After a successful inaugural year of the Sensory Friendly Hour we are happy to share that we have expanded this offering for the 2023 Arlington County Fair! On Saturday, Aug., 19 from 10am-1pm and Sunday, Aug., 20 11am-1pm Fair goers can enjoy all the magic of the Fair without loud sounds or music. Friendly volunteers will be on hand…
Come check out Rocknoceros, Saturday and Sunday at the Family Fun Spot! Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of fans around the country, performing at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and the Kennedy Center. Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won ten Washington Area Music Awards and has found its way into the hearts and…
Bring a current work-in-progress and socialize with other makers or drop by to learn more about some of the artistry displayed in our competitive exhibits!
You don't need to travel to Richmond to get a look at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' incredible works! Check out VMFA on the Road each day of the Fair with their (air-conditioned!) ArtMobile featuring the exhibit Revealing and Obscuring Identify: Portraits from the Permanent Collection: Wed., Aug. 16: 5-8 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 17:…
Everyone’s favorite magician, Drew Blue Shoes, returns with his wondrous show. His eye-popping magic and hilarious humor delights all! Check out his shows at the Family Fun Spot Up Top above the midway: Fri., Aug 18: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 19: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 20: 12…
Visit our new indoor entertainment stage inside the TJ gymnasium for a rockin' good time! On Sun., Aug. 20 from 12:00-12:45 p.m., check out Griefcat's lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, often with a wink or quirky twist, await you with the brilliant, award winning singer/songwriter duo. Griefcat's songs range from hilarious to sincere with a…
Cool off from the summer heat in the FOAM PARTY on Sat., Aug. 19 from 1-7 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 20 from noon-5 p.m.! A fan favorite – don’t miss this party! It’s like swimming without the pool. If you forget a dry change of clothes buy an Arlington County Fair t-shirt indoors. Find the…
The Arlington County Fair has partnered with New District Brewery to bring fair patrons a beer garden experience! Pre-sale early bird tickets are available for special purchase at three beer tickets for $25 including a souvenir glass. We will also be offering a wine option this year. You can pre purchase three three wine tickets…
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin' good time! On Sun., Aug. 20 from 12:45-1:30 p.m. check out a live performance by The Continental Jazz Congress!
Everyone’s favorite magician, Drew Blue Shoes, returns with his wondrous show. His eye-popping magic and hilarious humor delights all! Check out his shows at the Family Fun Spot Up Top above the midway: Fri., Aug 18: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 19: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 20: 12…
Check out local musician Joseph Elias for two shows in our Indoor Entertainment Stage! Joseph will be going live at 1:15 & 3:45 on Sunday, August 20th!
Everyone’s favorite magician, Drew Blue Shoes, returns with his wondrous show. His eye-popping magic and hilarious humor delights all! Check out his shows at the Family Fun Spot Up Top above the midway: Fri., Aug 18: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 19: 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sun., Aug. 20: 12…
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin' good time! On Fri., Aug. 18 from 3:15-4 p.m. and 7-7:45 p.m. and on Sun., Aug. 20 from 2-2:45 p.m. check out a live performance by SmoothCity!
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin' good time! On Sun., Aug. 20 from 3:15-4 p.m. check out Halau O'Aulani, a Hawaiian cultural school that provides a presentation of live Hawaiian music and hula dancing. All this right at the Arlington County Fair! See them transform the Fair into an…
Check out local musician Joseph Elias for two shows in our Indoor Entertainment Stage! Joseph will be going live at 1:15 & 3:45 on Sunday, August 20th!
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin' good time! On Sun., Aug. 20 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. check out The Old Dominion Cloggers, a traditional American percussive dance group. They dance to a variety of music, primarily country and are the oldest clogging group in the state of Virginia, the…
Check out local musician Emma Gorman for a live show on our Indoor Entertainment Stage! Emma will be going live at 5:00pm on Sunday, August 20th!
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin' good time! On Sun., Aug. 20 from 5:45-6:30 p.m. check out 40 Miles Home, an acoustic band from Arlington, Virginia that plays a variety of genres. Come here some of their originals and some covers during their set at the Arlington County Fair!
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin' good time! On Sun., Aug. 20 from 7-7:45 p.m. check out Badger Crossing Band, for a performance of original and Americana music.
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Friday 2:00-2:45 p.m. and Sunday 8:15-9:00 p.m. to get a taste of the award-winning theatrical history podcast, A Simple Herstory, brought to you by Arlington's Avant Bard Theatre. Beloved Arlington musician-songwriter Sarah Fridrich will be there to give the event a rollicking intro and outro. Be there…