Arts & Entertainment
2012 Arlington County Fair
The Arlington County Fair is a non-profit volunteer-driven organization that embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining, and showcasing the best of Arlington.
The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events on the East Coast and has been providing quality entertainment for 36 years. In recent years, attendance has reached 50,000 as people come from Arlington and Northern Virginia to enjoy competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, racing piglets, and more. Admission is free, and shuttle service is provided from locations throughout Arlington.
2012 Hours:
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012: 5-10pm (outdoor only)
Thursday, August 9, 2012: 5-10pm (outdoor only)
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Friday, August 10, 2012: 2-10pm (outdoor); 4-10pm (indoor)
Saturday, August 11, 2012: 10am-11pm (outdoor); 10am-9pm (indoor)
Sunday, August 12, 2012: 11am-10pm (outdoor); 11am-7pm (indoor)
Features of 2012 Fair:
- Free admission
- Free Opening Ceremonies with Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Arlington County Police, Fire, and Sheriff's Departments
- Free Kids’ Court
- Free bingo and indoor/outdoor programming
- Free Harlem Wizards shows (Saturday and Sunday)
- Free outdoor movie nights (Friday and Saturday)
- Free racing piglets shows daily
- Free Competitive Exhibits and Awards program
- Free parking for shuttle services
- $1 per ride for shuttle (children and seniors ride free)
- Pony rides
- 200+ vendor display and exhibits
- Traditional and diverse foods