August 19-23, 2025
The 2025 Washington County Fair is back for another year of one of the most celebrated and established traditions in Northwest Arkansas. Don't miss the largest county fair in Arkansas when it lands in Fayetteville from Tuesday, August 19 through Saturday, August 23!
Originally founded in 1857, this family-friendly event has a little something for everyone, from bull riding to the Miss Washington County Fair pageant! Thrill seekers will have their pick of the largest selection of action-packed rides around, and those that sit out can enjoy the art displays, free petting zoo and students' 4-H or FFA-sponsored livestock projects. All ages will enjoy walking the fairgrounds, people-watching, riding the rides, and celebrating the end of summer with all the classic fair food!
Admission to the Washington County Fair for the 2025 season is $5.00 cash / $7.50 card per person (ages 6+), with children 5 and under admitted for free.
Tickets will NOT be available online.
Special Deals:
Wednesday - School Day - Students in FREE until 3pm
Thursday - Senior Day - Seniors in FREE until 5pm
The gates at the Washington County Fair will be open from 10am to 10pm daily. Parking at the fairgrounds is free for attendees.
An abbreviated schedule of events for the Washington County Fair in Fayetteville, Arkansas is listed below. Please note, closing times may vary based on attendance.
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.
The Washington County Fairgrounds are located at 2537 N. McConnell Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72704. For more information about the fair or to see a schedule of events, visit www.mywashcofair.com.
