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🍀 A Bedford Tradition | VA250 Partner

Celebrating the rich agricultural history, community spirit, and heritage of Bedford County, Virginia. Fun for the whole family!

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Dates
August 21–23, 2026
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Admission
FREE
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Location
Liberty Lake Park, Bedford VA
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Welcome to the Fair

A grassroots event organized for the community, by the community.

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Live Music

Daily concerts on the main stage featuring Kam'ron Smith, New Standard, Blue Collar Band, Star City Rockers, and more!

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Fair Food

Funnel cakes, cotton candy, BBQ, and more! Local food vendors serving up classic fair favorites and unique regional treats.

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Rides & Games

Enjoy midway rides, carnival games, and family-friendly entertainment. Armbands and ride ticket packs available.

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Home Goods Contests

Baking, canning, photography, art, horticulture, and more! Compete for ribbons and prizes in a variety of categories.

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Old McDonald Farm Tent

Visit the farm tent all weekend long! Meet farm animals and enjoy hands-on agricultural activities for the whole family.

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Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Experience Virginia's traveling fine arts exhibit — featuring works from artists across the Commonwealth. Located next to the Home Goods Pavilion.

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Talent Show

Show off your skills on the Main Stage! Open to individuals and groups, Youth (18 & under) and Open (18+). Register by July 26th! | View Rules (PDF)

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Open Horse Show

The Bedford County Fair Open Horse Show is back! View the Class List (PDF) and Register here!

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Livestock

Show your animals at the Bedford County Fair! Register for Livestock here!

Home Goods Contests

Show off your skills! Entries accepted the week before the fair at the Main Pavilion — Liberty Lake Park.

Monday, August 17 — 12 Noon – 7 PM

Entries accepted for all exhibits except baked goods and horticulture. Main Pavilion – Liberty Lake Park.

Tuesday, August 18 — 12 Noon – 7 PM

Entries accepted for all exhibits except baked goods and horticulture. Main Pavilion – Liberty Lake Park.

Wednesday, August 19 — 12 Noon – 7 PM

All entries accepted, including baked goods and horticulture. Wednesday is the only day we accept baked goods and horticulture entries — all must be fresh. Baked goods are tasted by the judges, as well as jams, jellies, preserves, and fruit butters.

Thursday, August 20 — Closed to Public

Home Goods Exhibit Hall will be closed to the public. Judging takes place on this day.

🖶 Printable Forms & Catalog

📄 Home Goods Catalog 📄 Main Entry Form 📄 Poster & Essay Contest Entry 📄 Quilt Block / Barn Quilt Entry

Event Schedule

Three days of family fun, entertainment, and celebration.

📅 Friday, August 21

Gates Open: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
4:00 PM

Gates Open

Fair officially opens — rides, food & vendors ready

4–9 PM

Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Next to Home Goods Exhibit Pavilion

4–9 PM

Home Goods Pavilion Open

Browse contest entries and award-winning exhibits

All Day

Old McDonald Farm Tent

Meet farm animals & enjoy hands-on activities

6:00 PM

Blue Ribbon Bouquet Bar

Next to the Home Goods Pavilion. Donations accepted.

6–8 PM

🎵 Kam'ron Smith

Live on the Main Stage

8:30–10 PM

💃 Line Dancing w/ Angela

Grab your boots and hit the dance floor!

📅 Saturday, August 22

Gates Open: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
10:00 AM

Gates Open

Full day of fun begins!

10–9 PM

Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Next to Home Goods Exhibit Pavilion

10–9 PM

Home Goods Exhibit Hall Open

Browse contest entries and award-winning exhibits

10–3 PM

Community Expo

Learn how local nonprofit organizations help members of our community. Grounds next to Home Goods Pavilion.

All Day

Kid's Adventures

Kid's Corn Bin, Corn Hole, and more!

All Day

Old McDonald Farm Tent

Meet farm animals & enjoy hands-on activities

11:30 AM

Rocking Chair Conversations w/ Danny Johnson

Storytelling & community conversations (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)

1:30–3:30

🎵 New Standard

Live on the Main Stage

5–7 PM

🎵 Blue Collar Band

Live on the Main Stage

8–10 PM

🎵 Star City Rockers

Live on the Main Stage

📅 Sunday, August 23

Gates Open: 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM
12:00 PM

Gates Open

Last day — don't miss the fun!

12–3 PM

Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Next to Home Goods Exhibit Pavilion

12–6 PM

Home Goods Exhibit Hall Open

Last chance to see contest entries! Pick up entries begins at 6 PM.

