County Fair Guide

Powhatan County Fair

Powhatan, Virginia

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2026 Dates

May 15–17, 2026

Duration

3 days

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Size

small

Visitor Tips

Powhatan County sits on the James River in the Richmond metro area — the James River plantations, Richmond's museum district, and the Pocahontas State Park are all within easy reach.

About Powhatan County Fair

The Powhatan County Fair is a spring May tradition in the rolling Piedmont countryside southwest of Richmond, one of the earliest county fairs of the Virginia season welcoming the farming communities of historic Powhatan County.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a friendly small-county atmosphere in the heart of Virginia's Piedmont farmland.

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