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Washington County Fair Offers Family Fun in Fayetteville Aug 20-24

Carnival Rides, 4H Displays, Farm Animals and More

By Kara Ault, Macaroni Kid Fayetteville Publisher Mom August 16, 2024
It's time for one of our favorite annual traditions, the Washington County Fair! The Washington County Fair is the largest and most established county fair in Arkansas. Founded in 1857, The Washington County Fair is a reflection of the past decades of farmers, business leaders, volunteers, and youth. From animals to carnival rides, you'll find fun for everyone in your family at the Washington County Fair.

The Washington County Fair in Fayetteville is located just off of Hwy 112 and offers fun for all ages. The Fair begins Tuesday, August 20th and runs through Saturday, August 25th, 2024.

Free Petting Zoo, sponsored by Farm Credit, daily 10 am -9 pm (general admission is required)

Gates open every day at 10 am, Midway opens at 5 pm Tues-Friday and noon on Saturday.
Admission is $5 per person (ages 6 and up) cash, $7.50 if using a card. Kids 5 & under are free.
Parking is free.

Specials:
  • Tuesday: Two-Buck Tuesday- $2 gate entry and $2 rides
  • Wednesday: Wristband Wednesday- $25 armbands for unlimited carnival rides
  • Thursday: Partner Up Thursday- Two-for-one armbands for unlimited carnival rides
  • Friday: Family Friday: $30 armbands with Midnight Madness
  • Saturday: Super Saturday: $30 armbands for all-day unlimited carnival rides
Macaroni KID Fayetteville is proud to provide a baby changing and feeding area for the Washington County Fair with the help of our sponsors, Kids Unlimited Learning Academy, Once Upon a Child Fayetteville, Partytime Ponies and Corinna Dranow, Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in pre-and postpartum therapy. You will find the baby changing station in the Exhibit Hall- follow the signs!