The Frederick County Fair runs July 26 to 31, 2027, at the Clear Brook fairgrounds north of Winchester. Admission, rodeo, derby and the week's lineup.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. The 2027 dates are set; the 2027 lineup and prices are not out yet, so the details below are from the 2026 fair and marked that way.
The Frederick County Fair runs Monday, July 26, to Saturday, July 31, 2027, at the Frederick County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairgrounds Road in Clear Brook, north of Winchester, the Frederick County Fair Association says. The fair always starts the last Monday of July. The 2028 fair is set for July 31 to Aug. 5.
It is the county’s week-long summer fair: a different grandstand show every night, a carnival midway, livestock shows and judging by 4-H and FFA members, and exhibits from Frederick County and Winchester residents.
Who to call
- Frederick County Fair Association: 540-313-4911, frederickcountyfair.com
- Fairgrounds: 250 Fairgrounds Road, Clear Brook; mail to P.O. Box 2005, Winchester, VA 22604
- Tickets: admission page
Admission (2026)
The fair’s admission page listed these 2026 gate prices, per person:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults, 12 and up | $10 |
| Youth, 6 to 11 | $5 |
| Children 5 and under | Free |
| Weekly pass, adult (six days) | $40 |
| Weekly pass, child (six days) | $20 |
Tickets were sold online in advance, and weekly passes were also sold at the main gate all week. The fair’s rule is no refunds and no rain checks.
Grandstand shows (2026)
The grandstand schedule runs a different event each night. In 2026, all at 7 p.m.:
- Monday, July 27: rodeo
- Tuesday, July 28: Performance Motorsports monster truck show, with freestyle motocross riders
- Wednesday, July 29: diesel and gas truck dirt drags
- Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31: truck and tractor pulls, with Atlantic Pro Pulling on Friday
- Saturday, Aug. 1: demolition derby presented by Chaos in the Valley, with a free-to-enter Power Wheels class
The fair did not post separate grandstand ticket prices on its site; check the admission page before you go.
Midway, shows and contests (2026)
- Carnival: Jolly Shows ran the midway from Tuesday through Saturday of fair week, with ride tickets sold on its own website.
- Aqua Live Spectacular: a water and high-wire show at 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, included with paid admission.
- Frederick County’s Got Talent: the talent show, with a Rising Star division, registers through Frederick County Parks and Recreation.
- Livestock: market lambs and goats were judged Tuesday, market hogs and rabbits Wednesday and heifers and market beef Thursday, the fair rules say. Sweepstakes awards are presented at 6 p.m. Friday in the show barn.
- Horse show: the Frederick County Fair Open Horse Show comes the Saturday before the fair; in 2026 it was July 25. Frederick County 4-H members headed to the state 4-H horse show must compete in it.
Enter an exhibit
Youth exhibitors from Frederick County and Winchester 4-H and FFA clubs, ages 5 to 19, and adult exhibitors 20 and older who live in Frederick County or Winchester can enter, the fair rules say. Agriculture and home economics exhibits are judged from 1 to 6 p.m. on Fair Monday, and exhibits stay up until 2 p.m. Fair Sunday. Livestock exhibitors register online through the Frederick County Extension Office.
What to know
- No pets: dogs and other pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds, only animals trained to assist people with disabilities.
- No alcohol on the fairgrounds, and no smoking in or near buildings and barns.
- Changes: the fair association says dates, times and places are subject to change, so check its site the week before.
More summer ideas: summer camps and pools, kids activities and things to do in Winchester.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Frederick County Fair in 2027?
The fair runs July 26 to 31, 2027, at the fairgrounds in Clear Brook. It always starts the last Monday of July, the fair association says, and the 2028 fair is set for July 31 to Aug. 5.
How much is admission to the Frederick County Fair?
In 2026 gate admission was $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6 to 11 and free for children 5 and under. A six-day weekly pass was $40 for adults and $20 for children. There are no refunds or rain checks.
What night is the demolition derby at the Frederick County Fair?
The demolition derby is the fair’s Saturday night grandstand show. In 2026 it was at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
Can I bring my dog to the Frederick County Fair?
No. The fair’s rules allow no dogs or other pets on the fairgrounds, only animals trained to assist people with disabilities.
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