Participants
The Arlington County Fair provides something for everyone. There are so many ways to participate! If you own a small business, restaurant or food truck, join us as an indoor vendor or a food vendor. Showcase your talents on our Entertainment Stage or share your crafts in Competitive Exhibits and compete for a ribbon.
Also check out ways you can support the Arlington County Fair by volunteering at the Fair, joining the Board or donating!
Competitive Exhibits
Each year, the Arlington County Fair welcomes Fair goers to participate in Competitive Exhibits (CE). It’s an opportunity for participants to showcase their artistic work and/or products they’ve made or grown, and to compete against others in the same categories.
Check out the CE Guide HERE and enter the competition by selecting the CE Registration button below!
Competitive Exhibits Submissions
- Wednesday, August 16, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 17, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (only for perishable items; Departments I, II, VI, VII)
Awards Ceremony
- Saturday, August 19, 7:00PM
- Pickup submissions/entries following Awards Ceremony on Saturday August 19 or prior to 3:00PM on Sunday, August 20
Vendor Booths
Indoor Vendor registration for the 2023 Fair is now open!
We welcome all types of vendors at the Arlington County Fair, including arts and crafts, political organizations/candidates, community and civic organizations, non-profit organizations, multi-level marketers, and commercial businesses.
Please read our Indoor Vendor Guidelines and complete the registration form by Friday, July 28. Questions about the Indoor Vendor process can be directed to vendors@arlingtoncountyfair.us.
2023 Night Market Vendor registration is now open!
The Arlington County Fair Arts and Crafts Night Market is a one-night-only outdoor market that allows arts and crafts vendors to showcase their producers to thousands of area residents. Questions about the Night Market can be directed to vendors@arlingtoncountyfair.us.
Please read our Night Market Guidelines and complete the registration form by Friday, July 28.
Food Vendors
Food Vendor Spaces
Food Vendor Registration for the 2023 Arlington County Fair is now closed! The Arlington County Fair Board will be notifying selected vendors in the coming weeks.
Coming Soon! — Check out our list of exciting Food Trucks and Concessionaires for the 2023 Fair on our Food/Drink page to get a preview of what’s to come!