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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Location: Indoor Stage
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…
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.…
Join us on August 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. for the Fair’s Competitive Exhibits Awards Ceremony and celebrate this year’s entries!
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: Entertainment Stage
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…
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: Main Stage
Location: Indoor Stage
Location: Main Stage
Location: Indoor Stage
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.…
Location: Indoor Stage
Location: Main Stage
Location: Main Stage