2025 Fair dates

OCTOber 3-12

Carolina Classic Fair – Code of Conduct
The Carolina Classic Fair is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all guests, exhibitors, staff, volunteers, and participants. To ensure a positive experience, all individuals attending or participating in Fair events are expected to follow this Code of Conduct.

General Behavior
•Treat all guests, staff, law enforcement, volunteers, vendors, and performers with respect, courtesy, and fairness.
•Disruptive, threatening, abusive, or offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
•No Soliciting or Campaigning (Banners, Posters, Sticks or Poles)
•Fighting, harassment, or discriminatory conduct of any kind (verbal, physical, or online) is prohibited.

Safety & Security
•Follow all directions of Fair staff, security personnel, and law enforcement.
•Bags are subject to inspection and all guests must comply with security screening policies, including the Clear BagPolicy and walk-through magnetometer requirements.
•Possession of weapons, fireworks, illegal substances, or other prohibited items is strictly forbidden.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substances
•Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased and consumed in designated areas by individuals aged 21 and over with valid ID.
•Smoking, vaping, or tobacco use is permitted only in designated areas.
•Illegal drug use or public intoxication will result in removal and possible law enforcement action.

Youth & Family Expectations
•Adults are expected to supervise children in their care at all times.
•All behavior should be appropriate for a family-friendly environment.

Animals & Exhibits
•Respect all animals, exhibits, and displays. Do not feed, touch, or harass animals outside of designated interactive areas.
•Service animals are permitted as defined by ADA guidelines; pets are not allowed unless part of an approved exhibit.

Property & Grounds
•Treat Fairgrounds property, rides, exhibits, and facilities with care.
•Vandalism, theft, or destruction of property will result in ejection and potential prosecution.
•Follow posted ride rules and safety requirements at all times.

Compliance & Enforcement

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from the Fairgrounds without refund, revocation of passes, and possible ban from future events. Incident based documented ejection, misdemeanor, or youth petition (including fighting, disorderly conduct, running, theft, illegal drug use or sale, gang related attire, resisting an officer, vandalism, etc.) may result in banning for the remainder of current fair and the following year’s fair. Any documented actions considered a felony (such as weapons possession, sexual assault, registered sex offenders, violent aggravated assault, drug trafficking, grand theft, arson, etc.) may result in a lifetime ban from the Fair and all Fairgrounds property. Individuals banned will be informed onsite by any of the following – Fair Management, Strates Shows management, Grounds Security, or law enforcement and will receive follow-up notification by mail from Fair staff. Violating an active ban may result in trespassing charges or a lifetime ban. All decisions regarding enforcement rest with Fair management in coordination with law enforcement.