Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair 2019: Schedule, Events, Tickets

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — What's billed as the "oldest fair in America" beings a 10-day run Friday, July 26, at 2400 Airport Avenue. It's the venerable Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, which began in 1738 and will operate this year under the theme "Carnival Lights and Timeless Delights."

Among the attractions are the ever-popular beauty pageants, ice skating (no, really), chainsaw art, a mechanical bull, baking competitions, a petting zoo, pony and camel rides, animal exhibits, a repeating demolition derby, live music and, of course, agricultural and livestock exhibits.

Tickets generally are $10 per day but click here for specifics and specials.

Here's the schedule of events:

Friday, July 26: 5–10 p.m.

Demolition Derby – 7 p.m.
Miss Fredericksburg Fair – 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 27: noon-10 p.m.

"Military Appreciation Day" – Any active, reservist or retired service person with valid military ID will receive one (1) complimentary daily admission ticket valid on Saturday, July 27 only.
Truck and Tractor Pull – 6:30 p.m.
Real Deal Band – 7:00 PM

Sunday, July 28: noon-10 p.m.

Monster Midway Invasion – Monster Truck Show – 2 p.m.
JD Roberts Band – 3:00 PM

Monday, July 29: 5-10 p.m.

"Law Enforcement/First Responder's Appreciation Night" – Any person with valid ID will receive one (1) complimentary daily admission ticket valid on Monday, July 29 only.
Tiny Miss, Little Miss and Pre-Teen Fredricksburg Fair – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30: 5-10 p.m.

"$5.00 Tuesday" — All general admission tickets in all age groups are $5 and all ride tickets are $1. (must purchase a minimum of 5 ride tickets)
DJ Bill Carroll – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31: 5-10 p.m.

"College Night" – Any person with a valid college ID will receive one (1) complimentary daily admission ticket valid on Wednesday, July 31 only.
Demolition Derby – 7 p.m.
Thunder 104.5 Rising Stars – 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 1: 5-10 p.m.

"Educator’s Appreciation Night" – Any person with a valid school system/education ID will receive one (1) complimentary daily admission ticket valid on Saturday, August 1 only.
Shannon Peterson – 6 p.m.

Friday, August 2: 5-10 p.m.

Demolition Derby – 7 p.m.
Lee Odell Band – 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 3: noon-10 p.m.

Mountain View Mud Bog – 12:30 p.m.
Steve Jarrell and Friends – 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 4: noon-10 p.m.

Mountain View ATV Mud Bog – 3 p.m.
Memories of Elvis – 3 p.m.
No Cattle Showing on Sunday, August 4.

Here's the music lineup:

The Real Deal Band

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage ~ Saturday, July 27 – 7 p.m.

JD Roberts – Country Music

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage ~ Sunday, July 28 – 3 p.m.

DJ Bill Carroll

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage, Tuesday, July 30 – 7 p.m.

Thunder 104.5 Rising Stars

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage, Wednesday; July 31 – Fairway Stage – 7 p.m.

Shannon Peterson

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage, Thursday; August 1 – Fairway Stage – 7 p.m.

Lee Odell

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage, Friday, August 2 – 7 p.m.

Steve Jarrell and Friends

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage, Saturday, August 3 – 7 p.m.

Memories of Elvis by Michael Hoover

Performing Live on the Fairway Stage, Sunday, August 4 at 3 p.m.

Here's the complete fair catalog