Fairs in Northern Virginia 2016: Events, Dates and More Info

What do the following have in common?

Cows and cotton candy.

Deep-fried candy bars and home-raised goats.

Amusement rides and political pandering.

Answer: The fair!

Yep, as July gives way to August and those late-summer sultry nights beckon, it's time for the corny-honored tradition of packing up the kids or picking up your date and heading to a kaleidoscope of sights and sounds near you.

Here's a list, provided by the good folks at Virginia's tourism website.

LOUDOUN COUNTY FAIR

• 17558 Dry Mill Road Leesburg, VA 20175
• Dates: 07/25/2016 - 07/30/2016

FREDERICKSBURG AGRICULTURAL FAIR

• 2400 Airport Ave Fredericksburg, VA 22401
• Dates: 07/29/2016 - 08/07/2016

FAIRFAX COUNTY 4-H FAIR AND CARNIVAL

• 2709 West Ox Rd. Herndon, VA 20171
• Dates: 08/04/2016 - 08/07/2016

ANNUAL PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY FAIR

• 10624 Dumfries Road Manassas, VA 20112
• Dates: 08/12/2016 - 08/20/2016

CLARKE COUNTY FAIR

• 890 W. Main Street Berryville, VA 22611
• Dates: 08/14/2016 - 08/20/2016

ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR

• 3501 2nd Street South Arlington, VA 22204
• Dates: 08/17/2016 - 08/21/2016

WATERFORD FAIR (WATERFORD HOMES TOUR & CRAFTS EXHIBIT)

• 40222 Fairfax Street Waterford, VA 20197
• Dates: 10/07/2016 - 10/09/2016

STAFFORD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND HOMEMAKING FAIR

• 2135 Mountain View Road Stafford, VA 22556
• Dates: 10/21/2016 - 10/23/2016