Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Northern Virginia Summer Events: Arlington County Fair

August is here and while we may be rounding the last corner of summer, there are plenty more events to attend in Northern Virginia! One of these must-see events is the local Arlington County Fair!

Hailed as one of the largest free events on the East Coast, the Arlington County Fair has been providing summer entertainment to residents and tourists alike for well over 30 years. Every year, the Fair draws a large crowd from Arlington and the surrounding communities of Northern Virginia and this year will be no exception— past years have counted as many as 70,000 in attendance! 

This year's Arlington County Fair will feature exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, food, vendors, animals and more! Whether you are a resident of NoVa or a tourist visiting for the summer, this event is truly a great place to experience the Best of Arlington

Below are just a few activities on the schedule for the 2015 Arlington County Fair:

  • Opening Day Parade— with a "Summer Lights & Nights" theme, this parade will open festivities at the Fair. Begins at 6 PM on Wednesday at the Arlington Career Center, finishing on the fairgrounds at Thomas Jefferson Community Center.
  • Racing Piglets— a popular activity at the Fair, racing piglets are scheduled for varying times August 5-9.
  • Lionel Ward (Elvis Tribute)— 7:30-8:15 PM, Friday August 7
  • Arlington County Fair 5K Run/Walk— 8 AM, Saturday August 8
  • Silver City (Americana)— 2:30-3:15 Saturday August 8
  • Harlem Wizards, Kids' Court— Beginning 3 PM, Friday August 7 through end of Fair

The Fair kicks off tomorrow, August 5 and runs through August 9 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington, Virginia. As always, admission is free and shuttles are available from various locations throughout Arlington.

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