Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival


​Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival

​Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival

​August 1-4, 2024 

  • ​Old-Fashioned Family Fun
  • ​Carnival Games & Rides
  • ​Tractor Demos
  • ​4-H Exhibits & Shows
  • ​Fair Food
  • ​Live Entertainment
  • ​Visit Farm Animals;
  • ​Big Truck Night, Friday August 2

$10 Parking Fee Friday after 4 p.m. – Sunday (cash and credit accepted) 


Carnival Ride Ticket Sales

Thursday and Friday

  • Purchase Unlimited Ride Wristbands (Good for 1 day only between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
    • Prepay Online: $26.25 per person*
    • Purchase Onsite (between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.): $25 per person*
  • Purchase Regular Tickets Onsite after 3 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

  • Purchase Regular Tickets Onsite – No Unlimited Wristbands Available

Regular Ticket Prices

  • $1.25 each*
  • 24 for $25*
  • 72 for $60*

* Prices do not include convenience fee for credit/debit card transactions.

Purchase Ride Tickets


Thursday, August 1

  • Carnival 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.;5 p.m.- 8 p.m. 
  • 4-H Exhibit Drop off 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Friday, August 2

  • Carnival 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.;5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • 4-H Exhibit Drop off 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Big Truck Night 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • $10 parking fee (starts at 4 p.m.)

Saturday, August 3

  • 4-H Opening Ceremony, 10 a.m.
  • Carnival 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. , $10 parking fee
  • 4-H Exhibits, Activities and Farm Demos 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, August 4

  • Carnival 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $10 parking fee 
  • 4-H Exhibits, Activities and Farm Demos 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • 4-H Closing Ceremony, 4 p.m.

4-h is a community for all kids

4-H Fair Opening Ceremony Program

4-H Fair Exhibitors:

For vendor, performance and concessions applications, please refer to the Vendor, Performance and Concessions Applications tab on this page.

Positive Youth Development

4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. With the mission of giving young people access to opportunity; We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse, and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

Educational Programming

In 4‑H programs, kids, and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in Fairfax County through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs, special interest workshops, and 4‑H camps.

Learn more about the Fairfax County 4-H

The Fairfax County Park Foundation is accepting sponsorship inquiries for the Frying Pan Farm Park 4-H Fair.  For questions, please contact MARGARET THAXTON, FCPF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, at 703-324-8532 or parkfoundation@fairfaxcounty.gov

4-H Fair Sponsorship Information

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Thank you to our 2024 4-H Fair Sponsors

Fairfax County’s Annual 4-H Fair and Carnival is provided each year through a partnership between the Fairfax County Park Authority, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, the Fairfax County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Fairfax County Park Foundation, and the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park. We especially appreciate the support of the following sponsors for making this year’s event possible:

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