TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT THE FAIR
(2019 Version)
FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA
September 18-21, 2019
10- RIDES: 14 rides, and a 50-foot ferris wheel is certain to keep your whole family entertained for hours!
9- COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS: Though the deadline to enter has passed, no problem! There is still a youth coloring contest running throughout the duration of the fair. School-aged children up to 5th grade are welcome to visit the competitive booth, sit down and color a bit and be entered to win! Also be sure to check out that which has been entered and be inspired to work on something of your own to enter next year!
8- ALL STAR BARNYARD REVUE
Come and see goats, alpacas, a donkey, ponies and more amaze you with their creative and hilarious stunts! Daily shows lasting for 25 minutes each will be performed throughout the duration of the fair.
7- LADIES FRYING PAN TOSS: Note: this pan is NOT light. It is cast iron, so ladies, be careful!
6- HANDSOME MAN CONTEST: Wash, trim, wax and style those mustaches and beards! You know you've wanted to show off your facial masterpiece for the county to see for a while now, so I say, go for it.
5- COWBOY CIRCUS WITH DANNY GRANT: Check out his comedy skits, circus tricks, cowboy ropin' and live music in this fun-filled 30 minute presentation that is sure to keep everyone entertained.
4- PETTING ZOO: Do your children adore animals? In addition to the livestock and small critters show, the Little Critters Traveling Petting Zoo will be set up for children of all ages to enjoy.
3- GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW: The lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, horizontal wood chopping, two-man crosscut sawing, log rolling and loads of humor. Other events can be presented are vertical wood chopping and one man crosscut sawing.
2- The HARVESTER STAGE: A wide variety of professional bands will be performing on the stage throughout the event ranging from gospel to bluegrass to folk. Additionally, an open stage will be available to past and present residents of Franklin County in fifteen minute slots, pre-registration is required.
1- RIDE THE COOL BUS: If you homeschool like we do, then it's possible that your kids rarely, if ever, find themselves inside of a school bus. What's better than a school bus? The TNT Auto Body Cool Bus! Park across the street and travel in style in one of the shuttles. If you're lucky, the shuttle you grab might be the legendary Cool Bus.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, September 20, 2019
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Admission & Ride Wristbands
Gate Admission
Ages 11 and up – $5
Ages 10 & Under – FREE
Add Unlimited Rides!
Ride Wristbands
All ages – $10
(Wristband required for Midway rides)
Major Credit Cards and Debit Cards Accepted
Check out FCAGFAIR.com for more Information!
Hope to see you there!
Disclaimer: This post is brought to you by the Franklin County Agricultural Fair. All opinions stated here are my own.
