The 2025 Louisa County Fair kicks off Thursday, July 31. The opening hours, from 3-5PM, are dedicated to residents with sensory needs. The fair officially opens to the public at 5PM that evening. Bring the family back Friday and Saturday for our full schedule from 9AM-10PM. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased in advance at 

www.louisacountyfair.com/tickets 

Thursday 3:00-5:00PM Sensory Hour: Free of charge 

Thursday 5:00-9:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM-10:00 PM ○ General Admission: $5 per person 

• Kids 5 and under: Free 
• Seniors (60+): $3 

Pre purchase Tickets and Cash preferred, will be able to offer cash back at the gate (service fees may apply). 

Some rides and activities require ticket and/or wristband purchases. These can also be purchased in advance on our website. Wristbands for the entire weekend will be available onsite. 

Join us the weekend before the fair, for our fun filled fundraiser, Dinner Under the Stars. Wake up with us early the following morning, Sunday July 27th, for the Louisa County Horse Show in Walton Park kicking off at 8:30. The horse show has Hunter English, Western, and fun classes for all ages. Interested in bringing your horse to compete? Pre-registration is open until Friday July 25th at the rate of $10 per class, and you can also register the day-of for $12 per class. Spectator entry is free for the horse show, and there will be food trucks and a selection of vendors to enjoy! Learn more here: www.louisacountyfair.com/horseshow 

The fun really ramps up when the Louisa County Fair officially opens on Thursday, July 31st with our sensory hours from 3-5PM. With so much to do, see or eat, the Louisa County Fair might seem a bit overstimulating to some. In order to make the fair an enjoyable experience for all members of our community, we will be turning down the lights and sound for a few hours to ensure a sensory friendly atmosphere. We invite members of our community with sensory needs and their families to enjoy the fair during our special sensory hours from 3-5pm on Thursday, July 31st. 

Special sensory activities have been planned, with modifications in certain zones of the fairgrounds.

Friday and Saturday are filled with the same agricultural themed fun, and so much more from 9AM-10PM. A wide selection of music on the main stage and local performances and demonstrations on the community stage. Bring the kids in the morning to enjoy the teddy bear clinic with Dr. Melinda McCall, Smokey the Bear, pony rides, a magician, and more! Did you hear we also will be featuring daily shows from the Pork Chop Revue, seen on America’s Got Talent? Come back that night for the evening bands, cold beer, and some fun rides! There will be games for the whole family, in the kids games tent as well as adult games. Whether a cornhole tournament, a game of trivia, or watermelon eating, we have a competition for you! 

Agriculture comes to the forefront of this event with the 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Auction. Thursday, July 31^st at 3:00pm is the annual Buddy Show. This is open to anyone ages 8-18 with physical, intellectual, and/or emotional disabilities that would like to connect with a lamb or goat. Everyone that signs up will be paired with a 4-H mentor and an animal to show in their very own class! Join us later that day at 4PM for the rabbit, poultry, and dairy goat show. And on Friday, August 1st at 9:30am, the 4-Hers will be in the ring with their Hogs, Cattle, Lambs, and Goats! They will then auction off their animal projects in the ring at 4:00PM on Saturday, August 2nd. What a perfect chance to get involved in the community and support our youth by purchasing one of their animals! 

We are planning a great selection of local vendors for you to do some shopping. Crafters galore on our vendor row! We will also have a great selection of Louisa County Fair merchandise available for purchase to celebrate Louisa County’s event of the summer. Grab a bite to eat, too, and a cold drink on a warm summer day. Yes, beer included! 

The Fair has a selection of exhibits that locals can enter. Do you own an antique tractor manufactured in 1960 or earlier? Visit here (www.louisacountyfair.com/antiquetractor ) for the rules and to enter! Are you the best baker, tomato grower, quilter, photographer, or anything else from our wide range of judged exhibits? Visit here (www.louisacountyfair.com/judgedexhibits) for the judged exhibit rules and to learn how to apply! 

Detailed Schedule of Events and Event Map can be found on our website: www.louisacountyfair.com/fairschedule  

Detailed Main Stage Entertainment: 

Friday, August 1st 

6-7pm Kickin’ Country Line Dancing 

Learn how to line dance with this experienced group! Or join in if you’ve already got the moves! 

7-10pm Lost in the Shuffle 

Classic country band from right here in Central VA! 

Saturday, August 2nd 

9:30am- Tara Mills 

Inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rich musical traditions tied to them, Tara Mills describes her music as, ” original mountain americana;” an original blend of folk, bluegrass, and americana. 

6:30-7:30pm Micah Fletcher

Straight out of Gordonsville, Virginia, 21-year-old Micah is a rising Country artist with a fresh yet familiar sound, a captivating image, and a voice that stands out in today’s music scene. His style blends the heartfelt songwriting of Country hits with the energy of modern-day anthems, creating music that bridges audiences. 

8-10pm The Kentucky Headhunters 

Their first album, 1989’s Pickin’ On Nashville, was released by Mercury Records and surprised the world, becoming a bona fide hit, selling over two million copies. The album won a Grammy Award, three Country Music Awards, an American Music Award and an Academy Of Country Music Award. It spawned four consecutive Top 40 Country hits. Currently, the band is made up of Richard Young, Fred Young, Greg Martin and Doug Phelps. You are sure to have a rockin’ time with these guys on stage playing their hits, including “Dumas Walker’ and more! 

Community Stage Entertainment 

We are excited to bring back our community stage, after the great success last year. This stage will be packed with performances from local artists and community groups. Come see central Virginia’s homegrown talent sharing their special gifts. 

Thursday, July 31st 

3-5:30pm Darcy Dawn 

6pm-9pm- Bailey Hayes 

Friday, August 1st 

9-noon Nate Hadley 

1-2pm The Young, Creative & Talented 

2:30-5pm Drew Pace 

5:30-6:30pm Performing Arts 2000 Dance team 

Saturday, August 2nd 

9-noon Nate Oyler 

1-2pm Mountain Heritage Cloggers 

2-3pm Pet Show – open to anyone to bring their pet! 

3-4pm Mountain Heritage Cloggers 

4:30-6:30pm Boot Scooter Line Dancing Demonstration and Class 

6:30pm Trivia Games 

About the Louisa County Fair: Louisa County Fair, Inc. is a not for profit solely for the benefit of the public and plans, sponsors, administers and supervises the Louisa County Agricultural Fair, an annual community event. The object of the fair is to promote educational, charitable, and similar non-profit purposes, including an arena for local exhibits of agriculture, handicrafts, science and competitions; and to create an educational environment which will help build a better community.