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Washington County Fair

Richmond, Rhode Island

August 12, 2026 – August 16, 2026

Washington County Fair date and location planning card

Confirmed

Last verified: 2026-08-05

Quick Facts

Dates
August 12, 2026 – August 16, 2026
Location
Richmond, Rhode Island
Venue
Washington County Fairgrounds
Address
78 Richmond Townhouse Road
Richmond, RI 02812
Ticket link
Tickets
Status
Confirmed

Overview

Parking & Transportation

Parking source: Confirmed official parking/transportation source.

Official hours and parking guidance says gates open at 8 a.m. with most activities and vendors at 10 a.m.; follow parking signs and staff traffic directions.

Tickets & Discounts

Tickets source: Confirmed ticket source.

Use the official admission and ticket-prices pages for current purchase options before buying.

Food Highlights

Food source: Confirmed food source.

The official Food & Concessions page is the fairgoer-facing source for food planning and should be checked before fair week.

Accessibility

Accessibility source: Service animal policy only.

The official rules and policies verify service-animal guidance under ADA/state regulations. Contact the fair directly to confirm accessible parking, entrances, mobility-device access or rentals, seating, restrooms, and sensory accommodations.

Planning Sections

Dates & Hours

August 12, 2026 – August 16, 2026

Tickets & Discounts

Ticket source: Confirmed ticket source

Use the official admission and ticket-prices pages for current purchase options before buying.

Ticket details

Food Highlights

Food source: Confirmed food source

The official Food & Concessions page is the fairgoer-facing source for food planning and should be checked before fair week.

Food information

Parking & Transportation

Parking source: Confirmed parking source

Official hours and parking guidance says gates open at 8 a.m. with most activities and vendors at 10 a.m.; follow parking signs and staff traffic directions.

Parking information

Fairgrounds map

Family Tips

Check rules for strollers, wagons, water bottles, bags, shade, bathrooms, quiet spaces, and re-entry before arriving.

State Fair Family Guide

Accessibility

Accessibility source: Service animal policy only

The official rules and policies verify service-animal guidance under ADA/state regulations. Contact the fair directly to confirm accessible parking, entrances, mobility-device access or rentals, seating, restrooms, and sensory accommodations.

Accessibility information

Related Guides

Plan a Visit to Washington County Fair

Washington County Fair is scheduled for August 12, 2026 – August 16, 2026 at Washington County Fairgrounds. This planning record was last checked on 2026-08-05, but fair schedules, gate policies, and prices can change after publication. Use the official links on this page for the final check before traveling.

Make the final checks

Begin with the official fair website and daily schedule. Confirm the opening time for your chosen date, whether concerts or grandstand events need separate tickets, and the latest bag, re-entry, outside food, and payment rules. Save the official map to your phone so it remains available when cellular service is busy.

Build a realistic fair-day route

Choose two or three must-see events first, because show times create the fixed points in the day. Group nearby livestock barns, agriculture exhibits, competitions, rides, games, crafts, and food stops around those times instead of repeatedly crossing the grounds. Leave room for lines and an unplanned discovery, and choose a meeting point in case your group becomes separated.

Visitors using mobility devices, families with small children, and anyone who benefits from quieter breaks should identify accessible entrances, restrooms, rentals, seating, and lower-traffic areas before arrival. Contact the fair directly when the published accessibility information does not answer a specific need.

Coordinate meals and timed entertainment

Compare the official event schedule with the current food or vendor information before choosing meal times. A meal just before or after the busiest midday period may leave more time for exhibits, while an evening concert or grandstand show may require an earlier food stop. Keep separate-event admission, seating, and entry rules with the ticket details so the group does not discover an extra requirement at show time.

Plan for the conditions

Summer conditions can change during a long outdoor fair day. Check the local forecast, identify indoor or shaded stops on the map, and plan water and rest breaks before arriving.

Set a spending limit that includes admission, parking or transit, rides, food, and separately ticketed entertainment. Advance discounts can be useful, but buy only through the fair or its authorized ticket seller and review refund terms before checkout.

Sources & Corrections

Last verified: 2026-08-05

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