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County Fair, Full Tilt: Nine Days of Rides, Food, and Americana at the Prince William County Fair
The Prince William County Fair in Manassas runs Aug 8–16, 2025; General Admission covers ALL Grandstand and Midway events, making this guide useful for planning visits across special-discount days and varied hours.
County Fair, Full Tilt: Nine Days of Rides, Food, and Americana at the Prince William County Fair.
There is nothing more American than the county fair: the Prince William County Fair in Historic Prince William County, Virginia, gathers rides, food, exhibits and community pageantry across a nine-day run, framed in the direct, celebratory spirit of classic Americana.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Classic Americana, Full-Bodied
The fair is staged as a celebration of classic county-fair sights, sounds and tastes — a deliberately curated, festive atmosphere intended to deliver fun for family and friends alike.
Rides, Food, and Exhibits for All Ages
Visitors can expect a broad program of thrilling rides, varied food vendors and engaging exhibits designed to appeal across generations.
Discounted and Special-Pricing Days
The fair includes special pricing and discounts across the run — including free admission for seniors on one day and other reduced-price offerings on select dates.
What the day feels like
What the General Admission Experience Feels Like
General Admission to the Prince William County Fair puts you in the thick of a nine-day community fair: evening and afternoon hours across the run mean you can catch opening-night energy, weekend afternoons, and several specially priced days; the result is a steady flow of rides, food and exhibits that settles into a familiar, convivial rhythm.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this General Admission is built for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Prince William County Fair runs nine days, Aug 8–16, 2025, with varied daily hours and special-pricing days.
Bring your General Admission ticket; admission covers all Grandstand and Midway events.
The event is held at the Prince William County Fairgroundst and is produced by the Prince William County Fair.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the Prince William County Fair take place in 2025?
The fair runs from August 8 through August 16, 2025.
What are the fair's daily hours?
Daily hours vary: Aug 8 (5PM–10PM); Aug 9–10 and Aug 16 (2PM–10PM); weekdays typically run 5PM–10PM with specific exceptions noted on the schedule.
Does General Admission cover special events?
Yes — General Admission includes all Grandstand and Midway events.
Are there discounted or free-admission days?
Yes — Monday, Aug 11 offers free admission for seniors ages 55+; Tuesday, Aug 12 has half-off entry from 2–5PM; Wednesday, Aug 13 features all admission tickets at $15 during its session.
Where is the fair located and who operates it?
The fair takes place at the Prince William County Fairgroundst and is operated by the Prince William County Fair.