What Sets It Apart
Dating back to 1911, the Chesterfield County Fair runs nine days each August at the county fairgrounds and is identified locally as the fourth-largest fair in Virginia. Organizers project roughly 70,000 visitors across the run for its rodeo, livestock shows, and agricultural exhibits.
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Expect major livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, demolition derby, and a full fair midway serving the diverse communities of one of Virginia's most populous counties.
Planning Your Visit
Chesterfield sits on the south bank of the James River across from Richmond — the nearby Richmond battlefields, James River parks, and the Virginia State Capitol and museums are all easily accessible.
A Closer Look
The Chesterfield County Fair is a nine-day late-August through Labor Day celebration in suburban Richmond, one of Virginia's largest county fairs drawing visitors from across the Richmond metropolitan area to one of the state's fastest-growing counties. The fair got its start in 1911 and has remained a Virginia agricultural mainstay ever since.
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