3rd & 4th generations of
Strates family members.
Contact: Marty
Biniasz • Marketing & Communications • (716)
435-3678
Marty.Biniasz@Strates.com
10600 S. Orange Avenue • Orlando, Florida • USA • 32824
Twitter: @StratesShows •
Facebook: @StratesShowsInc • Website: www.Strates.com
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