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

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Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival

Parking Fee

There is parking fee charge for Saturday and Sunday. The fee is $10, cash and credit accepted.


Ticket Sales

Online ticket sales have ended.
  • Thursday and Friday
    • Purchase Unlimited Ride Wristbands ($25/person)* Onsite, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sales end at 2pm, but the rides are still available until 3pm.
    • Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite after 3 p.m.

*Wristbands are good for one day only

  • Saturday and Sunday
    • No Unlimited Ride Wristbands available
    • Saturday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Regular Ticket prices
    • $1.25 each
    • 24 for $25
    • 72 for $60

Online ticket sales have ended.
  • Thursday and Friday
    • Purchase Unlimited Ride Wristbands ($25/person)* Onsite, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sales end at 2 p.m., but the rides are still available until 3 p.m.
    • Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite after 3 p.m.

*Wristbands are good for one day only

  • Saturday and Sunday
    • No Unlimited Ride Wristbands available
    • Saturday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Regular Ticket prices
    • $1.25 each
    • 24 for $25
    • 72 for $60

Thursday, August 3

  • 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 4

  • Carnival 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.;5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • 4-H Exhibit Drop off 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Big Truck Night 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 5

Sunday, August 6

4-H is a Community

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. We are America’s largest youth development organization – empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

4-H DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH:

  • Clubs: 2 Community Clubs, 9 Project Clubs, 4 School Clubs and 2 Clubs on Post (Ft. Belvoir) meet year round throughout the county
  • Camps: Mini, Week-long residential and special interest camps
  • Curriculum Enrichment: Embryology, Agriculture and You, Healthy Habits, etc.
  • Special Interest Workshops: Veterinary Science, Nutrition, etc.

4-H TEACHES YOUTH LIFE SKILLS IN THESE AREAS:

  • Livestock
  • Citizenship
  • Creative Arts
  • Healthy Living
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Math
  • And so much more!

Learn more about the Fairfax County 4-H

Fairfax County 4-H Fair Sponsor Prospectus

To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, visit Fairfax County Park Foundation

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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