County Fair Guide

Independence County Fair

Batesville, Arkansas

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Typical Month

August

Duration

5 days

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Size

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About Independence County Fair

The Independence County Fair in Batesville is an August fair in the White River valley of north-central Arkansas, celebrating the limestone quarrying, cattle, and university heritage of a county anchored by Lyon College and defined by the White River, which flows through some of the most scenic bluff and bottomland country in Arkansas.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, FFA and 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a fair serving the White River valley communities of Independence County.

Visitor Tips

Batesville is the Independence County seat on the White River — Lyon College, the White River access, and the Independence County Historical Museum preserve the heritage of this north-central Arkansas river city. The surrounding limestone bluffs and White River bottomlands offer outstanding outdoor recreation.

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