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Typical Month
August
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Duration
5 days
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Size
medium
About Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair in Richmond is Rhode Island's largest agricultural fair and the crown jewel of the Ocean State's fair season, held each August at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This beloved fair has been a fixture of South County life for generations, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the smallest state in the union and neighboring Connecticut and Massachusetts.
What to Expect
Championship livestock competitions, horse shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides and midway, live entertainment, home arts and crafts competitions, agricultural and produce exhibits, commercial vendors, and classic New England fair food. The Washington County Fairgrounds is one of the few remaining traditional agricultural fairgrounds in densely populated southern New England.
Visitor Tips
Located at 78 Richmond Townhouse Road (Route 112) in Richmond, South County Rhode Island, about 30 miles south of Providence. Rhode Island's South County is known for its beautiful coastal ponds, pristine beaches, and farm stands — combine the fair with a visit to Narragansett Beach or the charming village of Kingston. Check washingtoncountyfair-ri.com for dates.
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