About Nelson County Fair

The Nelson County Fair in Lovingston celebrates a Blue Ridge Mountain county with a remarkable story of resilience — in 1969, Hurricane Camille's remnants dumped up to 31 inches of rain on Nelson County in one night, causing catastrophic floods that killed over 125 people and transformed the community. Today Nelson is known for its orchards, vineyards, and craft beverages.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, apple and orchard exhibits, local vineyard and cidery vendors, and a community fair celebrating the agricultural renewal of a county that rebuilt itself after disaster.

Visitor Tips

Lovingston is a small county seat in the Blue Ridge foothills. Nelson County has become Virginia's craft beverage heartland — the county claims more wineries and cideries per capita than almost anywhere in the state. Wintergreen Resort on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a major four-season destination.

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