The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events on the East Coast and has been providing quality entertainment since 1977. In recent years, attendance has reached over 84,000 as people come from Arlington, Northern Virginia, and the DC Metro region to enjoy competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, and more.
Each year Thomas Jefferson Community Center is transformed into a special place with something for everyone to see. The Arlington County Fair has been an important community event in both the County and Northern Virginia.
The idea for the Fair emerged from the County’s community gardens program. Resident gardeners had been planning a Harvest Day to display the produce from the program’s 10 community garden plots. One thing led to another, and the idea expanded to involve more members of the Arlington community.
