RV Rental for Cabarrus County Fair in Concord, NC

Every September when the Cabarrus County Fair opens at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center off Highway 49, I start getting the same call: a family driving in from out of town who wants to be close to the rides and the grandstand without paying for a hotel near Concord Mills. An RV rental for the Cabarrus County Fair is the answer I give most of them — you get your own beds, your own bathroom, and air conditioning a five-minute walk from the funnel cakes, instead of fighting the parking lot at the end of the night. I’m the local Fireside RV Rental owner here in Concord, and I deliver and set these rigs up around Cabarrus County every week.

Why an RV beats a hotel during fair week

The Arena sits just off NC-49 near Highway 601, an easy run from I-85 if you’re coming up from Charlotte or down from Salisbury. The trouble is that fair week in September overlaps with race traffic and weekend events around Charlotte Motor Speedway just up the road, so the close-in hotels off Bruton Smith Boulevard get tight and pricey. With a rented travel trailer or motorhome you skip all of that. You’ve got a home base for the whole stretch of the fair — somewhere to nap the kids in the afternoon heat, regroup before the evening shows, and store the prize stuffed animals nobody wants to carry around the midway.

September around here is still warm — high 80s in the daytime and humid, cooling off nice in the evenings. That afternoon heat is exactly why I push the RV for families with little ones. Having a cool, quiet trailer to duck into between the petting zoo and the demolition derby makes the difference between a great day and a meltdown.

Where to park your RV for the Cabarrus County Fair

The most common question I get is where to actually put the rig. A few honest notes from someone who tows around this county all the time:

• On-site at the Arena — Whether the fairgrounds offer RV or camping space changes year to year, so call the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center directly to confirm before you count on it. If they do allow it, that’s your best bet for being steps from the gate.
• Frank Liske Park — Just a short drive away off Stough Road, this county park is a familiar spot for me. Check current camping availability with the park, but it keeps you close to the fair and to Concord.
• Charlotte Motor Speedway Camping — A bigger setup a few exits up I-85; good if you want full hookups and don’t mind a 15-minute drive over to the Arena.
• A friend or family member’s property — I deliver to driveways and private land all the time. If you’ve got relatives in Kannapolis, Harrisburg, or Concord with a spot to park, I can set the trailer right there and you commute in to the fair.

For a fuller rundown of spots in the area, see my guide to local campgrounds and RV parks.

How delivery works

Most folks renting for the fair go with delivery rather than towing themselves — and honestly, that’s what I’d recommend if you’ve never pulled a trailer. I bring the RV to your site, level it, get the power, water, and sewer hooked up where available, and walk you through everything before I leave. When the fair’s over, I come back and haul it out. You don’t touch a hitch.

If your spot is a private driveway in Concord or one of the surrounding towns, send me a photo of the approach and the parking pad. Some of the older neighborhoods around here have tight turns and low branches, and I’d rather know that ahead of time than discover it with a 30-foot trailer behind me. Learn more on my RV delivery page.

What size RV should you rent?

It depends on your crew and where you’re parking. For a couple or a small family staying close in, a smaller travel trailer is easy to place and easy on the wallet. For a bigger group or folks who want more room to spread out across several fair days, I’ll match you with a larger trailer or motorhome. Tell me how many people, how many nights of the fair you’re staying, and where you plan to park, and I’ll point you to the right rig. Browse the current RV fleet to get a feel for the options.

Amenities and what comes included vary by unit, so reach out and I’ll tell you exactly what’s in the one you’re looking at.

Book early — fair week fills up

The fair runs over a multi-day stretch in September, and that’s also a busy time for events around the Speedway, so my better units get spoken for. If you’re planning around the Cabarrus County Fair, reach out a few weeks ahead at minimum. Call or text me, Zach, at 704-218-9311 or email [email protected], and I’ll check availability and get you set up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there RV camping at the Cabarrus Arena for the fair?

On-site RV and camping availability at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center varies year to year, so confirm directly with the venue before you book. If on-site isn’t available, I can deliver to Frank Liske Park, the Speedway camping area, or a private driveway nearby and you commute in.

Do you deliver and set up the RV, or do I tow it myself?

I handle the whole thing — delivery, leveling, hookups where available, a walkthrough, and removal after the fair. You don’t need to tow anything. Most fair renters go this route.

How far in advance should I book for the Cabarrus County Fair?

September is busy with the fair and nearby Speedway events, so book at least a few weeks out and earlier if you can. Contact me with your dates and the number of people and I’ll confirm what’s available.

Can you deliver to my driveway in Concord, Kannapolis, or Harrisburg?

Yes. I deliver to private driveways and land throughout Concord and the surrounding towns all the time. Send me a photo of your parking spot and the approach so I can confirm the rig will fit before fair week.