Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Fairfax County Carnival and Fair at Frying Pan Farm Park

Get ready for old-fashioned family fun at Frying Pan Farm Park during the Fairfax County Carnival & Fair!

  • Explore tractor demos
  • Discover 4-H exhibits
  • Meet farm animals
  • Experience live entertainment and shows
  • Savor classic fair foods
  • Enjoy Carnival rides and games
  • Don’t miss Big Truck Night!
    • Friday, August 1-See, touch and explore big trucks and farm equipment.

$10 parking on Friday, August 1 after 4 p.m. through Sunday, August 3. Cash and credit accepted

 


Celebrate the Season at Fall Harvest Fest

Join us at Frying Pan Farm Park for a weekend of autumn fun at the Fall Harvest Fest! Enjoy games, rides, farm animals, farm demonstrations and more. Savor seasonal treats and explore the fun of the carnival. Perfect for all ages! 

Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19  

Harvest Fest Schedule:  

  • Big Truck Night 
    Friday, October 17, 5-7 p.m. 
    $10 parking fee 
     
  • Farm Harvest Days 
    Saturday, October 18-Sunday, October 19 
    10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 
    $10 parking fee  
     
  • Fall Carnival 
    Friday, October 17, 5-9 p.m. 
    Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 
    Sunday, October 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
    $10 parking fee  
     
  • Unlimited Rides Wristbands 
    Presale: $20 - Purchase online until Friday October 17 at 5 p.m.   

$25 Day of - Available for Purchase at the Fall Carnival 
Friday, October 17: 5-9 p.m. 
Sunday, October 19: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
 


Halloween on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park

Friday, October 24
Choose your one-hour time slot between 5-7 p.m. 

Saturday, October 25 
Choose your one-hour time slot between 4:30-6:30 p.m. 

All Ages, $12 per person  

  • Visit with farm animals 
  • Create crafts 
  • Play games 
  • Tour the decorated farmhouse  
  • Experience fall on the farm 

Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. 

Sales end the day before the event. 


First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Store Operations Staff (Part-time year-round) (benefits eligible)
  • Maintenance Worker

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


Plan Your Visit

Download the Frying Pan Farm Park site and trail maps to explore the farm.

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