Bedford VA Fair

Welcome to the Fair

A grassroots event organized for the community, by the community.

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Live Music

Daily concerts on the main stage featuring Kam'ron Smith, New Standard, Blue Collar Band, Star City Rockers, and more!

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Fair Food

Funnel cakes, cotton candy, BBQ, and more! Local food vendors serving up classic fair favorites and unique regional treats.

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Rides & Games

Enjoy midway rides, carnival games, and family-friendly entertainment. Armbands and ride ticket packs available.

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Home Goods Contests

Baking, canning, photography, art, horticulture, and more! Compete for ribbons and prizes in a variety of categories.

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Old McDonald Farm Tent

Visit the farm tent all weekend long! Meet farm animals and enjoy hands-on agricultural activities for the whole family.

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Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Experience Virginia's traveling fine arts exhibit — featuring works from artists across the Commonwealth. Located next to the Home Goods Pavilion.

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Talent Show

Show off your skills on the Main Stage! Open to individuals and groups, Youth (18 & under) and Open (18+). Register by July 26th! | View Rules (PDF)

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Open Horse Show

Hosted by Allen's Mountain Livestock Company, 2531 Timber Ridge Rd, Bedford VA. Saturday, September 6, 2026 — Gates open 8 AM, show starts 9:30 AM. Class fee $12. Pre-Register here!

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Livestock Show

Show your animals at the Bedford County Fair! Check-in 8–8:45 AM, showmanship & classes begin at 9 AM. Register for Livestock here!

Home Goods Contests

Show off your skills! Entries accepted the week before the fair at the Main Pavilion — Liberty Lake Park.

Monday, August 17 — 12 Noon – 7 PM

Entries accepted for all exhibits except baked goods and horticulture. Main Pavilion – Liberty Lake Park.

Tuesday, August 18 — 12 Noon – 7 PM

Entries accepted for all exhibits except baked goods and horticulture. Main Pavilion – Liberty Lake Park.

Wednesday, August 19 — 12 Noon – 7 PM

All entries accepted, including baked goods and horticulture. Wednesday is the only day we accept baked goods and horticulture entries — all must be fresh. Baked goods are tasted by the judges, as well as jams, jellies, preserves, and fruit butters.

Thursday, August 20 — Closed to Public

Home Goods Exhibit Hall will be closed to the public. Judging takes place on this day.

🖶 Printable Forms & Catalog

📄 Home Goods Catalog 📄 Main Entry Form 📄 Poster & Essay Contest Entry 📄 Quilt Block / Barn Quilt Entry

Entering 3 items or fewer? Skip the printout and submit your entry online!

📝 Online Entry Form (3 Items or Fewer)

Event Schedule

Three days of family fun, entertainment, and celebration.

📅 Friday, August 21

Gates Open: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

4:00 PM

Gates Open

Fair officially opens — rides, food & vendors ready

4–9 PM

Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Next to Home Goods Exhibit Pavilion

4–9 PM

Home Goods Pavilion Open

Browse contest entries and award-winning exhibits

All Day

Old McDonald Farm Tent

Meet farm animals & enjoy hands-on activities

5–10 PM

🎪 Midway Opens

Rides & carnival games

Evening

🎋 Kids Activity Tent

Fun activities for the little ones

6–10 PM

🐮 Mechanical Bull

Hop on and see how long you can hang on!

6:00 PM

Blue Ribbon Bouquet Bar

Next to the Home Goods Pavilion. Donations accepted.

6–8 PM

🎵 Kam'ron Smith

Live on the Main Stage

7:00 PM

🐐 "So You Think You Want Goats?"

w/ Aven Alford — Old McDonald Tent

8:30–10 PM

💃 Line Dancing w/ Angela

Grab your boots and hit the dance floor!

📅 Saturday, August 22

Gates Open: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

10:00 AM

Gates Open

Full day of fun begins!

10–9 PM

Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Next to Home Goods Exhibit Pavilion

10–9 PM

Home Goods Exhibit Hall Open

Browse contest entries and award-winning exhibits

10–3 PM

Community Expo

Learn how local nonprofit organizations help members of our community. Grounds next to Home Goods Pavilion.

All Day

Kid's Adventures

Kid's Corn Bin, Corn Hole, and more!

All Day

Old McDonald Farm Tent

Meet farm animals & enjoy hands-on activities

12–10 PM

🎪 Midway Opens

Rides & carnival games

4–10 PM

🐮 Mechanical Bull

Hop on and see how long you can hang on!

11–12:30

🎵 New Standard

Live on the Main Stage

1:00–2:00

Rocking Chair Conversations w/ Danny Johnson

Storytelling & community conversations

3:00 PM

🌾 "Feeding the Farm"

w/ Tommy Barron — Old McDonald Tent

4:00 PM

Rocking Chair Conversation w/ Leslie Mehaffey

Main Stage

5–7 PM

🎵 Blue Collar Band

Live on the Main Stage

8–10 PM

🎵 Star City Rockers

Live on the Main Stage

📅 Sunday, August 23

Gates Open: 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM

12:00 PM

Gates Open

Last day — don't miss the fun!

12–3 PM

Virginia Fine Arts Mobile Unit

Next to Home Goods Exhibit Pavilion

12–6 PM

Home Goods Exhibit Hall Open

Last chance to see contest entries! Pick up entries begins at 6 PM.

All Day

Old McDonald Farm Tent

Meet farm animals & enjoy hands-on activities

1–6 PM

🎪 Midway Opens

Rides & carnival games

Evening

🎋 Kids Activity Tent

Fun activities for the little ones

2–6 PM

🐮 Mechanical Bull

Hop on and see how long you can hang on!

3:30–5:30 PM

🦱 Foam Party

Get ready to get foamy!

12–1 PM

💃 Grayson Long's Evolution of Clogging

Live performance on the Main Stage

1:30–3:30

🎤 Talent Show — Main Stage

Local performers showcase their talents! Register here by July 26th. | View Rules (PDF)

4–6 PM

🎶 Dance Party w/ DJ Showtime

Close out the fair with a dance party on the Main Stage!

🐄 Saturday, September 5

Livestock Show — Liberty Lake Park

8–8:45