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Activities

FUN AND INTERACTIVE

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A sensory bottle is a calming visual tool where kids shake and watch slow‑moving objects to help focus and settle their minds.

SENSORY BOTTLES

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A sensory bin is used to let kids explore textures and objects with their hands in a way that builds focus, calm, and early learning through play

SENSORY BINS

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A corn pit is a hands‑on sensory play area where kids can dig, scoop, and move through dried corn for calming, tactile fun.

CORN PIT

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Jumping stones are sturdy ground‑level shapes kids step or hop across to get deep‑pressure sensory input and grounding through their feet and legs.

JUMPING STONES

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A silent dance party is a high‑energy sensory activity where kids dance with wireless headphones, creating a fun, music‑filled experience without the noise.

SILENT DANCE PARTY

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Binaural beats are an audio-based sensory tool where kids listen to two slightly different tones that create a calming, focus‑boosting rhythm in their brains.

BINAURAL BEATS

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A sensory tool workshop where kids create their own bottles and slime, choosing colors, textures, and materials for calming, hands‑on play.

SENSORY TOOL WORKSHOPS

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A water table is a hands‑on sensory station where kids scoop, pour, and explore flowing water to build calm focus through gentle tactile play.

WATER TABLE

ABOUT THE SENSORY TENT

Back for its fourth year, the sensory tent will be bigger than ever, with more ways to play and more fidgets to give away. The sensory play tent is a calming and interactive space designed to engage the senses in a soothing, creative way.

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The tent offers an escape from the fair’s louder, more overwhelming attractions, allowing all ages to relax, focus, and explore through touch, sight, sound, and scent in a safe and comfortable environment. Join us on Saturday and Sunday for free workshops.

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FOAM PARTY

Fun for all ages as thick, bubbly foam is blasted into the air, creating a playful, cloud-like environment for you to dance, slide, and splash around in. We provide the foam and the music; you provide the dance moves and the towels!
SATURDAY AT 12PM AT THE STAGE

BOUNCE HOUSES

The Bounce House Zone is perfect for our smaller fairgoers and is filled with bouncy castles, obstacle courses, and more, all at no extra cost!
SATURDAY AT 12PM AT THE STAGE

MUTTON BUSTIN'

Are you ready to play rodeo? Mutton bustin’ kidos try to hang on to their sheep for 8 seconds to prove that they’re as tough as any bull rider.
SATURDAY AT 12PM AT THE STAGE
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MORE FUN COMING SOON

MEET OUR PARTNERS

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Amherst County Presents:

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SEP 10-13 , 2026

SENSORY TENT

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