The Loudoun County Fair returns July 20-24, 2027, at the fairgrounds on Dry Mill Road in Leesburg. Tickets, $5 parking, kids and senior day, rodeo, derby.

Last checked Oct. 20, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the fair’s own site, loudouncountyfair.com, and its ticket page.

The 2027 Loudoun County Fair runs July 20-24 at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg. The fair announced the dates after its 90th edition in July 2026. It is a week of 4-H livestock shows, a carnival, a rodeo, a demolition derby, racing pigs and a lumberjack show, run by the volunteer, nonprofit Loudoun Fair & Associates. Questions: 703-777-3835.

Who to call

  • Loudoun County Fair (Loudoun Fair & Associates): 703-777-3835
  • Mailing address: P.O. Box 4100, Leesburg, VA 20177
  • Fair site: loudouncountyfair.com

The fair at a glance
Next fair Tuesday to Saturday, July 20-24, 2027
Where Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg
Hours (2026) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday
Adult one-day ticket (2026) $16.50 online with fees; $13.50 early rate; $20 at the gate from 5 p.m.
Children 6 to 12 (2026) $5.75 a day
Children 5 and under Free
Parking $5 a car, good all week
Pets Not allowed; service animals welcome

Dates and hours

The fair’s home page says it will be back July 20-24, 2027. Hours and the daily schedule for 2027 are not posted yet. In 2026 the public fair days were Tuesday, July 21, to Saturday, July 25, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The carnival opened later than the gates on most days, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Wednesday and Saturday, according to the 2026 schedule.

Tickets

These are the fair’s 2026 prices from its ticket page, which include the online service fee. The 2027 prices will be posted closer to the fair.

  • Adult one day (13 and older): $16.50, or $13.50 at the early discounted rate. Adult one-day tickets bought at the gate were $20 from 5 p.m. each day.
  • Adult weekly: $44, or $38.50 early.
  • Kids one day (6 to 12): $5.75.
  • Kids weekly (6 to 12): $16.50, or $13.50 early.
  • 5 and under: always free.
  • Children’s and Senior Day: on Wednesday, children 12 and under and adults 62 and over got in free until 4 p.m.

Admission includes the rodeo, the derby and that day’s concerts with no extra ticket. Rides and games cost extra, and the carnival area needs a fair admission ticket. Unlimited ride wristbands are sold through the fair’s ride ticket link. Credit cards are accepted at the front gate.

What’s on

The fair is built around Loudoun’s 4-H clubs, with livestock weigh-ins, breed and market shows, a livestock auction and club dinners through the week. The 2026 schedule also had:

  • Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and Cook’s Racing Pigs, several shows a day.
  • Kids’ Rodeo on Thursday night and the Ropin’ and Ridin’ Rodeo on Friday night in the outdoor arena.
  • Pig Scramble on Wednesday evening.
  • Kiss-A-Pig, the Power Wheels Derby and the Chaos in the Valley Demolition Derby on Saturday night, with the demolition derby at 8 p.m.
  • The Blue Ribbon Showcase of exhibits, open to the public 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the first day, plus a petting zoo and magic shows.

Parking and getting there

Per the fair’s parking page:

  • Cost: a $5 parking fee, cash only in person or paid online. You get a hang tag that is good all week.
  • Lots: two open parking areas with attendants; follow their directions, as an area may close depending on the day and time.
  • Accessible parking: a designated lot by the lower gate for vehicles with handicap permits, space limited.
  • Drop-off and pickup: at the main entrance, turn right down the hill to the lower gate. Do not park and wait there.
  • Buses: school and church buses unload at the lower gate and park in the lower lot.

The fair’s directions bring you on Route 7 to the exit for Route 9 toward Hillsboro, then through the traffic circles onto Dry Mill Road (State Route 699) and left into the fairgrounds. The ticket page advises arriving by 4 p.m. to avoid parking delays.

What to know before you go

  • No pets. Service animals are welcome.
  • No firearms, except for sworn law enforcement officers. The fairgrounds are private property.
  • Buy ahead online to save time in line, the fair says.
  • Fair rules for exhibitors and visitors are in the fair’s 2026 rules document.

What this means for you

Put July 20-24, 2027, on the calendar. Buy tickets online at the early rate when they go on sale, bring $5 in cash for parking if you have not paid ahead, and arrive before 4 p.m. If you have young children or a senior in the family, Wednesday’s free-until-4 p.m. day is the best deal. For more summer plans, see our summer camps and pools, kids activities and things to do this month guides.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Loudoun County Fair in 2027?

July 20-24, 2027, at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, according to the fair. The 2026 fair, the 90th, ran Tuesday to Saturday, July 21-25.

How much are Loudoun County Fair tickets?

In 2026 an adult one-day ticket was $16.50 online with fees, or $13.50 at the early rate; children 6 to 12 were $5.75 and children 5 and under were free. Adult gate tickets were $20 from 5 p.m. The 2027 prices are not posted yet.

How much is parking at the Loudoun County Fair?

Parking is $5 per car, cash only at the gate or paid online, and the hang tag is good for the whole week. The fair suggests arriving by 4 p.m. to avoid parking delays.

Are the rides included in Loudoun County Fair admission?

No. Admission covers the rodeo, the demolition derby and that day’s concerts, but rides and games cost extra. Unlimited ride wristbands are sold separately.

Can I bring my dog to the Loudoun County Fair?

No. Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds; service animals are welcome. Firearms are also not permitted.