Schedule of Events

Unleash your child’s imagination with our dazzling face painting! From magical unicorns to fierce superheroes, we’ve got the perfect design for every little dreamer.

Join us inside the community center for this perpetually popular activity. This event is FREE and welcomes players of all ages! This event is brought to you through a collaboration with Team Showalter, relax in the air conditioning indoors while you compete for fun prizes! Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

First Road North offers classic rock, blues, jazz and even a little funk! Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Krista O’Connell is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Virginia Beach, VA, who now calls the Washington, DC area home. She has roots in folk, country, rock, and blues and enjoys improvising, writing original music, and creating unique covers. Location: The Beer Garden

Waiting For Jane is an acoustic trio that covers rock, pop, country, and soul classics. You may also hear a few current songs, deeper tracks, and (eventually) original music mixed in! Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

So Fetch Calling all 2000s revivalists! Your time has come! So Fetch, DC’s supreme 2000s tribute band, has arrived. Remember your on-the-go playlist on your first-generation iPod? The number one spot on TRL back when Carson was dating Tara Reid? We’ve got them covered, and more. From Avril to Outkast, from Blink to Beyonce, from…

Umiverse Dance Company | BmoreBollywood, is a spirited community where passion meets movement. Born from a love for dance and cultural fusion, they are on a mission to spread joy, creativity, and the magic of diverse dance styles. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

Family-Friendly Fun-Filled Workout  45-minute exercise session incorporating strength (using bodyweight only), cardio, flexibility, agility, and teamwork games. Think: Relay races, partner work, agility games, and more! Options are shown for all fitness levels. Please have appropriate supportive footwear, a mat/towel for ground work, some water, and your fun energy ready to go! Saturday 9:00 a.m. -…

A market run by kids! Located on the Upper Field The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. The markets started in Utah and sold out for five years straight, helping nearly 10,000 kids before expanding to 24 additional states.

Who doesn’t enjoy a nice slice of pizza pie? Bring your appetite and competitive spirit to join the Pizza Eat-A-Slice Contest. Be the first to finish in your age category and win a prize! Kids under 5 years old eat Twinkies instead of pizza. This event is brought to you by Team Showalter and Troy’s…

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 homes of music-lovers of all ages. Find them on the upper field!…

Zach Byrd, guitar/led vocal and Zack Diamond, mando/led vocal, are the singer-songwriters of Badger. Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

New this year, we’re adding a Burrito Eating Contest. This event is brought to you by Team Showalter and Los Chamacos. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

Cool off from the summer heat in the FOAM PARTY! 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 Foam Party at the Family Fun Spot. Saturday 1- 5 p.m. and Sunday 1…

The ever-popular pie-eating challenge is back! Sign up for the 2024 Arlington County Fair Pie Eating Championship! A ten-dollar entry fee gets you a slice of delicious pie, a limited-edition t-shirt and a chance to win a gift certificate to Livin’ the Pie Life! This delicious event is brought to you through a partnership with…

The Calico Cloggers are a percussive dance group based in Northern Virginia. We perform at festivals, retirement communities, schools - pretty much anywhere possible! Our repertoire includes traditional and modern clogging, Irish and Canadian step dancing, tap dancing, swing, and set dancing. We dance to bluegrass, country, Celtic, pop, swing, and hip-hop music. We include…

Rebel Rose is a lively group of musicians from all sorts of backgrounds, brought together by our love for rock. We cover all styles of rock, from classic 80s hits to modern anthems, with a unique and eclectic flair. Location: The Beer Garden

Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Teaches and perpetuates the cultures, traditions, and values of the People of Hawai’i through dances, languages, arts, music, history, and customs. Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Old Dominion Cloggers is a percussive dance performance team based in Arlington, Virginia, since 1977. They dance to old country favorites, pop, and rock, bringing a foot-stompin' good time to their performances. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

Red Sun King is a band of professional musicians who are passionate about writing and playing music.  They are a modern band with roots in the classics but focused on the future.  Location: The Beer Garden

Inspira Dance is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide sustainable, high-quality dance programs for all students. Inspira Dance hosts a variety of adult dance classes by partnering with local businesses, and these adult programs directly fund their student programs. Outdoor Entertainment Stage Performances

Synetic Theater is an internationally renowned physical theater company, producing work that creates cultural diplomacy, uplifts its community, and provides entertainment and enrichment to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

A DMV-based rock band! Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall, the masterminds behind Griefcat, are a duo that you can’t easily categorize or file into a neat little genre. They are mutually perpetuating forces in matching outfits who together create beautifully blended harmonies and brilliant lyrics with an unpredictable twist. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

The Uptown Band The exhilarating musical synergy The Uptown Band has created with audiences in their home region of the Northeast and beyond continues to grow. Since 2006, they have been an AWARD-WINNING PREMIER CHOICE as the featured act at almost 2000 shows.  Location: Main Entertainment Stage

Come roll out your yoga mat for a foundational vinyasa yoga flow. This is an all-level class, where even beginners curious about trying yoga for the very first time will feel gently guided and supported through instruction. Learn more about the instructor at CoachingWithMargaryta.com

A non-profit singing group dedicated to preserving and performing the art of barbershop. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

Philly guys playing original indie power pop.  Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Awards Ceremony Honoring Grand Champions and Grand Reserve Champions Location: Indoor Stage

A non-profit singing group dedicated to preserving and performing the art of barbershop. Location: The Beer Garden

Dennis Ed & Mark have been playing acoustic music together for >25 years. Then Dennis' son, Zach joined us on lead vocals &mandolin. Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Unleash your child’s imagination with our dazzling face painting! From magical unicorns to fierce superheroes, we’ve got the perfect design for every little dreamer. Location: Upper Field

Performance in the Beer Garden!

