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Arlington County Fair 2011 - Arlington, Virginia

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Arlington County Fair 2011 - Arlington, Virginia© Arlington County Fair
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. Local crafters will display items such as needlework & apparel, dolls, photography, creative writing, flowers arrangements and ceramics.

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Dates and Times
August 10-14, 2011
Wed. 5-10 p.m.
Thurs. 11 a.m.-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

Fair Highlights
  • Star Family Circus

  • Harlem Wizards

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

  • Racing piglets

  • Outdoor Movie Nights: teen movie on Friday night; family movie on Saturday night

  • Kids’ Court: inflatables, face painting, and Monster Mural

  • Cole Amusement Midway Kiddie/Thrill Rides and Games and Pony Rides
Official Website: www.arlingtoncountyfair.us

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