LUMBERTON, NC – Family Fun is synonymous with the Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair, and this year, we all have a lot to celebrate. “It is a milestone to have a county fair survive 70 years, much less grow like ours has,” said Allen Faircloth, President of the fair. “It is a testament to the volunteers and their families who sacrifice their time, talents, and dedication over the years. It is a testament to our patrons who come out and enjoy the rides, entertainment, and exhibits that we offer. We could not do it without the farmers, bakers, and talented folks who enter their exhibits looking to be the blue ribbon winner. It takes a lot of folks to make a successful fair, so we have a lot of folks we want to celebrate with.”
The celebration will begin shortly after the gates open on Thursday, September 29, at 4:30 p.m. with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. “It’s been several years since we have had an official ribbon cutting at the fair, but we thought something as special as our 70th anniversary was time to bring it back,” said Coble Wilson, Past President of the fair. Anyone who is anyone will be attending the event with Steve Troxler, the State Commissioner of Agriculture; Cherrie Berry, the State Labor Secretary; and representatives, senators, city councilmen, and county commissioners scheduled to be in attendance. Faircloth said, “It should be an opening to be remembered.”
In addition to the ribbon cutting, the fair has brought in new acts and some familiar faces to help celebrate. Returning this year is comedy hypnotist Alan Sands, the Hansen’s Spectacular Family Circus, and Rockit the Robot. New this year will be Dakota and friends, a dinosaur act; Agri-Puppets, a fantastic family friendly show; and the Chickin’ Pickin’ Contest. “There is a little something for everyone in this year’s entertainment lineup,” said Wilson. “From educational to silly, everything will strike a chord of family fun for our patrons which is what we want.”
Faircloth said Wade Shows will be back for the 6th year, along with Big Rock Amusements to offer rides and carnival games. “We could not ask for a better partner with our fair and are pleased with the quality of this carnival and the rides and experience they offer our patrons,” said Faircloth. The fair will also be offering special family pricing on line and have a variety of ticket options for fair goers listed in their fair book. “We don’t want anyone to miss this year’s fair,” said Faircloth.
The Robeson Regional Agricultural Fair will open September 29 and run thru October 8. For a full schedule of events, competitions, and entertainment, check out their website at www.robesoncountyfair.com.-This is from a Press Release.