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The 76th annual Fairfax County Carnival and 4-H Fair is scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2 at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road in Herndon.
The four-day event is scheduled to include carnival rides and games, 4-H exhibits and activities, animal shows, demonstrations and Big Truck Night. Admission is free, although parking at the park will cost $10 per vehicle on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Carnival rides and games are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. July 30, followed by an official opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Unlimited-ride wristbands are listed at $25 per day when purchased in advance and $30 after the carnival begins. Individual-ride tickets can be purchased on site between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. throughout the carnival.
Big Truck Night is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. July 31. The $10 parking fee is also scheduled to begin that day and continue through Sunday.
The 4-H Fair is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Aug. 1. Programming is set to include exhibits, free activities, farm animal shows, and horse and dog demonstrations.
The Fairfax County 4-H program offers agriculture, civic engagement, science and healthy living programs for children ages 5 through 18.
On Aug. 2, the 4-H Fair’s closing ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m., while the carnival is scheduled to continue until 7 p.m.
“The Fairfax County 4-H Fair is where agriculture, learning and community come together to create something truly extraordinary,” said India Pearson, a Fairfax County 4-H agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Pearson said the fair has celebrated Fairfax County’s agricultural heritage for more than 75 years while showcasing the talents, creativity and dedication of local youth.
“At its heart, the Fairfax County Carnival and Fair is about bringing people together,” said Jai Cole, executive director of the Fairfax County Park Authority. “Families come here to make memories, explore hands-on activities and celebrate the creativity and hard work of our youth.”
The event is organized by the Fairfax County Park Authority, the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Fairfax County’s Virginia Cooperative Extension office, the Fairfax County Park Foundation and Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park.