All Day

Old McDonald Farm Tent

Meet farm animals & enjoy hands-on activities

12–1 PM

💃 Grayson Long's Evolution of Clogging

Live performance on the Main Stage

1:30–3:30

🎤 Talent Show — Main Stage

Local performers showcase their talents! Register here by July 26th. | View Rules (PDF)

4–6 PM

🎶 Dance Party w/ DJ Showtime

Close out the fair with a dance party on the Main Stage!

Admission & Pricing

Keeping the fair accessible for all Bedford County families.

🎉 Free Admission & Free Parking!

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the Bedford County Fair is free for everyone.

FREE
Gate Admission
FREE
Parking

🎪 Ride Tickets & Armbands

📅 Friday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Opening Night)
$25 Armband*
📅 Saturday
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Unlimited Rides
$25 Armband*
📅 Saturday
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM — Discounted Ride Ticket Packs (no armbands after 4 PM)
Ticket Packs
📅 Sunday
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Family Day) — Family 4-packs available for $90*
$25 Armband*

* Armbands must be purchased together. Sold until one hour before session end.

🎖 Salute to Heroes — Available Every Day!

Military & Law Enforcement: 20% Discount on Ride Tickets for Active/Retired Service with ID (Limit 2 discounts per ID per day)

🚌 Parking available on-site and at shuttle locations (to be determined).

Vendor Directory

Meet the vendors bringing the best of Bedford County to the fair.

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Blackwater Kettle Corn

Food
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The Hot Dog Girl

Food
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The Crafty Bookworm

Crafts

More vendors coming soon! Interested? Apply here.

Vendor Sign Up

Interested in being a vendor at the Bedford County Fair? Apply below!

📝 Vendor Booth Pricing:
• Food Vendors: $300
• Baked Goods Vendors: $200
• Non-Food Vendors (10×10 booth): $150
• Equipment Vendors (20×20 space): $500
• Equine/Livestock Show (Sept 5–6, 2026): $50
• Non-Profit / Community Expo (10×10 space): FREE

⚡ Please Note: Electric and water hookups are not available.

📄 View Vendor Policy & Guidelines (PDF)

Volunteer

Help make the Bedford County Fair a success!

💪 We Need Your Help!

Thank you for your interest in helping make the Bedford County Fair a success! Volunteers are the boots-on-the-ground magic behind the scenes, from parking cars to wrangling extension cords. Whether you can help for one hour or the whole weekend, we appreciate you!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Downloads & Resources

Important documents and information for the 2026 Bedford County Fair.

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About Us

Learn about the Bedford County Fair — our mission, history, and the volunteers who make it happen.

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Sponsorship Program

Support the fair! View sponsorship tiers and benefits for businesses and organizations.

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Vendor Policy & Guidelines

Important rules, policies, and guidelines for all fair vendors.

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Talent Show Rules

Rules, eligibility, and registration info for the 2026 Talent Show.

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Open Horse Show — Class List

Details, classes, and entry information for the Open Horse Show.

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Equine Registration Form

Register for the Open Horse Show via Google Forms.

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Livestock Registration Form

Register your livestock entries for the 2026 Bedford County Fair.

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Talent Show Application

Apply to perform at the 2026 Talent Show. Deadline: July 26th.

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Volunteer Sign Up

Sign up to volunteer at the 2026 Bedford County Fair.

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Home Goods Catalog

Browse all contest categories for the 2026 Home Goods exhibits. Print & plan your entries!

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Main Entry Form

Print and fill out this form to enter your exhibits at the fair.

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Poster & Essay Contest Entry

Entry form for the poster and essay contest.

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Quilt Block / Barn Quilt Entry

Entry form for the quilt block and barn quilt contest.

Location & Directions

Find us at Liberty Lake Park in Bedford.

Liberty Lake Park

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939 Burks Hills Rd, Bedford, VA 24523

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Free parking on-site & shuttle locations (TBD)

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bedfordvafair@gmail.com | (434) 941-4962

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www.bedfordvafair.org

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📄 About Us 🌟 Sponsorship Program

Our Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making the Bedford County Fair possible.

Centra Health VA250 - America Made in Virginia

The Bedford County Fair is a proud partner of the VA250 program, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Become a Sponsor

🌾 Bedford County Fair

An independent 501(c)(3) organized by dedicated volunteers who provide a wholesome, safe, and educational fair annually in honor of our incredible community.

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Contact

939 Burks Hills Rd
Bedford, VA 24523

bedfordvafair@gmail.com
(434) 941-4962

www.bedfordvafair.org

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