Fair FAQ
How much does it cost to get into the fair?
Admission - $10.00 ( 12 years thru 64 years)
Seniors - $5.00 (65 and older)
Youth - $ 5.00 (6 years thru 11 years)
Children (5 and Under ) Free with Paid Adult
Free Admission on opening day (Thursday Sep. 17)
Parking - Free
How much does it cost to ride the rides?
Monday through Thursday ride all rides for $22.00 per person plus admission, or bring a non-perishable food item and pay just $20.00 plus admission.
Friday ride all of the rides for $22.00 per person plus the price of admission.
Saturday 11am to 3pm ride all of the rides for $25.00 per person plus the price of admission. This handstamp is good until close Saturday.
Saturday after 3pm ride all of the rides for $30.00 per person plus the price of admission.
Sunday ride all of the rides for $25.00 per person plus the price of admission.
Individual tickets are $1.25 and it takes 3 to 6 tickets per ride.
Where is the fair?
We are located at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. There is a convenient link to Google Maps near the bottom of the home page!
Do Gwinnett County employees get a discount?
Unfortunately county employees do not get a discount. The Gwinnett County Fair is a privately owned non-profit organization and is not affiliated with Gwinnett County government.
Is there a discount for military, law enforcement and firefighters?
1. Military Exception
Active and retired members of the military will be admitted free of charge. They must have a current active or retired military ID and/or be in uniform.
2. Law Enforcement Exception
Law enforcement officers will be admitted free of charge. They must present a badge to the ticket taker.
3. Public Safety Exception
Fire Department personnel will only be admitted free of charge if they are in uniform.
What time does the fair open and close?
Weekdays
Exhibit Hall - 5:00 PM till 10:00 PM
Carnival - 5:00 PM till 11:00 PM
Saturday
Exhibit Hall - 11:00 AM till 11:00 PM
Carnival - 11:00 AM till Midnight
Sunday
Exhibit Hall - 1:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Carnival - 1:00 PM till 10:00 PM
What are the height requirements for the rides?
A child must be at least 30" tall to ride a ride. There are couple for that size. You can see the full list of requirements for all rides if you click on Fair Info and then Ride Height Requirements.
Do they let you ride in the rain?
Some rides must close when it rains for safety reasons. For example, the giant wheel will not run in heavy rain. All rides will close for lightning until the storm passes. Please check the weather before you buy unlimited ride passes. There are no rain checks.
What is the concert schedule?
The entertainment committee is working now to schedule some great entertainment for the 2021 fair. Click on "Fair Info" and then "Free Concerts" for details and schedules.
Do you rent wheelchairs?
Yes! We have wheelchairs for rent at the main office near gate #1 and at the first aid center near gate #4. The cost is only $5.00 per day and we hold your drivers license until the wheelchair is returned.
Can parents ride with their kids for free?
Unfortunately not. Some rides allow a smaller child to ride if a parent accompanies them but all riders must pay. Check the "Ride Height Requirements" list under Fair Info to see which rides.
How many rides are there?
This year we have 53 rides. About half of them are kiddie rides. You can find a full list with height requirements under "Fair Info".
Can I bring my backpack to the fair?
Backpacks are not allowed. Diaper Bags will be allowed when an infant or toddler is present and accompanied by a parent or guardian. All bags will be subject to inspection.