2017 Newport Agricultural Fair
Venue: Newport Community Center, Newport
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, August 11, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre
Cost:
Adults: $3.00 Children: $2.00 Children 5 & Under: Free
Description:
The 82nd Newport Agricultural Fair will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 and Saturday, August 12, 2017 on the grounds of the Newport Recreation Center in Giles County, VA.
Built on traditions, the Newport Fair is Virginia’s oldest Agricultural Fair celebrating life the way it was, and blending a touch of the past with our present while teaching others for the future.
Enjoy lots of traditional agriculture fair contest categories to enter including produce, baking, sewing & fancy work, flower show, arts, crafts & hobbies, good food, live music, displays, events, vendors, friends and community! And don't forget our fireworks on Saturday night!
Friday Schedule:
• 4:00-8:00 pm: Exhibit Entries
• 5:00 pm: Livestock Show
• 6:00 pm: Children's Pet Show
• 8:00 pm: Newport Pageant (Community Center Auditorium)
• 8:00 pm: Live music from Tender Mercies
• 8:00 pm: Draft Horse Pull
The Newport Pageant admission is $1.00 for children and $2.00 for adults.
All exhibits are located downstairs and in the Rescue Squad Hall.
There will be a free shuttle from the First Christian Church to the
Newport Ball Park, Friday from 6 pm until Midnight and Saturday from 9 am until midnight.
In case of rain, only individual outdoor events may be affected, all other events will proceed as scheduled.
All pets entering the fairgrounds must be caged or leashed.
To view the Saturday event listing, visit:
http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=440797.
To view the 2017 Fair Book, visit:
http://www.newportagriculturalfair.com/Books/2017/2017.pdf.
For more information, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/newportagriculturalfair/ or
http://www.newportagriculturalfair.com/.