The Fairfax County Fair is actually two events held together over one weekend: The Fairfax 4-H Fair and the Frying Pan Park Farm Show. The Fairfax County Fair includes 4-H exhibits, horse shows, livestock and rabbit judging, dog and pet shows, kiddie rides, old-fashioned games, goat milking, a pie-eating contest, demonstrations, 4-H Fashion Show, crafters, and live entertainment.
The Frying Pan Park Farm Show offers great fun for the whole family including hayrides, cow milking, blacksmith and farrier demos, animal washing and grooming, and sheep shearing.
Dates and Times
August 1 - 2, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Frying Pan Park
2709 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
The park is located about 1.5 miles off of exit 10 on the Dulles Toll Road.
Fair Admission:
Admission is free, parking is $5
Official Web Site:
www.4hfairfax.org
Fairfax County Fair 2009– Frying Pan Park
By Rachel Cooper, About.com
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