County Fair Guide

Russell County Fair & Horse Show

Castlewood, Virginia

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2026 Dates

September 5–12, 2026

Duration

8 days

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Size

small

What to Know

Castlewood's Russell County Fair & Horse Show is a week-long September celebration in the Clinch River valley of southwestern Virginia, combining the county's strong equestrian culture with traditional livestock and agricultural fair activities.

On the Midway

Expect major horse shows, livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA events, carnival rides, live entertainment, and local food vendors in the proud coalfield communities of Russell County.

Before You Go

Castlewood sits along the Clinch River in the heart of southwestern Virginia's coalfields — Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the breaks of the Russell Fork River at Breaks Interstate Park, and the historic town of Lebanon are nearby.

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