County fair season is winding down, with one of the final highlights on the summer schedule being the Highland County Fair, Virginia’s longest-running small county fair.
The fair kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 23, with a Horse Show, and then gets going in earnest on Wednesday, Aug. 27, with an opening parade.
The 74th annual Fair runs through Saturday, Aug. 30.
Highlights include:
- Valley Amusement Rides each day with special Family Night pricing on Wednesday, Aug. 27
- Demolition Derby (Thursday, Aug. 28)
- Rabbit Race & Livestock Costume Contest/Obstacle Course (Friday, Aug. 29)
- NEW! Lumberjack Contests (Friday, Aug. 29)
- Truck, Tractor & Diesel Truck Pull (Saturday, Aug. 30)
- Dog Show (Saturday, Aug. 30)
- 4-H & FFA Livestock Shows and Sale
- Live Music from Jack & Davis Reid, The Crestmen, Cameron Simmons, Cayden Roberson, Wound Tight and Southern Rail Express
- Face Painting, Clogging, Kiddie Show, Cornhole Tournament, and Sky High Skyler
The Fair also features exhibits in arts, crafts, horticulture, baking, photography, taxidermy, and more, showcasing the talents and traditions of Highland County residents.
Non-profit food vendors, games and community spirit round out the experience.
The Highland County Fair is directly supported by the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, Blue Grass Ruritans, Mill Gap Ruritans, Stonewall Ruritans, Bolar Ruritans and the Monterey Lions Club.
Platinum Sponsors are Brightway Inc. Gutshall’s Exxon, Burke & Herbert Bank and Bath Community Hospital.
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Chris Graham
