Be A Fair Sponsor
Please consider joining us in 2025 as a fair sponsor or partner. Throughout the 2025 Fair dates of August 13-17, we expect thousands of people to pass through the Fair gates, enjoy the sounds and sights of the Fair Midway full of carnival rides and games, dance along with our musical entertainment, indulge in mouthwatering food, and so much more! We hope you consider partnering with us for the 2025 Fair – sponsorship packages are customizable based upon interests and needs, including space on site and social media postings acknowledging your support. For more information, please contact us at sponsors@arlingtoncountyfair.us.
Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Arlington County Fair! The Fair wouldn’t be possible without the support and dedication of our wonderful volunteers. Fair Volunteers are individuals who volunteer during the week of the Fair to support various components of the Fair. Volunteer roles include Competitive Exhibits, General Assistance, Indoor Entertainment, Indoor Vendor Setup and Breakdown and Outdoor Logistics. All volunteers must complete the volunteer interest form and participate in the volunteer training in order to volunteer at the Fair. Volunteer training is required and will be held virtually on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. and July 28 at 9:00 a.m. with a link to join the training sent to those who complete the volunteer interest form. Volunteers will not be accepted on-site.
Volunteer information and rules:
- Volunteers are needed for 4+ hour shifts throughout the week of the fair.
- We accept volunteers of all ages, but anyone age 13 or younger must have a parent/guardian on site during his/her shift.
- All volunteers must have filled out a Volunteer Interest Form (due date TBD) and attend an orientation session in July and/or August. No volunteers will be accepted on-site.
- Submitting information on the Volunteer Interest Form does not sign you up for specific shifts or tasks. To receive a specific assignment, you must attend a volunteer orientation (dates and times TBD).
- We will sign forms or letters for students who are required to volunteer for school or an organization. In order for us to confirm your hours, you must sign in and out for each shift at the Registration Desk. Students are also required to present the form or request a letter while they are on-site at the Fair. Due to the number of volunteers, we cannot verify hours after the event.
- We accept court-ordered volunteers on a case-by-case basis. We can only accept volunteers with non-violent and non-larceny offenses and reserve the right to not to accept a volunteer regardless of the offense.
- Volunteers must adhere to a Code of Conduct. Violations of this code or any inappropriate actions will result in immediate dismissal of the volunteer from his/her shift and he/she will not be permitted to volunteer for the Fair in the future.
Learn more about our three different volunteer opportunities below. On-site Fair Volunteer – On-site Fair Volunteers are critical to the success of the Arlington County Fair, and are responsible for supporting the Board the week of and during the Fair. Volunteer tasks include Competitive Exhibits, general assistance, entertainment support, Indoor Vendor setup and breakdown, outdoor logistics, and much more! Volunteers can sign up for as many 4-hour shifts as they would like, and we accept volunteers of all ages (ages 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
At Large Committee Volunteers – This type of volunteer is an individual who volunteers as non-voting members who augment the depth and breadth of the committee and assist in carrying out the work of the committee as directed by the Chair. At-large members are volunteers and serve at the pleasure of the Board Chair. The various roles can include, Competitive Exhibits, General Assistance, Indoor Entertainment, Indoor Vendor Setup and Breakdown and Outdoor Logistics. Email us at volunteer@arlingtoncountyfair.us for more information and to join a Committee!
Board Members –This type of volunteer is an individual who supports Fair planning throughout the year and the implementation of activities during the week of the Fair. This volunteer position carries the highest level of responsibility and requires regular attendance at monthly board meetings, as well as participation in board committees.
We are accepting applications NOW and will review and set up interviews on an ongoing basis through the spring of next year.
Donate
Your contribution to the Arlington County Fair supports a volunteer-managed non-profit organization that embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining and showcasing the best of Arlington. Admission is free. Please help us to keep costs low and continue to bring Arlington summer fun for years to come! On behalf of everyone at the Arlington County Fair, thank you for your support!
*The Arlington County Fair does not collect or store your personal information. We do not share your information with third-parties.
50/50 Raffle
Enter the Arlington County Fair Board’s 50/50 Raffle. The 50/50 raffle is hosted by the Arlington County Fair Board, Inc., an independent nonprofit organization. All proceeds will go towards supporting the free entertainment programming at the 2026 Arlington County Fair.
Tickets will be on sale in the Beer Garden and at the Indoor T-Shirt Sales table.
Winning Drawing: One (1) manual drawing to determine a unique winner will be held at approximately 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Sun., Aug. 17, 2025.
Participants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of ticket purchase and be physically present in Arlington County, Virginia, at the Arlington County Fair at time of ticket purchase. View rules.