Playing breweries, distilleries, festivals, and other events all over the Washington and Baltimore areas, Road Trip Poets play a wide range of indie-rock covers, unique originals, and sing along classics. Location: The Beer Garden

Zach Byrd, guitar/led vocal and Zack Diamond, mando/led vocal, are the singer-songwriters of Badger. Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Krista O’Connell is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Virginia Beach, VA, who now calls the Washington, DC area home. She has roots in folk, country, rock, and blues and enjoys improvising, writing original music, and creating unique covers. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

Round About is a Washington, DC-area pop/rock acoustic duo made up of Patrick Garrity and Aaron Lowenberger featuring sparkling guitar work and tasteful vocal harmony. Location: The Beer Garden

Soo-Jin and the Semi-Colons is a rock trio formed in August of 2021 and consisting of Soo-Jin Lee (vocals, guitar, keyboard); Dan Reinish (bass and vocals); and Bobby Burke (drums). Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Multi-talented arranger and vocalist, Gracie Jay has performed and recorded with artists including Cyrille Aimee, Nicholas Payton, Camille Thurman, Jamison Ross and more. Gracie is a powerful force on stage, simultaneously writing and arranging for the same large-ensembles she masterfully sings for. Location: Indoor Entertainment Stage

Playing breweries, distilleries, festivals, and other events all over the Washington and Baltimore areas, Road Trip Poets play a wide range of indie-rock covers, unique originals, and sing along classics. Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Location: Outdoor Entertainment Stage

Online registration closes Monday, August 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Item drop-off is Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join us to kick off the 2025 Arlington County Fair. Located at the indoor stage inside the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (moved indoors due to inclement weather).

Joshica is a Maryalnd based Rock & Soul band that will take you on a musical journey that you won't soon forget. With their unique blend of soulful vocals, intricate guitar riffs, and catchy melodies, Joshica is a force to be reckoned with. Their music is a mix of classic Rock and modern soul. Their…

Location: Main Stage

Location: Main Stage

Baked good submissions should be delivered on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Go shopping under the stars and Fair lights at the Night Market in its new location on the Upper Field (next to the Beer Garden and  Entertainment Stage). The Night Market will feature a variety of local artists and artisans selling their handmade goods. Location: Upper Field Vendors Include:

Multi-talented arranger and vocalist, Gracie Jay has performed and recorded with artists including Cyrille Aimee, Nicholas Payton, Camille Thurman, Jamison Ross and more. Gracie is a powerful force on stage, simultaneously writing and arranging for the same large-ensembles she masterfully sings for. Location: Main Stage

Location: Tennis Courts

Location: Main Stage

Location: Main Stage

Get your bounce on again this year with the inflatable obstacle course, sports, and bounce houses. Provided by Arlington County T.E.A.M., these inflatable wonders offer endless free fun for kids of all ages. Location: Upper Field

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 homes of music-lovers of all ages. Location: Children’s Stage

Come see a planetarium show at the Arlington County Fair! The Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium, in cooperation with Marymount University, are pleased to provide Arlington County Fair attendees an exciting opportunity to view free planetarium shows at the Fair in a Portable Planetarium Dome! Explore the cosmos in this unique viewing experience…

Location: Main Stage

WOW Wheelz is a fun, hands-on electric vehicle driving experience for kids that teaches the basics of road safety and the importance of sustainability through play! At our interactive driving academy, children build confidence, independence, and coordination, all while having a blast behind the wheel. Location: Tennis Courts

Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children’s Stage

Indie pop-rocks featuring precise yet ethereal vocals, pulsing synths, and dreamy atmosphere. Location: Main Stage

Join us on Friday night inside the community center for this incredibly popular activity. This event is FREE and welcomes players of all ages! Relax in the air conditioning at the Indoor Event Stage while you compete for fun prizes! In 2024, we had 200 people playing Bingo on Friday night. Get there early to…

Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children’s Stage

Location: Beer Garden

Location: Main Stage

Location: Tennis Courts

The Calico Cloggers are a percussive dance group based in Northern Virginia. We perform at festivals, retirement communities, schools - pretty much anywhere possible! Our repertoire includes traditional and modern clogging, Irish and Canadian step dancing, tap dancing, swing, and set dancing. We dance to bluegrass, country, Celtic, pop, swing, and hip-hop music. Location: Indoor…

