County Fair Guide

Washington County Fair

St. George, Utah

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2026 Dates

April 10–18, 2026

Duration

9 days

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Size

large

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Founded

Since 1860

Notable Fact

The Washington County Fair drew an estimated 40,000-50,000 visitors in 2017, according to a Standard-Examiner report citing Utah Association of Fairs and Events data. Running since 1860, it's one of the state's oldest fairs.

Source: Standard-Examiner

The Fair

The Washington County Fair in St. Dating to 1860, it ranks among Utah's oldest agricultural fairs. George is a nine-day April celebration in Utah's fastest-growing county, drawing visitors from the St. George and Hurricane communities in the warm red rock country.

Local Tips

St. George is in Utah's "Dixie" — the red rock landscape, Zion National Park 45 minutes away, and the mild winter weather make Washington County Utah's fastest-growing community.

What You'll Find There

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local vendors, and the outdoor recreation-meets-ranching community spirit of Utah's Dixie.

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