ABOUT THE FAIR

The Newport Agricultural Fair will be celebrating its 91st event in 2026! 

Built on tradition, the Newport Fair is the oldest Agricultural Fair in Virginia, blending a touch of the past with the present.

The fair is a family-friendly atmosphere with something fun for everyone! 

The Newport Fair Board of Directors thank you for your support and hope you enjoy your time spent with us!

See you at the fair!

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Admission:

Admission will be charged to every individual entering the grounds during event hours.  Admission fees are as follows:

Adults & Children 12 & Over:
Children 6-11:
​Children 5 & Under:

$5.00
$4.00
Free

• Gate proceeds help support the Fair and local community programs.  Hand stamps will be provided with paid admission. ​
• ​Each vendor agreement includes two (2) complimentary entry tickets total for the duration of the Fair. Vendors may use both tickets on the same day or one per day; however, only two total tickets are provided. Tickets must be surrendered at the gate upon entry.  All additional helpers, employees, or family members must pay regular fair admission.   
• ​​VIOLATORS MAY BE ASKED TO PAY OR LEAVE THE FAIRGROUNDS.

General Information:

• All activities will be held on the grounds of the Newport Community Center. All exhibits will be located down stairs and in the Rescue Squad Hall.
• Free Shuttle - the shuttle will run from the First Christian Church to the Newport Ball Park, Friday from 6:00 pm until midnight; Saturday from 9:00 am until midnight.
• All stands on grounds will be operated by/under the supervision of the Newport Agricultural Fair, Inc

Rules & Regulations:

1. Classes are open to anyone, regardless of residence.  The Newport Pageant is limited to children who reside in the area served by the Newport Post Office.
2. Judging will take place on Friday, at 8:00 PM in all Departments. Department Heads will be at the Community Center from 4:00 PM on Friday to receive exhibits in the departments (Exhibits must be received BEFORE 8:00 PM to be permitted for entry).
3. Exhibits are to be removed between 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM on Saturday. The Newport Fair will not be responsible for any items after 4:30 PM.
4. No entry fee will be charged for exhibits in any class.
5. An exhibitor will not be permitted to make more than two entries in any class, and only one entry per class in Departments D, E and G.
6. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded for each first and second place; ribbons will be awarded for third place except where otherwise noted in catalog.
7. Entries will be accepted for only those classes listed in the catalog.
8. Articles which have been entered in the Fair prior to 2024 will not be accepted in the 2026 Fair in the following Departments: A—Field Crops; D—Canning; and F—Sewing and Fancywork.
9. Every effort will be made to protect exhibits, but it is distinctly understood that the NEWPORT FAIR is not responsible in the case of loss or damage to livestock or other exhibits.  All exhibits are received on this condition.
10. The NEWPORT FAIR is a mutual event and will in no case be responsible for any accidents.
11. Each exhibitor will be allowed a vehicle on grounds for LOADING and/or UNLOADING PURPOSES ONLY. Vehicles will not be allowed to remain on fairgrounds.  
12. Parking inside admission gate and posted areas are for legally disabled individuals ONLY.  All vehicles MUST have issued license plate or hangtag to park in designated areas.  Violations may result in towing at the owner's expense.
13. No bicycles, motorcycles or water pistols will be permitted on the grounds on the days of the fair.
14. All booths/spaces are available for a fee.  There are NO FREE SPACES.
15. Additional rules may apply at the discretion of the Fair Board.
16. There will be NO Poultry permitted on the fairgrounds.  NO Exceptions!