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Arlington County Fair 2009 - Arlington, Virginia

By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide

The Arlington County Fair is a summer family event complete with carnival rides, live animal shows, musical entertainment, arts and craft exhibits, and a variety of international foods. Special highlights of the Arlington County Fair include pony rides, goat races, and a petting zoo. Local crafters will display items such as needlework & apparel, dolls, photography, creative writing, flowers arrangements and ceramics. This year’s theme is “The Power of Arlington.”

Dates and Times
August 19-23, 2009
Thurs. 5-10 p.m.
Fri. &. Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Location:
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3501 South Second Street
Arlington, VA

Parking:
The community center parking lot will be used for fair vendors and exhibitors only. Shuttles will run continuously from the Arlington Career Center, 816 South Walter Reed Dr.; I66 Parking Garage, Corner of N. Quincy and N. 15th St.; and the Ballston Metro. There is a nominal charge of $1 each way to use the public shuttles to and from the fair. Children under 12 may ride for free.

Fair Admission: Free

2009 Fair Highlights
  • Meet/Greet/Photo Opportunities with accomplished actress and lifestyle television hostess, AMBRE LAKE, known for her work in films such as “Sweet Home Alabama” starring Reese Witherspoon and for her appearance on VH1 “Rock Of Love” with Bret Michaels, lead singer for the rock band Poison, Season 2

  • Air-conditioned Indoor Exhibitor Hall and Entertainment: Check out the new Teen Gaming area, interactive aquarium area, indoor community entertainment, arts/crafts, jewelry, competitive exhibits, community and commercial exhibitors

  • Petting zoo and K-9 demos

  • Outdoor Movie Nights featuring Twilight on Friday, August 21, 2009, 8:30 p.m. and Wall-E on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:30 p.m.

  • Kids’ Court: Agricadabra Magick Show, Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales, the Enchanted Wagon, inflatables, and face painting.

  • Cole Amusement Midway Kiddie/Thrill Rides and Games and Pony Rides by Oliver Entertainment.
Official Web Site: www.arlingtoncountyfair.org

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