Location: Indoor Stage

Location: Main Stage

The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership through experiential learning. Join us to shop from over fifty vendors all under the age of 17! To see if there are still spots available to participate or to join another market, check kidsmarkets.com. Location:…

The Vienna Princess will bring the royal treatment to kids of all ages at the glam tent, offering a fun face painting experience. Location: Upper Field

Kids, join Go Bananas Dancing for exercise, learning, and fun! All ages welcome. Location: Children's Stage

Taking a break from all the fair's outside fun? Meet our Competitive Exhibits staff and teachers at Art House 7, an art studio in Arlington, VA. Art House 7 will offer FREE, family-friendly arts and crafts activities. It's a great opportunity to tap into your creative side and learn more about how to enter your…

Get your bounce on again this year with the inflatable obstacle course, sports, and bounce houses. Provided by Arlington County T.E.A.M., these inflatable wonders offer endless free fun for kids of all ages. Location: Upper Field

Come see a planetarium show at the Arlington County Fair! The Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium, in cooperation with Marymount University, are pleased to provide Arlington County Fair attendees an exciting opportunity to view free planetarium shows at the Fair in a Portable Planetarium Dome! Explore the cosmos in this unique viewing experience…

Discover low-maintenance, eye-catching plants that support local pollinators and thrive in Virginia’s climate. Join a certified Master Naturalist for a tour of the native plant demonstration garden at Thomas Jefferson Middle School to see how easy it is to grow natives in your yard—or even on a balcony! All tours begin at the Arlington Regional…

Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious slice of pizza? Bring your appetite and competitive spirit to the Pizza Eat-A-Slice Contest. Be the first to finish in your age category and win a prize! Kids under 5 years old compete with Twinkies instead of pizza. Sign up for this FREE event at the Indoor Event Stage starting…

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 homes of music-lovers of all ages. Location: Children’s Stage

Location: Main Stage

Who loves Burritos – we do! Competitors will eat one chicken burrito, and the fastest eater wins a prize. Sign up for this FREE event at the Indoor Event Stage starting at 11 am on Saturday. This event is brought to you by Team Showalter and Los Chamacos Mexican Restaurant. Location: Indoor Stage

Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children’s Stage

Everyone LOVES pie and, in this competition, participants eat one slice of Triple Berry Pie – no hands or utensils allowed – as fast as they can! Winners in each age category will receive a special prize.  Online registration is encouraged - $10 per person for a t-shirt and a slice of pie. The Pie…

Discover low-maintenance, eye-catching plants that support local pollinators and thrive in Virginia’s climate. Join a certified Master Naturalist for a tour of the native plant demonstration garden at Thomas Jefferson Middle School to see how easy it is to grow natives in your yard—or even on a balcony! All tours begin at the Arlington Regional…

Founded in 1957, the Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus is the Arlington, VA chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) which has 700 chapters in the US and Canada with combined membership of over 30,000.  The Arlingtones seek to preserve the art of 4-part a cappella music by offering performances in the barbershop style, and endeavor to…

Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children’s Stage

Want to learn how to get your plants and flowers looking like our prize winners? Join Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia for a container gardening presentation and workshop! Location: Indoors

Cool off from the summer heat in the Foam Party by Action Jaxx—a fan favorite! It’s like swimming without the pool. If you forget a dry change of clothes, buy an Arlington County Fair t-shirt. Location: Upper Field

Holding a Grunge is a 90's pop punk and rock cover band that plays in the NOVA/MD/DC area. Location: Main Stage

Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children’s Stage

Discover low-maintenance, eye-catching plants that support local pollinators and thrive in Virginia’s climate. Join a certified Master Naturalist for a tour of the native plant demonstration garden at Thomas Jefferson Middle School to see how easy it is to grow natives in your yard—or even on a balcony! All tours begin at the Arlington Regional…

Location: Indoor Stage

Formed in Washington, DC in 2022, 5th of Four has quickly built a loyal following with their combination of heavy guitar riffs, jazzy melodies, and catchy lyrics. From power chord driven pop-rock to acoustic-based power-ballads, there's something for everyone in every show. 5th of Four’s influences include the 90s/00s rock of Foo Fighters and Taking…

Groovy Nate is a performance and teaching artist who creates exciting educational shows and workshops using funky grooves, electric guitar, exotic musical instruments such as the mouthbow and talking drum; laced with comedy, creative play, and puppet skits— a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic.  He is also a 2022 Grammy nominee with the One Tribe…

Old Dominion Cloggers is a percussive dance performance team based in Arlington, Virginia, since 1977. They dance to old country favorites, pop, and rock, bringing a foot-stompin' good time to their performances. Location: Indoor Stage

Joshua Luongo a Charlottesville, VA-based Indie-folk music project that begin in December 2024 when Joshua Luongo uploaded a few original songs to Youtube. Since then the Joshua and his band have performed at Breweries, Wineries, Farmer's markets and more all throughout Virginia and surrounding states Location: Main Stage

Red Sun King is a band of professional musicians who are passionate about writing and playing music.  They are a modern band with roots in the classics but focused on the future. Location: Main Stage

Location: Main Stage