County Fair Guide

Rockingham County Fair

Harrisonburg, Virginia

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2026 Dates

August 10–15, 2026

Duration

6 days

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Size

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Rockingham County Fair Overview

Harrisonburg is home to the Rockingham County Fair, which is one of the Shenandoah Valley's premier county fairs, celebrating the agricultural heritage of Virginia's top poultry and livestock producing county in the heart of the Valley.

Good to Know

Harrisonburg is home to James Madison University and is the gateway to Massanutten Resort, Shenandoah National Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway — the surrounding Valley's Mennonite farming communities and covered bridges add to the agricultural character.

Highlights

Expect major livestock and poultry shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a vibrant fair atmosphere drawing visitors from across the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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