The Washington County Fair

Mark your calendars! Arkansas' largest county fair will be hosted in Fayetteville from August 19-23, 2025.
General Admission Gate Entry: Cash $5.00 | Card $7.50
Children 5 and under enter free!

Wednesday - School Day - Students in FREE until 3pm
Thursday - Senior Day - Seniors in FREE until 5pm

Twosday Tuesday, August 19th
10:00am-10:00pm | Carnival 5:00pm-10:00pm
$2 gate + $2 rides. That’s not a typo. A throwback to simpler times and cheaper thrills.

WashCo Wednesday, August 20th - School Day
10:00am-10:00pm | Carnival 5:00pm-10:00pm
$27 wristbands. A hometown night built on county pride and tradition.

Buddy Night Thursday, August 21st- Senior Citizen Day
10:00am-10:00pm | Carnival 5:00pm-10:00pm
Two wristbands for $32. Bring your best friend, your sibling, your neighbor, your coworker, or your tailgate buddy—anyone who knows how to split a funnel cake.

Fair After Dark Friday, August 22nd 
10:00am-10:00pm | Carnival 5:00pm-Close
$32 wristbands + Midnight Madness rides 'til 2 AM (or TBD). Ozark skies, midway lights, and the kind of night folks talk about till next year.

Saturday on the Midway, August 23rd
10:00am-10:00pm | Carnival noon-10:00pm
$32 all-day wristbands. Your full-day pass to summertime tradition and Fayetteville-style fun.

Tickets will NOT be available online