2023 TICKETS NOW ON SALE IN PERSON AT MEADE REALTY IN ABINGDON, VA OR ONLINE HERE.
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Chairs will ONLY be available for the reserved seat section. If not purchasing a reserved seat, you must bring your own chair. Be sure to buy a general admission ticket, along with a reserved seat.
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General admission ticket will not get you a reserved seat. Reserved seats are an add on.
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The best value for the week is to buy a season pass, 6 days of general admission tickets for only $50.00 by Sept 1st.
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Kids Under 13 are FREE
New Events & Updates for 2023:
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Pre-Fair Little Miss Washington County Pageant – September 9, 2023 2:00 PM at E.B. Stanley Middle School. For more information Click HERE
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Pre-School & Kindergarten days have been revamped thanks to our Sponsor Food City. Click Here for more information
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New Events Inside Building A
Cake Walk – Tuesday, September 12th
Adult Fashion Show- Wednesday, September 13th
Hungry Mother Park Animal Boot – Wednesday, September 13th
Live Auction for hand painted Boots – Thursday, September 14th 6:30PM
2-Step Dance Lesson- Saturday, September 16th 6:45-7:45 PM
Axe Throwing – Thursday-Saturday -
New Events Outside (OS)
DWR Trailer setup M-S
Race Night – Tuesday, September 12th
RC Car Race – Wednesday, September 13th
Foam Party – Friday & Saturday
Jeep-a-looza- Friday, September 15th -
New Events Barn
Sheep Dog Demonstration Tuesday, September 12th
Family Fun Day- Saturday, September 16th -
Returning Events for 2023:
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Building A
Jr. & Miss Washington County Pageant
Senior Day – Tuesday, September 12th
Pre K-Kindergarten Tours – Wednesday & Thursday, September 13-14th
Dairy Night
Egg Night
Mercy’s Barnyard Adventure- Open all week
Bingo is Back on Tuesday, September 12th
Appalachian Craft Corner – Free Classes each night from 5:30-7:30 Monday-Friday
Silent Auction
Pet Show – Saturday, September 16 -
Outside
Tractor Club set up outside Building A
Tractor Pull – Monday, September 11
Touch-A-Truck – September 13th
Livestock Shows
Carnival
Greased Pig Scramble- Wednesday, September 13th (Barn)
And More….
- INFORMATION IS BEING UPDATED AS OUR VOLUNTEERS PUT EVENTS TOGETHER, SO BE SURE TO CHECK BACK AND ALSO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
The Washington County Fair is a family friendly event in Abingdon, VA that has grown to be a permanent and well recognized part of Washington County. For 73 years the fair has hosted a variety of events and fun activities, such as Music Concerts, Livestock Shows, Horse Shows, Demolition Derby, Truck Pull, School Days, Senior Day, Carnival Rides, Food, Commercial Exhibits, Educational Exhibits, Arts, Crafts, and Old McDonald’s Petty Zoo plus other special events.
See our Entertainment Page for more information or Click here to purchase tickets online. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The Washington County Fairgrounds is located at 17046 Fairground Drive in Abingdon, Virginia. For six days in September, the Fairgrounds serve as the home for the Washington County Fair.
At other times, the Fairgrounds facilities are available to individuals, families, organizations and commercial events and businesses for a wide variety of exciting events. Each year, the Fairgrounds host events such as:
- Horse Shows
- Abingdon Fiddlers’ Convention
- Cattle & Horse Sales
- Agricultural Shows
- Company Parites
- Political Events
- Entertainment Facilities
- Religious Events
- Community Yard Sales
- Concerts
- And Much More
See our RENTALS page for a sampling of the amenities offered by the Fairgrounds. Or contact us to discuss your specific needs.
A chance to give… Support your Washington County Fairground with our
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM