Fair Hours: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Gate Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Make sure you stop by the many attractions and exhibits available at this year’s Fair. The Competition Tent is where all of Amherst County’s talents are on display. From art to gardening to baking, you don’t want to miss out on…

The Made in Amherst Junior Maker’s Market features local makers and entrepreneurs all under 18!

The Beer Garden will be available during live music.

Mutton Busting with Wild Buck Borregos was such a hit last year, we brought it back! Mutton bustin’ kidos try to hang on for 8 seconds to prove that they’re as tough as any bull rider.

Mark your calendars: September 5, 2025. This year at the Amherst Va County Fair, AFD will be hosting an extrication challenge in place of the firefighter competition held in the past. The competition will be limited to 5 firefighter teams. Teams will stabilize a vehicle, remove glass, remove doors, remove the roof, and extricate the…

As the sun sets, glow sticks and light-up fidgets emerge at the Sensory Play Tent. Join us for a silent dance party with headphones playing family-friendly dance music from 7:00 – 9:30.