What to see at the Shenandoah County Fair this week

The Shenandoah County Fair is in full swing at the Woodstock fairgrounds, offering a packed schedule of events through Saturday. General gate admission is $8, and while there are additional costs for midway rides and grandstand shows, the traditional harness racing remains free for all attendees to enjoy.

Special admission deals are available throughout the week to help everyone join the fun. The Wooden Nickel Lunch Deal allows visitors to enter for $5 between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with the admission refunded if you depart by 1:30 p.m. Veterans receive free admission all day Friday for Veterans’ Day, which features a tribute ceremony at the grandstand and a dedicated vendor village. On Saturday, senior citizens can enter for a discounted rate of $3.

Livestock competitions are a centerpiece of the daily schedule, with 4-H and FFA shows for sheep, beef, goats, and swine taking place in the show arena. Families can also take advantage of free children’s activities, including crafts and face painting, held at the music tent each afternoon starting at 3 p.m.

The evenings bring higher speeds and louder cheers to the fairgrounds. The midway opens daily at 5 p.m. with $35 unlimited ride armbands. Grandstand highlights include two nights of demolition derbies and the popular Pig Scramble on Saturday night, which is free for all spectators to watch. Local musicians, including The Hawkins Kids, will provide live entertainment to round out the weekend festivities.

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Summarized by My Valley Day. Original reporting by Northern Virginia Daily.