Drive, Metro or Bicycle to the 2011 Arlington County Fair

The Arlington County Fair, which kicks off at 5 p.m. Wednesday, offers attendees a wide array of food, entertainment and family-friendly fun.  But how best to travel quickly and safely to the festivities? Patch has the answers to all your questions regarding county fair transportation.

Shuttle service

Shuttles will run every 30 minutes throughout fair operating hours from the Ballston Metro station, Arlington Career Center and I-66 parking garage. Complimentary parking will be provided at each shuttle pickup location, although it costs $1 to take the shuttle each way. Children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over ride for free.

Parking

On-site ADA parking will be available to fairgoers in the parking lot directly in front of the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, which houses the fair’s competitive exhibits.

Public transportation

There are several ways to take advantage of public transportation. The fair’s $1 shuttle service picks up at the Ballston Metro station, the ART 41 bus picks up at the Clarendon and Courthouse Metro stations and the 10B Metrobus picks up at the Shirlington bus station and the Ballston Metro station, as does the 23A/C Metrobus. For more information on specifics regarding bus routes to the fair, click here.

Biking

County fair attendees are highly encouraged to cycle to the event, but are advised to walk their bikes when navigating the fair’s large crowds. Bike racks are located across the fairgrounds and BikeArlington is offering free prizes to safety-conscious cyclists who show their helmets to a representative at the BikeArlington tent.

Walking

For walking directions to the fair and shuttle stop from several WalkAbout routes, click here.

More information

For more details regarding transportation to and from the Arlington County Fair and for general information about the fair, click here.