Outdoor Entertainment

Outdoor Programming

Local bands, dance groups, and solo musical acts: are you looking to gain exposure in the Northern Virginia and DC region? Look no further than a performance at the 2013 Arlington County Fair! We provide the stage and audience, you provide the performance! Please contact entertainment@arlingtoncountyfair.us for more info!

Below is the outdoor programming schedule for 2012. This year’s schedule will be posted in mid-July and will include many of your favorites — racing piglets, bands, and sports leagues!

Wednesday, August 8th (2012)
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Pony Rides
5:30 p.m. Racing Piglets
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Arlington Athletic and Social League Drop-In Lawn Games and Volleyball
7:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
9:00 p.m. Racing Piglets

Thursday, August 9th (2012)
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Pony Rides
5:30 p.m. Racing Piglets
7:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
9:00 p.m. Racing Piglets

Friday, August 10th (2012)
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. YMCA of Arlington Kids’ Activities
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kids’ Court
2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Pony Rides
2:30 p.m. Racing Piglets
4:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
5:30 p.m. Racing Piglets
7:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
8:00 p.m. Outdoor Movie: The Muppets
8:30 p.m. Racing Piglets

Saturday, August 11th (2012)
10:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m. American Soccer League of Arlington Interleague Games
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Pony Rides
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kids’ Court
11:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Animal Rescue Groups
10:30 a.m. Racing Piglets
11:00 a.m. Harlem Wizards
12:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
1:30 p.m. Harlem Wizards
2:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
4:30 p.m. Racing Piglets
5:00 p.m. Harlem Wizards
6:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
8:00 p.m. Outdoor Movie: Mirror, Mirror

Sunday, August 12th (2012)
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Arlington Youth Lacrosse Club Scrimmages
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Pony Rides
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kids’ Court
11:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Animal Rescue Groups
11:00 a.m. Racing Piglets
11:30 a.m. Harlem Wizards
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Community Preparedness Outreach
1:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
2:00 p.m. Harlem Wizards
2:30 p.m. Racing Piglets
4:30 p.m. Harlem Wizards
4:00 p.m. Racing Piglets
6:00 p.m. Racing Piglets

Outdoor Stage Schedule (2012)

New this year, we will showcase a variety of local entertainers on an outdoor stage throughout the Fair, in addition to a magician who will have fair-goers of all ages captivated. The stage will be located on the tennis courts.

Thursday, August 9th
6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies

Friday, August 10th

6:00 p.m. Synetic Theater
7:00 p.m. Magician

Saturday, August 11th
2:00 p.m. New Metro
3:00 p.m. Magician
4:00 p.m. RCRDS
5:00 p.m. Eddy Faulkner
6:00 p.m. Just Another Scene
7:00 p.m. Magician