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
On-line Registration for Competitive Exhibits will open on April 1st. Please check back at that time.
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
With all the fun you’re going to be having at the fair, you’re bound to work up an appetite! Check back for a list of participating food vendors.
Interested vendors, complete the online application and review the vendor rules to be considered. Applicants will be contacted within two weeks regarding their application status. 2023 food vendor fees for 10’x10′ Booth:
- Single Concessionaire– $1,300 (select this option if you sell one type of item such as ice cream or pizza)
- Full-Service Concessionaire– $2,000 (select this option if you sell more than one type of item)
Note that food vendor row has been relocated to the parking lot off 2nd St S next to the tennis courts, directly next to the Beer Garden. Food trucks will be set up along the sidewalk at the lower synthetic turf field.
*Additional space can be purchased for $250 per 5′ increments.
If you have questions about the application process, email food@arlingtoncountyfair.us.
If you wish to participate as a Food Truck for the 2023 Fair please contact our exclusive Food Truck provider GoodFynd by emailing Jake Benson at jake@goodfynd.com