Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

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Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival


​Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival

​Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival

​August 1-4, 2024 

  • ​Old-Fashioned Family Fun
  • ​Carnival Games & Rides
  • ​Tractor Demos
  • ​4-H Exhibits & Shows
  • ​Fair Food
  • ​Live Entertainment
  • ​Visit Farm Animals;
  • ​Big Truck Night, Friday August 2

​$10 Parking Fee Friday-Sunday 


Parking Fee

There is parking fee charge for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The fee is $10, cash and credit accepted.


Ticket Sales

Online ticket sales coming soon
  • Thursday and Friday
    • Purchase Unlimited Ride Wristbands*
    • $25 per person online (coming soon)
    • $30 per person onsite from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite after 3 p.m.
    • *Wristbands are good for one day only
  • Saturday and Sunday
    • No Unlimited Ride Wristbands available
    • Saturday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Regular Ticket prices
    • $1.25 each
    • 24 for $25
    • 72 for $60

Online ticket sales coming soon
  • Thursday and Friday
    • Purchase Unlimited Ride Wristbands*
    • $25 per person online (coming soon)
    • $30 per person onsite from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite after 3 p.m.
    • *Wristbands are good for one day only
  • Saturday and Sunday
    • No Unlimited Ride Wristbands available
    • Saturday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
    • Sunday, Purchase Regular tickets, Onsite 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Regular Ticket prices
    • $1.25 each
    • 24 for $25
    • 72 for $60

Thursday, August 1

  • Carnival 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.;5 p.m.- 8 p.m. 
  • 4-H Exhibit Drop off 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Friday, August 2

  • Carnival 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.;5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • 4-H Exhibit Drop off 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Big Truck Night 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • $10 parking fee (starts at 4:30 p.m.)

Saturday, August 3

  • 4-H Opening Ceremony, 10 a.m.
  • Carnival 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. , $10 parking fee
  • 4-H Exhibits, Activities and Farm Demos 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, August 4

  • Carnival 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $10 parking fee 
  • 4-H Exhibits, Activities and Farm Demos 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • 4-H Closing Ceremony, 4 p.m.

Coming Soon!

4-h is a community for all kids

4-H Fair Exhibitors:

For vendor, performance and concessions applications, please refer to the Vendor, Performance and Concessions Applications tab on this page.

Positive Youth Development

4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. With the mission of giving young people access to opportunity; We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse, and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

Educational Programming

In 4‑H programs, kids, and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in Fairfax County through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs, special interest workshops, and 4‑H camps.

Learn more about the Fairfax County 4-H

The Fairfax County Park Foundation is accepting sponsorship inquiries for the Frying Pan Farm Park 4-H Fair.  For questions, please contact MARGARET THAXTON, FCPF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, at 703-324-8532 or parkfoundation@fairfaxcounty.gov

4-H Fair Sponsorship Information

Download Prospectus

Food Vendor Application

Stage Acts and Entertainment Application

Educational Community Table Application

Additional Details

For Fairfax County 4-H Program and exhibitor information, please refer to the Fairfax County 4-H Program and exhibitor information tab on this page.

Thank you to our 2023 4-H Fair Sponsors

Fairfax County’s Annual 4-H Fair and Carnival is provided each year through a partnership between the Fairfax County Park Authority, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, the Fairfax County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Fairfax County Park Foundation, and the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park. We especially appreciate the support of the following sponsors for making this year’s event possible:

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