39th Annual Cotton Ginning Days Festival

Starts on Friday, October 9th, 2026

Dallas, North Carolina, United States

Hosted by Gaston County Parks, Recreation & Tourism

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About the event

Exhibitors from all over the southeast will convene in Dallas, North Carolina on October 9 through 11, 2026 for the annual 'crank-up' of antique steam and gasoline engines and tractors. In addition to the engine show, many activities are planned to include a kids county fair, heritage arts area, handmade craft vendors, and music. So, mark your calendars and plan to join GAMTRA and Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department as we present Cotton Ginning Days. As always, the food is good, and admission and parking are free!

Dates

Oct 09, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Oct 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

North Carolina, United States

1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, North Carolina 28034-8801, United States

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Parking instructions

Parking is limited at the Cotton Ginning Days Festival on Saturday. Please plan ahead for which area you will be parking. We recommend utilising the Gaston College parking lot which can be accessed off of Dallas-Cherryville Highway. Shuttles will be running continuously and will drop patrons off at the Citizens Resource Center for easy access to the festival. The last shuttle to Gaston College from the Festival pick-up/drop-off point will be 4 pm on Saturday. Patrons with a Handicap parking tag will be able to park in the Citizens Resource Center Parking Lot. General Parking is available in the field adjacent to the Citizens Resource Center and Gaston Prison. Please Note: The main entrance to Dallas Park (Leisure Lane) will be closed on Saturday.

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