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Hickory Motor Speedway

Newton, NC
Thursday, June 19, 2025, to Sunday, June 29, 2025
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  • At Strates Shows, it's all about the fun.

    Strates Shows has been number one for fun for more than 90 years. Based in Orlando, Florida, James E. Strates Shows® provides amusement rides, games of skill, tasty foods and merchandise concessions to fairs and festivals throughout the United States.

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    Run off and join the carnival (just for a day!)

    James E. Strates Shows®' season gets started in early spring each year and runs through November. Not only will you find the locations and dates of the events we plan to play this year but a detailed location map as well. Strates Shows is America's only railroad carnival.

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    If you are interested in booking your carnival rides, carnival games or carnival food concessions with Strates Shows for one event or the entire season, take a look at the requirements listed on this page.

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    Events

    Eastway Plaza
    Thursday, June 5, 2025, to Sunday, June 15, 2025
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    Hickory Motor Speedway
    Thursday, June 19, 2025, to Sunday, June 29, 2025
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    Save 25% – Purchase 120 credits for just $50! Credits can be redeemed every day of the fair! FunCards are redeemable on mechanical rides only.