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Kids Power Wheel Derby. Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Antique Tractor Contest
HOMEMAKING CONTEST DROP OFF: THURS 4pm - 8pm, FRIDAY 12pm - 5pm
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October 18, 2010 Freelance Star Article
Staffordians Enjoy First County Fair in 51 Years
The first annual Stafford County Club and School Fair was held at Stafford High School on October 21, 1922 for two days conducted by the School Board, and officers of the Fair; W.D Peyton, president; James Ashby, secretary & treasurer; V.B Perry, manager. The first fair also involved a school parade, marching from Stafford High School to the Courthouse. On October 18, 1929, it was reported that the Agricultural Department, directed by R.L. Reid, Hayden Silver, and Grafton Greenlaw, was one of the best exhibits in years. They also held educational and domestic art exhibits inside the school building. The fair was cancelled in 1930 due to drought conditions and revived in the fall of 1931 by combining “Achievement Day” with the County Fair. At that time, it was reported that this fair would be the most notable of all county-wide gatherings. “It is designed for all the people and it is estimated that more people meet at it and intermingle in social pleasure than at any other event in the county’s annual history.” The Fair did not operate during WWII. It was revived in 1948 to be held for many years at the new Falmouth High School. In 1959, Mrs. Deichman former manager of the Stafford County fair and other officers of the Stafford County Fair were sought after to renew and organize the “area-wide” Fredericksburg Fair where Mrs. Deichman served as Treasurer.
Over fifty years of history had passed since Stafford held its own fair. Gordon Shelton stepped up to revive the Stafford Fair in the fall of 2010. In keeping with tradition, he held the fair in the fall on school grounds. The Fair, held at Mountain View High School for the first few years had quickly outgrown the field in front of the school and moved behind the Margaret Brent Elementary School in 2014.
At the new location, we were able to add a demolition derby and a tractor pull arena and make room for a temporary homemaking building, tents for the 4H and animals, pony shows, music concerts and more exhibits. In 2015, we held our first Miss Stafford County Pageant bringing our queen to the Virginia Association of Fairs (VAF) competition.
The Fair continues to grow as a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization. We are in desperate need of permanent grounds.
Each year we are able to promote agriculture, community spirit, family fun events, motor sports, home making contests, 4H competition, vendor’s, petting zoo, pony rides, carnival rides, food, and overall fun for everyone!
Come learn about Stafford 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA)!
We are proud to have been able to provide the opportunity for Fire & Rescue teams to demonstrate and receive special training credit in the Jaws of Life automobile recovery. The Stafford County Sheriff's Department has been able to provide demos and displays that support the safety of our community.
In 2022 we had to move to the University of Mary Washington campus.
The Stafford County Christmas Parade is held the 3rd Saturday in December every year. The 2022 Parade was held at the GEICO complex for a few years and then it was moved to Pratt Park. The parade began in 2015 dedicated to Sheriff Charlie Jett and Clerk of the Court Barbara Decatur.
For the October 2026 fair, the fair is fortunate to relocate to a historical Stafford County farm in Hartwood, VA.
Gordon Shelton, Fair and Parade Manager is honored to have served on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Association of Fairs. In 2026, Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted Stafford County born, life-long farmer Gordon Shelton to serve on the Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee as a board member.