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County fairs in the DMV: Your 2026 roundup

Nbcwashington · · 1213 words · By Isabella Polak; Paulina Inglima
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What to know about County fairs in the DMV: Your 2026 roundup

County fairs are a summertime staple, and the D.C.

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What happened

County fairs are a summertime staple, and the D.C.

Why it matters

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Common ground

August county fairs Stream NBC4 newscasts for free right here, right now.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dmv-state-fair-rundown/4133918/

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 25 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “there's no on-site general parking available, although there are ADA parking spaces if you have an ADA car tag.”
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The evidence provided consists of general Wikipedia entries for Arlington and unrelated people; there is no mention of parking policies for an Arlington County Fair.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Crystal City Underground was an underground shopping mall located in the Crystal City neighborhood in Arlington County, Virginia. It operated from September 1976 until October 31, 2024, when owner…
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Claim 2: “Limited parking is available at the fairgrounds and is $15 per car”
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Claim 3: “the most expensive price at the gate is $15 for adults.”
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Claim 4: “Over the past 16 years, D.C. has hosted its very own "state" fair in different neighborhoods across the District.”
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Claim 5: “There's also free parking nearby at the Light Rail Park & Ride Lot and at the Kaiser Permanente parking garage.”
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Claim 6: “Parking is $10.”
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Claim 7: “adults can buy online tickets through Aug. 10 for $17.15. Tickets on site start at $18 the first day of the fair.”
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The claim states online tickets are $17.15 and on-site tickets start at $18. While one source mentions $18 at the gate, another source (Visit Montgomery) lists online tickets as $13.88, and another mentions $17.05. The specific $17.15 figure is not corroborated and is contradicted by the $13.88 figure.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Maryland's largest county fair, returns Aug. 14-22 in Gaithersburg. Here’s everything you need to know about tickets, schedules, food, entertainment and more b…
https://www.thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/montgomery-co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Location: Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds. General Admission. $18 On-site. $13.88 Online. Children 11 & under are FREE EVERYDAY! (Free same day re-admission, get your hand stamped at the ga…
https://visitmontgomery.com/events/montgomery-county-agricul…
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web search NEUTRAL — On Thursday, August 19th, the Montgomery County agricultural fair will be celebrating military day. Admission is free for any active military who come in uniform or display a valid military ID at the …
https://mocoshow.com/2021/07/29/free-and-discounted-activiti…
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Claim 8: “General parking is free”
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Claim 9: “Admission is free for children age five and younger.”
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Claim 10: “State Fair of Virginia Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 13191 Dawn Blvd., Doswell, Virginia”
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Claim 11: “Fair admission is $13 for those age 13+ and $5 for seniors (55+) and kids age 5-12. Kids age 4 and under get in for free.”
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Claim 12: “Maryland State Fair Aug. 27-30; Sept. 3-7; Sept. 10-13 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland”
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No evidence was found regarding the dates or location of the Maryland State Fair.
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Claim 13: “DC State Fair Anthem Row, 700 K St. NW, Washington, D.C. Sunday, Sept. 6”
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Claim 14: “Admission is free for kids 11 and younger.”
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Three independent web sources explicitly state that admission is free for children aged 11 and under.
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web search NEUTRAL — Piglets nap at the 2024 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Photo credit: Brendan Daly. “At its heart, the Fair remains a tribute to agriculture and youth in our community,” German said in the statem…
https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/08/07/montgomery-county-ag…
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web search NEUTRAL — Saturday, Montgomery County Fairgrounds - Building 6, Hall 2. FREE admission for all youth ages 11 and under Fair Gates open from 10am–12midnight | Carnival open from 3pm–12midnight. Wok & Roll!
https://mcagfair.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit the Agricultural Fair in Montgomery County, Maryland. Enjoy carnival rides, eat great food, see animals and enjoy free entertainment.Children ages 11 and under can get into the fair for free. Ad…
https://visitmontgomery.com/blog/festivals-events/an-insider…
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Claim 15: “Admission is $10 for adults and teens (online in advance) or $15 at the gate. Kids age 10 and under get free admission.”
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Claim 16: “Parking is $20 per car”
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No evidence was found regarding parking costs for the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
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Claim 17: “there's a free shuttle from the Ballston mall parking garage (627 N. Glebe Road, Arlington)”
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The evidence provided consists of links to free online gaming websites and unrelated Wikipedia lists; there is no mention of a shuttle from Ballston mall to a fair.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Many local councils have gone through countless name changes, merges, splits and re-creations since the establishment of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910.
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Claim 18: “Prince William County Fair Friday, July 31 to Saturday, Aug. 8 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, Virginia”
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Multiple independent web search results (including NBC4 Washington) confirm the dates (July 31 to Aug 8) and the address (10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas, Virginia) for the Prince William County Fair.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of unincorporated communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia that are not incorporated as independent cities or towns as of 2005. Bolded places are census-designated places; there are …
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Claim 19: “Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Friday, Aug. 14 to Friday, Aug. 21 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Maryland”
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The claim states the fair is Friday, Aug 14 to Friday, Aug 21. However, two independent web sources state the fair runs from August 14 to August 22, 2026 (a 9-day event).
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web search NEUTRAL — Saturday, Montgomery County Fairgrounds - Building 6, Hall 2.Wednesday, August 13th – 7:30pm Thursday, August 14th – 7:30pm. Join us for a night of jam packed Monster Truck action including big air ju…
https://mcagfair.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit the Agricultural Fair in Montgomery County, Maryland. Enjoy carnival rides, eat great food, see animals and enjoy free entertainment.Held on 62 acres, the fair will take place from August 14–22,…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 edition of Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will be held at Montgomery County Fair, Gaithersburg starting on 14th August. It is a 9 day event organised by Montgomery County Agricultural Center…
https://10times.com/montgomery-county-agricultural-fair
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Claim 20: “General admission to the fair starts at $15 on select days found here; on other days, admission starts at $26.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of 'general', car insurance ads, and unrelated Wikipedia entries. No evidence regarding fair admission prices was found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Angela Deneece Alsobrooks (born February 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, she serv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office (PGSO), officially the Office of the Sheriff, Prince George's County, provides law enforcement services in Prince George's County, Maryland in the United St…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prince Mikhail Mikhailovich Cantacuzène, Count Speransky (Russian: Михаи́л Миха́йлович Кантаку́зин, граф Сперанский; 29 April 1875 – 25 March 1955) was a Russian general. The title of Count Speransky …
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Claim 21: “Arlington County Fair Wednesday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 16 Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 2nd St. S., Arlington, Virginia”
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The evidence provided contains general information about Arlington, Virginia, and unrelated individuals, but no mention of an Arlington County Fair occurring from August 12 to 16 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center.
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Claim 22: “Prince George's County Fair Thursday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 13 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro, Maryland”
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Claim 23: “The Great Frederick Fair Friday, Sept. 18 to Saturday, Sept. 26 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland”
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Claim 24: “Fairfax County Summer Carnival and Fair Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 2 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA”
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Claim 25: “Registration for contests closes Aug 21.”
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