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Welcome to the Arlington County Fair!
The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events on the East Coast and has been providing quality entertainment for more than 30 years. In recent years, attendance has reached 50,000 as people come from Arlington and Northern Virginia to enjoy competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, racing piglets, and more. Each year Thomas Jefferson Community Center is transformed into a special place with something for everyone to see. Admission is free, and shuttle service is provided from locations throughout Arlington.
Mission
The Arlington County Fair is a non-profit volunteer-driven organization that embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining, and showcasing the best of Arlington.
Vision
The Arlington County Fair is the premier community-wide event that effectively provides a range of educational and entertaining activities for people of all ages.
Hours of Operation
| Indoor Hours | Outdoor Hours | |
| Wednesday, August 8, 2012 | N/A | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 9, 2012 | N/A | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
| Friday, August 10, 2012 | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. | 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 11, 2012 | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Sunday, August 12, 2012 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Shuttle
Parking at the fairgrounds is prohibited making shuttles the most effective way to reach the fun. Shuttles will run every 30 minutes each day during the Fair’s operating hours from the Ballston Metro, the Arlington Career Center, and the I-66 parking garage. Parking is complimentary at shuttle locations. A $1 fee for shuttle services each way will be charged and collected upon arrival at and departure from the Fair grounds. Children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over ride for free. Onside ADA parking is available at the Fair site in the parking lot located directly in front of the Thomas Jefferson Community Center.
