64th Annual Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Farm Show

Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5

Old-fashioned country fun with carnival games, rides and fair exhibits. 4-H Fair runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Carnival rides open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday. Watch the 4-H exhibitors get their farm animals ready for the show, visit exhibit booths, try farm chores, enjoy fair food and watch stage entertainment, dog and horse shows and more! An antique tractor pull begins at 5 pm on Saturday. $7 parking fee per car.

Big Truck Night, Outdoor Movie and Carnival Fun at the Farm!

Friday, August 3

Free parking this night only! Carnival games and rides are open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Children of all ages will enjoy sitting in big trucks, tractors and more from 6 – 8:30 pm. The animated, family-friendly movie, Cars II, begins at dark on a large outdoor movie screen. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and a flashlight to enjoy the movie. Ride tickets $1 (most rides take 3-5 tickets). Bring your crafts and baked goods in for judging in the 4-H Building. Information about items eligible for exhibition and judging can be found here.

Carnival Sneak Peak!

Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3

Come during the week when it’s less crowded to enjoy free kid-friendly shows from 10 – 11 a.m. in addition to traditional fair rides, amusements and treats! Kid Singer Jim will perform on Thursday; Ray Owen performs Friday. $15 per person in advance for unlimited one day ride pass (must be purchased by July 31 for special rate; $25 if purchased day of). Contact Frying Pan Farm Park for ride pass details or to purchase. Perfect for playgroups, day camps and families. Free parking and admission. Unlimited ride specials will be sold 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; honored 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location

The fairgrounds are located at Frying Pan Park. The park can be reached by taking Beltway Exit 49 (Rt. 66 West) to Rt. 50 west exit. Follow Rt. 50 west to right on Fairfax County Parkway until it meets West Ox Road. Turn left on West Ox Road and follow it to the park entrance on the right.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be purchased from commercial vendors on the fairgrounds or may be brought in by visitors. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Stationery exhibits must be entered between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3, at the Fair. Open classes for youth who are not 4-H members, or have not been enrolled in 4-H for 60 days prior to the fair, are available in all departments except Dog Show, Livestock, Rabbit & Cavy, and Horse. Rules for exhibitors are in the 4-H Fair Catalog, available here.

To find out how to register with 4-H or for more information about the Fairfax County 4-H Fair, please e-mail lgeer@vt.edu or call 703-324-5353.

Hope to see you there!

2012 Fair Schedule

Saturday, August 4

2012 Fair Schedule

Sunday, August 5

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