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 Carnival and Fair


Fairfax County Carnival and Fair

​July 31-August 3, 2025 at Frying Pan Farm Park

  • ​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 1

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


Carnival Ride Ticket Sales

Thursday and Friday

Advance Ticket Sales
Now through July 31 at 10 a.m.

  • Unlimited Ride Wristband (good for one day only, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)
  • Online price: $21.25 per person*

Day-Of Ticket Sales
July 31 at 10:01 a.m. through Friday, August 1

  • Unlimited Ride Wristband (good for one day only, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)
  • Onsite or online price: $25 per person*
  • After 3 p.m.: Regular ride tickets available onsite only

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


See What's Happening at the Fair

Please note: The carnival will pause daily from 4–5 p.m.

  • Thursday, July 31
  • Friday, August 1
    • 4-H Schedule:
      • Apiary Judging, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
      • 4-H Superintendent early drop off, 2 – 3 p.m.
      • Entry drop off at 4-H Barn, 3 – 6 p.m.
      • 4-H Barn Exhibit Judging ends, 7 p.m.
    • Big Truck Night in the Farmyard, 5 – 7 p.m.
    • Carnival: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m.
  • Saturday, August2
    • 4-H Schedule:
      • Opening Ceremony, Middleton Barn, 10 a.m.
      • Rabbit/Cavy/Pocket Pet Show, Barn 1, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
      • Horse Demos, Indoor Area, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
      • Dog Demos, 4-H Barn, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
      • Educational Community Tables and Free Activities, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
      • Front Gates Open, 4 p.m.
    • Carnival: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and 5–10 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 3
    • 4-H Schedule:
      • Opening Ceremony, Middleton Barn, 10 a.m.
      • Horse Demos, Lower Ring, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
      • Pig Show, Barn 2, 10 a.m.
      • Goat Show, Indoor Arena, 11 a.m.
      • Dog Demos, Agility Field, 11 a.m.
      • Sheep Show, Indoor Arena, 1 p.m.
      • Cow Show, Indoor Arena, 2 p.m.
      • Closing Ceremony and Parade of Champions at Tent, 4 p.m.
    • Carnival: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.

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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 Fairfax County Carnival and Fair.  For questions, please contact MARGARET THAXTON, FCPF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, at 703-324-8532 or parkfoundation@fairfaxcounty.gov

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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