The Washington County Fairground is a non-profit, non-stock organization with its officers, directors and committees serving on a voluntary, no paid basis. Sixty-Eight years ago businessmen and farmers had an idea for an event that would celebrate agriculture's importance to the community. Similar community fairs were held prior to 1949 in the Greendale, Bethel and Glade Spring areas.
However, the Washington County Fair was the first county wide event and is the only event of this type presently being held. The first festival consisted primarily of tobacco, poultry, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, hogs and other agricultural displays. The early festivals were three day events climaxing with a parade, football game and dance on Saturday night.
However, the Washington County Fair was the first county wide event and is the only event of this type presently being held. The first festival consisted primarily of tobacco, poultry, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, hogs and other agricultural displays. The early festivals were three day events climaxing with a parade, football game and dance on Saturday night.
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Donate your auto, truck, van, recreational vehicle, trailer, tractor, and more to the Washington Country Fairground Charitable Contribution Program to benefit Washington County, Virginia Fairgrounds and local 4-H.
All donations are dedicated to the preservation and growth of the Washington County Fairground, Inc., a non-profit organization benefiting the Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee areas through promotion of agriculture, community services, and youth programs.As part of our youth community involvement, we will donate 10 percent of our vehicle donation income to the 4-H programs of the area.
All donations are dedicated to the preservation and growth of the Washington County Fairground, Inc., a non-profit organization benefiting the Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee areas through promotion of agriculture, community services, and youth programs.As part of our youth community involvement, we will donate 10 percent of our vehicle donation income to the 4-H programs of the area.
Improvements and changes to the Fairground have been made during the past year that are sure to benefit you as an exhibitor and everyone that attends the Fair. The professional & local entertainers will perform this year outdoors. Exhibits and other events will be in main building. The theme for the 2021 Fair will be ("Race On Down to the Washington County Fair".)
All pets must be healthy and have up to date vaccinations as required by Washington County and the Commonwealth of VA. All owners will clean up after their pets and relieve them in non-public areas. Owners are responsible for the actions of their pets. Animals which are deemed aggressive and unmanageable by the Pet Show/Dog Show Committee will be asked to leave the fairgrounds.
The Washington County Fair organizers are looking for volunteers to help make this year's fair a triumph. Volunteers are vital to making the annual fair a success. In years past, about 50 people volunteer at the annual event that drew thousands to the Washington County Fairgrounds to celebrate our heritage and our future.
The contest is not open to professionals. Professional is defined as anyone who is a union member, has a professional manager, or whose principle supporting income is derived from Entries will be accepted in the following categories: Vocal Solo and Vocal Group. IMPORTANT - Music for accompaniment must be of the highest quality.
Reviews (5)
Ashley Hyatt
Oct 04, 2021
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It was way way smaller than I'd ever dreamed or heard of. You heat about it all the time on the radio and places never dreamed that there would only really be like maybe 3 or 4 depending on the person size from them!! Not me adult rides which them only 3...and that's ridiculous the rest is stuff like jumping thong in the Johnson city mall I mean come on! There a few games and we played throw rings on the spinning knives and we got 3 but he gave them to us and they are not the same knife you ring. They are extremely cheap! Very disappointing but my 8 yr old said she had fun and I'm extremely happy
Amanda Montague
Sep 27, 2021
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Lucas Bates
Sep 23, 2021
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Lots of great events at the fair this year, but we had nowhere to watch the truck pull due to lack of seating. They should build more bleachers to accommodate bigger crowds and it would be five stars from me as everything else is great. It just put me off that after paying 20 dollars for two people's admission that we had to turn right around and leave since the truck pull was the only thing we came for.
Mac DeBusk
Sep 20, 2021
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Your experience at the Washington County Fairgrounds will vary depending on who's there and what event you're attending. The Washington County Fair is a very enjoyable experience with amusement rides, traditional fair activities like displays of local agriculture, and competitive events like the horse/tractor/truck pulls.
D. W.
Feb 04, 2017
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