Join us for an Endless Summer

The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest FREE events on the East Coast and has been providing quality entertainment for over 40 years. We're a non-profit volunteer-driven organization that embraces a diverse community by educating, entertaining, and showcasing the best of Arlington!

Schedule of Events

4:45 am - 5:30 pm
Live Performance:  Krista O'Connell
Location: Indoor Stage

11:00 am - 6:00 pm
T.E.A.M. Bounce Houses
Get your bounce on again this year with the inflatable obstacle course, sports, and bounce houses. Provided by Arlington County T.E.A.M., these inflatable wonders offer endless free fun for kids of all ages. Location: Upper Field

11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Portable Planetarium Dome
Come see a planetarium show at the Arlington County Fair! The Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium, in cooperation with Marymount University, are pleased to provide Arlington County Fair attendees an exciting opportunity to view free planetarium shows at the Fair in a Portable Planetarium Dome! Explore the cosmos in this unique viewing experience.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes
Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children's Stage

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Live Performance: Rocknoceros
Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of fans around the country, performing at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and the Kennedy Center. Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won ten Washington Area Music Awards and has found its way into the hearts and homes of music-lovers of all ages. Location: Children's Stage

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Live Performance: Road Trip Poets
Playing breweries, distilleries, festivals, and other events all over the Washington and Baltimore areas, Road Trip Poets play a wide range of indie-rock covers, unique originals, and sing along classics. Location: Main Stage

2:00 pm
Competitive Exhibits Awards Ceremony
Join us on August 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. for the Fair's Competitive Exhibits Awards Ceremony and celebrate this year's entries!

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes
Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children's Stage

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Action Jaxx
Cool off from the summer heat in the Foam Party by Action Jaxx—a fan favorite! It's like swimming without the pool. If you forget a dry change of clothes, buy an Arlington County Fair t-shirt. Location: Upper Field

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Live Performance: Drew Blue Shoes
Back by popular demand, Magician Drew Blue Shoes will entertain audiences with family-friendly magical illusions and surprises that will knock your socks off! Location: Children's Stage

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Live Performance: First Road North
Location: Main Stage

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Live Performance: Shredded Cheddar
Location: Main Stage

5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Live Performance: Melissa Quinn Fox
Rising Country Artist and Songwriter Melissa Quinn Fox uses her story-driven lyrics, compelling vocals, and captivating live performances to deliver a blend of relatable, yet timeless Country and Americana music. Since 2021, the hardworking independent artist has released 2 EPs and 13 well-received singles. Melissa has been a featured guest on Fox5 and WUSA9 TV.

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Live Performance: Sara Delaney
Location: Indoor Stage

7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Live Performance: Stone Mallard
Location: Main Stage

8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Live Performance: Rebecca Berlin
Location: Main Stage