The Loudoun County Fair is held at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds each July and is best known for its livestock auction and Kiss-a-Pig fundraiser. Other highlights of the fair include a carnival, bull riding, dairy show, goat show, horse demonstrations, magic acts, food competitions, live music shows and a special dinner each night.
The dates for 2017 are July 24-29 and the fair is open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Some of the entertainment this year includes the Cincinnati Circus, the Rocknoceros Band, a monster truck event and the shows of magic and hypnosis by Agricadabra. And of course there is a lot of food!
Admission
Tickets can be purchased online and include parking, exhibits, and daily and evening entertainment. Cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted.
Daily pass: $ 12.00 per adult; $ 5 per child from 6 to 12 years old
Weekly pass: $ 25.00 per adult; $ 15 per child from 6 to 12 years old
There is free admission every day for military personnel with military identification and children 6 and under. There are also two special days of free admission:
- On Tuesday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. M. At 4:00 p. M., It is the day of the third age: free admission for over 65s.
- Wednesday, July 26, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, is Children’s Day: free admission for children 12 years and under.
Pre-sale bracelets
Pre-sale bracelets will be available online from now until July 23. Bracelets are valid for one day only on any of the following dates:
- Monday, July 24 between 6:00 and 10:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 25 between 6:00 and 10:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 26 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm
Parking lot
There are two designated general parking lots. The fair offers golf cart rides for those who need transportation from the parking lot to the fair entrance. There is also disabled parking available.
Popular events
The two events that the Loudoun County Fair is famous for are the Kiss-a-Pig fundraiser and the cattle auction. Community members are nominated to “kiss a pig,” and every dollar donated is considered one vote. The candidate who receives the most votes is kissed with a pig and the money raised is used to support the Loudoun County Fairgrounds.
The sale of cattle is a long-standing tradition, conducted in a live auction format. Selling livestock allows community buyers to purchase meat that has been carefully raised by members of the 4-H organization, a group that encourages youth to reach their full potential.
All proceeds from the fair are dedicated to improvements to the Loudoun County Fairgrounds and agricultural projects in the county. The fair is a 100 percent voluntary event.
Daily schedule
Different events are organized for specific times each day. You can start with a dairy milking demonstration and then try your luck at Bingo. Perhaps after enjoying the local delicacies of the county fair, you will attend the goat show or see some magic. Once the corn dogs are digested, it may be time for a carnival ride or two. Do you feel competitive? Enter an egg toss contest or a corn cob eating contest. End the day with the hypnotizing show or riding bulls.
Alcohol and pets (unless they are service pets) are not allowed on the fairgrounds.
