The Chesterfield County Fair ran Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, 2026, at the fairgrounds on Courthouse Road. Adults $12; 2027 dates not out yet. Tickets, rules, parking.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the Chesterfield County Fair Association, which runs the fair. Lost and found and fair questions: 804-768-1555.

The Chesterfield County Fair is the county’s end-of-summer tradition: nine days of rides, livestock, pageants, music and fair food at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, about 11 miles southeast of Midlothian. The 2026 fair ran from Friday, Aug. 28, to Saturday, Sept. 5, according to the fair’s official ticket seller. The 2027 dates had not been announced when we checked. We will add them here when the fair association posts them.

The fair is older than most of the county’s suburbs. The first one was held Oct. 25-26, 1911, around the old courthouse, and the fair’s history page says families once traveled the 15 miles from Midlothian by horse and buggy. It has been on its current grounds, across from L.C. Bird High School, since 1989.

Who to call

The fair at a glance

2026
Dates Friday, Aug. 28, to Saturday, Sept. 5
Weekdays 5 to 11 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Last entry 9 p.m.; no ticket sales, entry or re-entry after that
Where Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield
Gate admission $12 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children 4 to 12
2027 Dates not yet announced

The grounds stay open until 11 p.m., but the Exhibition Building, the Arts and Crafts Building and Heritage Village close at 10 p.m.

Tickets

Gate prices in 2026, from the fair’s tickets page:

Ticket Price
Adults, 13 to 59 $12
Seniors, 60 and older $8
Children, 4 to 12 $6
Children 3 and under Free

Admission covers the shows, exhibits, the Exhibition Building, the Arts and Crafts Building and the evening entertainment, which the fair says has included wrestling, bands and a rodeo. Online tickets carry a surcharge and all sales are final. There are ATMs on the grounds.

Rides cost extra. The midway is run by Jolly Shows, not the fair association, which cannot refund ride tickets.

Ride ticket 2026 price
Single ticket $1.75
Sheet of 50 tickets $60
Wristband, any day $30

Rides take three to five tickets each. Most kiddie rides need riders to be at least 36 inches tall, and an adult riding with a child needs a ticket too. Wristbands are not sold after 9 p.m.

Discount days

The 2026 fair ran these gate-only deals. They do not apply to online sales:

  • Monday, Aug. 31: Half-price admission and ride wristbands
  • Tuesday, Sept. 1: Buy one, get one admission and wristbands
  • Wednesday, Sept. 2: Free admission for active and retired military with ID and for children under 12
  • Thursday, Sept. 3: $1 off an adult ticket with a canned good for the Chesterfield food bank
  • Saturday, Sept. 5: Free admission for first responders with ID

Getting there and parking

The fairgrounds are on Courthouse Road across from L.C. Bird High School. The fair’s history page says parking is at the school, with more space behind the fairgrounds, and its FAQs list:

  • A free tram from the back parking lot to the main grounds
  • A shuttle stop at L.C. Bird High School
  • Benches throughout the grounds

Rules to know before you go

  • Teens need a chaperone. Under the fair’s age policy, anyone 17 or younger is admitted only with a parent or chaperone who is at least 21 and shows a government photo ID. A chaperone may bring no more than four guests 17 or younger a day and must stay for the whole visit.
  • Clear bags only. See the clear bag policy. Everyone goes through metal detectors and bag checks.
  • No pets. Only certified service animals.
  • No outside food or drink, except baby food and bottles. You can get your hand stamped, eat a packed meal at your car and come back the same day.
  • No masks unless for a medical reason, and no gang colors.
  • Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
  • Strollers, wagons and wheelchairs are welcome; the fair does not rent them. Golf carts and other motorized vehicles brought by visitors are not allowed.

If it rains

Rides stop during rain and restart when it passes. If bad weather closes the fair for the rest of the day, there are no refunds or rain checks; get your hand stamped to come back the same day only.

What’s at the fair

The fair association lists parades, pageants including Miss Chesterfield County Fair, rodeos, live music, antique tractors, Heritage Village, animal exhibits, a horse show, a Power Wheels derby and the arts and crafts competition, where hundreds of canned goods, vegetables, flowers, needlework and paintings are judged each year. Entry forms are on the competitions page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Chesterfield County Fair?

The Chesterfield County Fair Association had not posted 2027 dates as of Oct. 19, 2026. The 2026 fair ran from Friday, Aug. 28, to Saturday, Sept. 5.

How much are Chesterfield County Fair tickets?

In 2026, gate admission was $12 for ages 13 to 59, $8 for 60 and older, $6 for ages 4 to 12 and free for children 3 and under. Ride wristbands were $30 and are not included in admission.

Where is the Chesterfield County Fair?

At the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, across from L.C. Bird High School, about 11 miles southeast of Midlothian.

Can teenagers go to the Chesterfield County Fair alone?

No. Anyone 17 or younger must be with a parent or chaperone who is at least 21 and shows a government photo ID. Each chaperone may bring no more than four guests 17 or younger a day.

Can I bring a bag or a dog to the Chesterfield County Fair?

The fair has a clear bag policy, and only certified service animals are allowed. Outside food, alcohol and weapons are not permitted, though baby food and bottles are.