Your Guide to the Arlington County Fair: It Kicks Off Today

Going to the Arlington County Fair today? Here’s the scoop:

LOCATION:

Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. South, Arlington, VA 22204

Parking at the fairgrounds is prohibited making shuttles the most effective way to reach the fun. Shuttles will run every 30 minutes each day during the Fair’s operating hours from the Ballston Metro, the Arlington Career Center, Pentagon City Metro, and the I-66 parking garage.

Parking is complimentary at shuttle locations. A $2 round-trip fee is charged for shuttle services and will be collected upon arrival at the Fair. Children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over ride for free. Onsite ADA parking is available at the Fair site in the parking lot located directly in front of the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. There is no public parking at the Fair site and parking on nearby streets is restricted to neighborhood residents.

HOURS:

Wednesday, August 6, 2014: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (outside)

Thursday, August 7, 2014: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (outside)

Friday, August 8, 2014: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. (inside); 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. (outside)

Saturday, August 9, 2014: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (inside); 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. (outside)

Sunday, August 10, 2014: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (inside); 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (outside)

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, August 6
5-10 pm Pony Rides
5-6 pm Evening Workout by Nova Fit Club
5:30 pm Racing Piglets
6-10 pm Cornhole
6 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
9 pm Racing Piglets

Thursday, August 7
5-10 pm Pony Rides
5-10 pm Arlington Soccer Association
5:30 pm Racing Piglets
6 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
7 pm Racing Piglets
9 pm Racing Piglets

Friday, August 8
2-11 pm Pony Rides
2-5 pm Frisbee
2-6 pm Kids’ Court
2 pm-3 pm Kids’ Creative Movement Class by Perfect Pointe
2 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
2:30 pm Racing Piglets
3 pm Harlem Wizards
3 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
4 pm Racing Piglets
4 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
5 pm Harlem Wizards
5 pm Senior Event Surprise!, Turf Field
5 pm-5:45pm FarAway, Outdoor Stage
5:30 pm Racing Piglets
6 pm-11 pm Cornhole
6 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
6 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
6:15 pm-7 pm Radio Feedbak, Outdoor Stage
7 pm Racing Piglets
7 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
7:30 pm-8:15 pm Save the Arcadian, Outdoor Stage
8:30 pm Racing Piglets
8:30 pm Outdoor Movie: Frozen

Saturday, August 9
8 am Arlington County Fair 5K Run/Walk
9:30 am 5K VIP Cool Down Event by Perfect Pointe
10 am-10:00pm Pony Rides
10 am-6 pm Kids’ Court
10 am-2 pm Arlington Public Library on Kids’ Court
10 am-11 am Morning Workout by Nova Fit Club
11 am Harlem Wizards
11 am ACFD Fire Safety Demo
11 am Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
11 am-12:30 pm Arlington Jazzercise
12 noon-5 pm Cornhole
12 noon Racing Piglets
12 noon-12:45 pm Static, Outdoor Stage
1 pm-4 pm Homeward Trails Pet Adoption
1 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
1:15 pm-2 pm Hottwire, Outdoor Stage
1:30 pm Harlem Wizards
2 pm Racing Piglets
2 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
2 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
2:30 pm-3:15pm A Thousand Rainy Days, Outdoor Stage
3 pm-4:30 pm Arlington Jazzercise
3:30 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
3:45 pm-4:30 pm Atoms Apart, Outdoor Stage
4 pm Harlem Wizards
4:30 pm Racing Piglets
4:30 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
5 pm-7 pm Hip Hop Workshop by Perfect Pointe
5 pm-5:45 pm Lionel Ward, Outdoor Stage
5:30 pm Harlem Wizards
6 pm Racing Piglets
6 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
6 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
6:15 pm-7 pm Wesley Spangler, Outdoor Stage
7:30 pm-8:15 pm N2N Band, Outdoor Stage
8:30 pm Outdoor Movie: The Lego Movie

Sunday, August 10
11 am-10 pm Pony Rides
11 am-6 pm Kids’ Court
11 am-2 pm Arlington Public Library on Kids’ Court
11 am Racing Piglets
11 am Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
11:30 am Harlem Wizards
11:30 am ACFD Fire Safety Demo
11:45 am-12:30 pm The Unexpected, Outdoor Stage
12:30 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
1 pm Racing Piglets
1 pm-1:45 pm Eddy Faulkner, Outdoor Stage
2 pm Harlem Wizards
2 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
2 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
2:15 pm-3 pm Daryl Jr. Cline Trio, Outdoor Stage
3 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
3:30 pm-4:15 pm Silver City, Outdoor Stage
4 pm Racing Piglets
4:30 pm Harlem Wizards
4:30 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
4:45 pm-5:30 pm Detached Retina, Outdoor Stage
5:30 pm ACFD Fire Safety Demo
6 pm Racing Piglets
6 pm Cows-N-Corn Milking Demo
6 pm-6:45 pm GoodBrotha Clyde, Outdoor Stage
7:15pm-8 pm Maggie Anderson, Outdoor Stage

Competitive exhibits are at the heart of the Arlington County Fair providing the opportunity for community members to showcase their own talents and gifts. The theme for the 2014 fair is “Urban Adventure” and celebrates the many opportunities Arlington offers residents and visitors. In 2013, Arlington County was represented by more than 1,000 entries.

PHOTO: Arlington County Fair photo