Amherst County Fair

About Amherst County Fair

The Amherst County Fair is a September fair in the foothills of the Blue Ridge between Lynchburg and the James River, serving the farming communities of a county long defined by its orchards, cattle farms, and sweeping mountain views.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a friendly Piedmont fair atmosphere with the Blue Ridge rising to the west.

Visitor Tips

Amherst sits along the James River corridor north of Lynchburg — the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail access on the Priest, and the historic Liberty University campus in Lynchburg are all nearby.

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