The Dinwiddie County Fair is back for three days of rides, food, music, shows, and fall fun for the whole family! From October 16–18, 2026, families can enjoy a full weekend of entertainment at Virginia Motorsports Park for carnival fun, live performances, agriculture exhibits, Halloween activities, and more.
Fair Overview
Dates: October 16–18, 2026
Fair Hours:
- Friday, Oct. 16: 6 PM – 11 PM
- Saturday, Oct. 17: 11 AM – 11 PM
- Sunday, Oct. 18: 11 AM – 6 PM
Location: Virginia Motorsports Park, 8018 Boydton Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
Cost:
- Adults (18–65): $10
- Seniors (65+): $7
- Children (5–17): $5
- Under 5: Free
Live Entertainment
- En’Novations Band – Friday
- Mid‑Atlantic Wrestling – Saturday
- Teaze – Saturday
Attractions
- Rock‑n‑Roll Circus
- Twin Stunts
- All American Pig Racing
Carnival
Snyder’s Attractions providing rides and midway games.
Halloween Events (Saturday Only)
- Trick‑or‑Treating: 11 AM –3 PM, ages 14 and under
- Costume Contest: 1 PM, ages 14 and under, individual or group
- Sponsored by Dinwiddie Kiwanis Club
Car Show
- Saturday, Oct. 17
- Awards: 2 PM
- Participant Entry: 9:30–10:30 AM
- Sign‑Up: https://forms.gle/NAJtMjw38BJGQSAb6
Agriculture Exhibits
Hands‑on displays highlighting Dinwiddie’s farming and livestock traditions.
Policies
- Chaperone: Under 16 must be with an adult 21+
- Pets: Not allowed (service animals only)
- Smoking: Designated areas only
