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Virginia's Highland County Fair
  • Home
  • 2025 Events Schedule
  • Exhibits
    • Exhibiting Rules
    • Agricultural Exhibits
    • Art and Photography
    • Arts & Crafts
      • Adult Division
      • Intermediate Division
      • Senior Youth Division
      • Junior Youth Division
    • Baked Goods
      • Adult Division
      • Youth Divisions
    • Educational
      • Youth Poster Contest
    • Floriculture
    • Hunter-Fisherman
    • Livestock Shows
      • Exhibition and Pet Contest
    • Sewing and Quilting
  • Shows & Entertainment
    • New This Year!
    • Bluegrass Show
    • Cornhole Tournament
    • Demolition Derby
    • Dog Show
    • Gun Raffle
    • Horse Show
      • Online Entry Registration
      • Feedback Form
    • Ag Educational Barn
    • Kiddie Show
    • Clogging Show
    • Parade
    • Truck & Tractor Pull
  • Ticket & Ride Prices
  • Fair Info
    • 2025 Fair Guide
    • 2024 Cover Art Winner
    • About Us
    • Schedule of Events
    • History & Photos
    • Request Forms
    • Grounds Access Policy
    • Food
    • Officers & Committees
    • Fairground Regulations
    • Contact Us & Directions
  • Become A Sponsor!
  • Blog
1953: Tractors, Talent, and a Touch of Trouble

1953: Tractors, Talent, and a Touch of Trouble

by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jul 11, 2025 | History

In the fall of 1953, Highland County was gearing up for a bigger, better, and more action-packed county fair. The dates were set—September 10, 11, and 12—and for the first time, the Fair would stretch across three full days. To help kids fully enjoy the fun, the...
Historic Jousting Tournament Crowns Highland’s “Queen of Love and Beauty”

Historic Jousting Tournament Crowns Highland’s “Queen of Love and Beauty”

by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jul 7, 2025 | History

In mid-August 1952, committee members made final arrangements to offer a Jousting Tournament as one of the major features of the Fall Homecoming Fair – our first official Highland County Fair – on Friday and Saturday, September 5-6. Mr. J. Ed. Arbogast...
From Pink Elephants to Parading Knights: The Birth of the Highland County Fair

From Pink Elephants to Parading Knights: The Birth of the Highland County Fair

by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jun 27, 2025 | History

Since the White Elephant Sale and dance were so successful, in January 1952 the Highland County Chamber of Commerce announced it would sponsor a Fall Homecoming Fair in August of 1952. It was decided to include the “Achievement Day” program with the event. This marks...
Bake Sales and Big Dreams: The 1951 Fundraiser That Helped Shape Highland County

Bake Sales and Big Dreams: The 1951 Fundraiser That Helped Shape Highland County

by HighlandCountyFairVA | Jun 18, 2025 | History

Note from the Researcher: Discovering the history of the Highland County Fair was an interesting project. As time goes by, so do many memories. Fortunately, the Highland Recorder published many articles in the early 1950s on the progress of the first fair. The...

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  • 1953: Tractors, Talent, and a Touch of Trouble
  • Historic Jousting Tournament Crowns Highland’s “Queen of Love and Beauty”
  • From Pink Elephants to Parading Knights: The Birth of the Highland County Fair
  • Bake Sales and Big Dreams: The 1951 Fundraiser That Helped Shape Highland County

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    Virginia's Highland County Fair

    Highland County Fair Association

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    386 Myers Moon Road

    Monterey, Virginia 24465

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    The Highland County Fair is primarily a cash-only event;

    however, ATMs will be available on the grounds courtesy of Pendleton Community Bank

    The Highland County Fair is primarily a

    cash-only event; however, an ATM

    will be available on the grounds

    courtesy of Valley Amusements

    HCFA Board Meeting

    Third Thursday of every month (except November and December)

    7pm at the Modular Conference Room 89 Highland Center Drive Monterey, VA

    Please email us to confirm the meeting’s date and location.

    HCFA Board Meeting

    Third Thursday of every month

    (except November and December)

    7pm at the Modular Conference Room 89 Highland Center Drive Monterey, VA

    Please email us to confirm the

    meeting’s date and location.

     

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