County Fair Guide

Franklin County Agricultural Fair

Rocky Mount, Virginia

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Typical Month

August

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

About Franklin County Agricultural Fair

The Franklin County Agricultural Fair in Rocky Mount is an August fair in the Blue Ridge foothills of Southside Virginia, celebrating the tobacco, livestock, and diverse farming heritage of a county known for its moonshine history and Smith Mountain Lake.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a community fair atmosphere in the foothills between the Blue Ridge and the Piedmont.

Visitor Tips

Rocky Mount sits near Smith Mountain Lake, one of Virginia's most popular recreational lakes, and the Blue Ridge Parkway — the Booker T. Washington National Monument is also in Franklin County.

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