Arlington County Fair

Competitive Exhibits Registration
2022-08-17 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Prep your prize-winning zucchini, bake your famous cherry pie or paint a masterpiece to be entered into the 2022 Competitive Exhibits. Registration is Wed., Aug. 17, 4-8 p.m.* Winners receive cash prizes (and bragging rights).
View the Competitive Exhibits Guide here.

*Perishable items (baked goods, flowers, plants and vegetables) will be accepted on Thurs., Aug. 18, 7:30-9:30 a.m.)

VMFA On The Road
2022-08-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-19 14:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 21:00
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. 17: 5-8 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 18: 5-10 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 19: 2-10 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 20: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 21: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Axe Throwing & Escape Room
2022-08-17 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-18 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-19 14:00 - 23:00
Don your flannel shirt, and throw some axes in Odyssey Mobile Adventure’s amazing and super safe mobile axe throwing trailer or try your hand at an immersive adventure in the escape room!
$10 for 10 axe throws, $20 per group of up to 5 for the escape room.

Big Trucks
2022-08-17 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-18 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-19 14:00 - 23:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 23:00
Children and residents of all ages will have the unique opportunity to explore their favorite public works vehicles and meet the people who maintain Arlington County’s Water, Sewer and Streets infrastructure. Get behind the wheel of several different vehicles including a backhoe, dump truck with plow, sewer CCTV inspection truck, sewer flusher/vacuum truck, water valve exercise truck, and more.

Competitive Exhibits Registration (Perishable Items)
2022-08-18 07:30 - 09:30
Prep your prize-winning zucchini, bake your famous cherry pie or paint a masterpiece to be entered into the 2022 Competitive Exhibits. Registration is Wed., Aug. 17, 4-8 p.m. for most categories and Thurs., Aug. 18, 7:30-9:30 a.m. for perishable items (baked goods, flowers, plants and vegetables). Winners receive cash prizes (and bragging rights).
View the Competitive Exhibits Guide here.

Trivia @ Beer Garden
2022-08-18 17:00 - 21:00
Stop by the beer garden on Thurs., Aug. 18, 5-9 p.m. for a special trivia night! Grab your favorite New District Brewing beer or a glass of rose and test your knowledge.

VMFA On the Road
2022-08-18 17:00 - 22:00
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. 17: 5-8 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 18: 5-10 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 19: 2-10 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 20: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 21: 11 a.m.-4 p.m

Movement Gym
2022-08-18 18:00 - 20:00
Join Movement Gym Crystal City for some climbing and fitness games + giveaways. Try your hand and challenge your friends at our Climbers Tug-o-war, Bosu ball partner toss, pinch strength contest, and more!
Meet on the upper turf field (Family Fun Spot Up Top) above the Midway.

Live Performance: Round About
2022-08-18 18:30 - 19:15 | Entertainment Stage, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, United States
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin’ good time! On Thurs., Aug. 18, 6:30-7:15 p.m., check out original pop/rock acoustic duo Round About!

Live Performance: Wendell Live
2022-08-18 19:45 - 20:30 | Entertainment Stage, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, United States
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin’ good time! On Thurs., Aug. 18, 7:45-8:30 p.m., check out Wendell Live‘s Tribute to Frank Sinatra!

Food Truck Alley
2022-08-19 14:00 - 23:00
New to the Fair in 2022 is food truck alley! Fri., Aug. 19 through Sun., Aug. 21, check out a variety of local DMV food trucks serving up everything to freshly-made ice cream, specialty hot dogs, gourmet roasted corn and lots more. View the Food/Drink webpage for details on which food trucks will be on site each day. Bon appetit!

Drew Blue Shoes
2022-08-19 16:00 - 16:30 | Family Fun Spot Up Top
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 19: 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 20: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 21: noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Sensory Tent Hours
2022-08-19 16:00 - 19:00
Take a rest from the sights and sounds of the Fair at our new sensory break tent area, set up during the sensory-friendly hour on Sat., Aug. 20, 10-11 a.m. and various hours during the fair:
• Fri., Aug. 19, 4-7pm
• Sat., Aug. 20, 11am-6pm
• Sun., Aug. 21, 12-4pm
View sensory tent info in this handout.
Special thanks to the Arlington County Therapeutic Recreation Office for their partnership!

Indoor Vendors Open
2022-08-19 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 21:00 | Gymnasium, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA, 22204
From gourmet foods to handmade paintings and jewelry, there will be something for everyone inside the gymnasium at the Fair! View the full list of vendors here. Be sure to stop by the indoor “pop-up park” for games and to take a break from the outdoor activities. Indoor vendor open hours:

Fri., Aug. 19: 4-10 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 20: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 21: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Live Performance: Magic Scott Marshall
2022-08-19 16:15 - 17:00 | Entertainment Stage, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, United States
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin’ good time! On Fri., Aug. 19, 4:15-5 p.m., check out Magic Scott Marshall! Member of the Academy of Magic Arts, Scott Marshall has been performing in the theaters, homes, and streets of America.

Movement Gym
2022-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Family Fun Spot Up Top

Live Performance: Calico Cloggers
2022-08-19 17:30 - 18:15 | Entertainment Stage, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, United States
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin’ good time! On Fri., Aug. 19, 5:30-6:15 p.m., check out the Calico Cloggers, a percussive dance group that dances to country/bluegrass, Irish, and pop music.

Live Performance: 40 Miles Home
2022-08-19 18:45 - 19:30 | Entertainment Stage, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, United States
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin’ good time! On Fri., Aug. 19, 6:45-7:30 p.m., check out 40 Miles Home, an Arlington, Virginia band that plays covers and originals of Rock, Indie Rock, Americana, and alt-country music.

Live Performance: Beat Willy
2022-08-19 20:00 - 20:45 | Entertainment Stage, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, United States
Visit our live entertainment stage on the tennis courts Thurs-Sun for a rockin’ good time! On Fri., Aug. 19, 8-8:45 p.m., check out Beat Willy! Beat Willy plays an eclectic mix of alternative rock acoustic folk, mixing jazz, blues, and indie rock.

Goat Yoga
2022-08-20 09:00 - 10:00
Goat Yoga is coming back to the Arlington County Fair! Join us for an hour of mellow yoga suitable for all levels on these dates:

Sat., Aug. 20: 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
Sun., Aug. 21: 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Friendly goats from Walnut Creek Farm will roam among us while we enjoy our casual OUTDOOR yoga practice. The goats are curious and interested in climbing and interacting with people. Children should be no younger than 10, comfortable with animals, and accompanied by an adult to attend.
Cost is $40 per person. Register here.
PLEASE BYO Yoga mat. ALL individuals entering the field MUST have a ticket, regardless of whether or not participating in the yoga class.
RAIN PLAN: In case of rain, our event will move indoors, to Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington. We will notify you in advance as early as possible in case of rain.

Sensory Friendly Hour
2022-08-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a new sensory-friendly hour at the Arlington County Fair on Sat., Aug. 20, 10am-11am! Fair friends can enjoy all the magic of the Fair without loud sounds or music and friendly volunteers will be on hand to assist as needed. Also new this year is a sensory break tent area set up during the sensory-friendly hour and various hours during the fair:
• Fri. Aug. 19, 4-7pm
• Sat., Aug. 20, 11am -6pm
• Sun., Aug. 21, 12-4pm
Special thanks to the Arlington County Therapeutic Recreation Office for their partnership!

Axe Throwing & Escape Room
2022-08-20 10:00 - 23:00
Don your flannel shirt, and throw some axes in Odyssey Mobile Adventure’s amazing and super safe mobile axe throwing trailer!
$10 for 10 axe throws.
