The Prince William County Fair starts on Aug. 10 but some competitions begin Thursday.
This year, $2 day is Thursday, Aug. 14. Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: $8, good for admission, parking and midway show.
Child/Senior: $5 (ages 5-13 and 60 and older), good for admission, parking and midway shows. Children younger than 4 can enter for free.
Unlimited ride wristbands are $16 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; $18 on Friday and $20 on Saturday. Individual ride tickets are $2 on Tuesdays.
To keep up with daily updates at the fair, like their Facebook page.
From the Prince William County Fair website:
Thursday, Aug. 9
Home Arts: Enter All Exhibits
Open Departments 8–17
Jr. Departments 25–33
Friday, Aug. 10
9 a.m. Home Arts: Judging of All Exhibits.
Buildings closed to public for judging until 4 p.m.
4 p.m. Home Arts Buildings Open
5 p.m. Gates Open
5 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
7 p.m.* Truck and Tractor Pull by Interstate/Dragon Motor Sports
Saturday, Aug. 11
Noon Gates Open
Noon Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
1 p.m. Baby contest for boys and girls 9-18 months
7 p.m. Truck and Tractor Pull by Interstate/Dragon Motor Sports
7 p.m. Open Mike Night, sound system by Kokopelli Sound
Sunday, Aug. 12 - Half Price Day (Armed Forces Appreciation Day)
No Grandstand fee all day!
Noon Gates Open
12:00 Noon Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
1 p.m Bluegrass in the Showbarn: Leon Morris & Associates
3 p.m. Concerts Begin (Continue All Day)
5 p.m. Judging of Dairy Cattle: Showing and Fitting
Monday, Aug. 13
9 a.m. Judging of Dairy Goats: first four breeds
9 a.m. Judging of Rabbits
3 p.m. Baby Contest: boys ages 19-36 months
5 p.m. Gates Open
5 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
7 p.m. R&R Productions Demolition Derby*
Tuesday, Aug. 14: $2 Dollar Day!
9-10 a.m. Home Arts: Remove 1st Exhibit Items:
10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Home Arts: Enter 2nd Exhibit Items:
2:30 p.m. Home Arts: Judging of 2nd Exhibits Buildings
2 p.m. Gates Open
2 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
3 p.m. Pet Show at the Showbarn
5 p.m. Home Arts Buildings Open
7 p.m.* Garden Tractor Pull by Shenandoah Valley Tractor Pullers Association, Inc.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
5 p.m. Gates Open
5 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
7 p.m.* R&R Productions Demolition Derby
Thursday, Aug. 16
5 p.m. Gates Open
5 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
4 p.m. Judging of Meat Goats
7 p.m. Judging of Swine
7 p.m.* R&R Productions Demolition Derby
Friday, Aug. 17
5 p.m. Gates Open
5 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
4 p.m. Judging of Beef
5 p.m. Judging of Sheep
7:30 p.m.* Dave Martin Championship Rodeo
Saturday, Aug. 18
9 a.m. Judging of Dairy Goats – final four breeds
Noon Gates Open
Noon Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens.
1 p.m. Baby contest 19-36 months for boys and girls
7 p.m. Elvis Tribute Show featuring Lionel Ward.
7 p.m.* MONSTER TRUCK SHOW By Allstar Motorsport Productions
Sunday, Aug. 19
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Home Arts exhibits may be removed
* Indicates a nightly grandstand show. Tickets are $2 per person for grandstand seating.
+ Weather Permitting
