About Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair in Fayetteville is a July fair at the University of Arkansas, celebrating the agricultural, academic, and Ozark heritage of a county that is home to the Razorbacks and one of the most dynamic college city cultures in the South, anchored by both traditional northwest Arkansas farming and the booming tech and arts scene of the Fayetteville-Springdale corridor. Its history stretches back to 1857, placing it among Arkansas's oldest agricultural fairs.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, FFA and 4-H competitions, carnival rides, major live entertainment, local food vendors, and a fair serving the large and diverse communities of the greater Fayetteville metro area.
Visitor Tips
Fayetteville is one of America's great college cities — the University of Arkansas campus, Dickson Street's vibrant entertainment district, the Fayetteville Farmers' Market, the stunning mountain bike trails of the Ozarks, and the proximity to the Ozark National Forest make Fayetteville a superb northwest Arkansas destination.
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