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  • Opening Ceremony

    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).

  • Photo of the Day Contest

    Get your camera out and have fun at the Fair! We invite you to submit your favorite photos from the Fair in our contest. Each day, the Fair Board will…

  • Odyssey Mobile Adventures

    Axe Throwing & Archery Room – all week! Get ready to yell “BULLSEYE!” Throw some axes in the amazing and super safe mobile axe throwing trailer. “Axepert” coaches will have…

  • Live Performance: Joshica

    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…

  • Night Market

    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…

  • Live Performance: Gracie Jay

    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,…

  • 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…

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  • T.E.A.M. Bounce Houses

    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…

  • Live Performance: Rocknoceros

    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…

  • Portable Planetarium Dome

    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…

  • WOW Wheelz

    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…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • B-I-N-G-O!

    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…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • Live Performance: Calico Cloggers

    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…

  • Children’s Entrepreneur Market

    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…

  • Vienna Princesses Glam Tent

    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

  • Family Arts & Crafts Fun

    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…

  • T.E.A.M. Bounce Houses

    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…

  • Portable Planetarium Dome

    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…

  • Pizza Eat-A-Slice Contest

    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…

  • Live Performance: Rocknoceros

    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…

  • Burrito Eating Contest

    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…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • Pie Eating Championship

    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…

  • Live Performance: Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus

    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…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • Container Gardening Demonstration

    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

  • Action Jaxx

    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…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • Live Performance: 5th of Four

    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…

  • Live Performance: Groovy Nate

    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;…

  • Live Performance: Old Dominion Cloggers

    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…

  • Live Performance: Joshua Luongo

    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…

  • Live Performance: Red Sun King

    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…

  • T.E.A.M. Bounce Houses

    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…

  • Portable Planetarium Dome

    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…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • Live Performance: Rocknoceros

    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…

  • Live Performance: Road Trip Poets

    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.…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • Action Jaxx

    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…

  • Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes

    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

  • Live Performance: Melissa Quinn Fox

    Rising Country Artist and Songwriter Melissa Quinn Fox uses her story-driven lyrics, compelling vocals, and captivating live performances to deliver a blend of relatable, yet timeless Country and Americana music.…