Dinwiddie County Fair - Extension Programs
About the Dinwiddie County Fair
Dinwiddie County Office of Economic Development plans and implements the County Fair each year. Our office serves as a vendor with educational programming, resources, competitions, and some activities. The 2023 Dinwiddie County Fair will be held October 6-8. The Fair is held at the Virginia Motorsports Park:
8018 Boydton Plank Road
North Dinwiddie, VA 23803.
Admission: $10.00 per carload / $10.00 per walk-up
Extension Booklet for Fair Entries
Download the booklet in the file below to see the various departments, sections, and classes. There are seemingly endless options to choose from. Register your exhibits by October 1 for consideration. All exhibits must be brought to the Extension tent at the Dinwiddie County Fair Grounds October 6 from 8AM to 12PM for judging.
Please note that there are special requirements for entering livestock and small animals into the fair. See the details below in the 2023 Fair Booklet.
Dinwiddie Extension Sponsored Competitions & Events
Goat Exhibition
- October 7 at 4PM by the 4-H Tent
- Virginia Motorsports Park
- 8018 Boydton Plank Road
- North Dinwiddie, VA 23803
Open to Dinwiddie County Residents.
- No bucks
- Project books are required to be completed by the November Beaks, Beef, and Bacon Club meeting. Please complete the project book listed below and turn them in at the November meeting.
Registration is required by October 1. Register by clicking here!
Youth who enter small animals into the Dinwiddie County Fair must participate in a showmanship contest to be eligible for awards and monetary prizes. Scores are based on showmanship, the youth's ability to share about the care and needs of the animal, and the animal's conformation and appearance.
This event will take place on Saturday, October 7 at 12PM.
Registration is required by October 1. Register by clicking here!
The Krazy K-9s Club will be holding their first ever dog show at the Dinwiddie County Fair. This event is open to club members only and will be held Saturday, October 7 at 1PM.
Dinwiddie 4-H will be hosting a fun Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the 2023 Dinwiddie County Fair.
Age Categories:
Juniors - 9-13
Seniors - 14-18
Adults - 19+
*Ages as of 09/30/2024
CONTEST RULES
- Decorate however you like (carving, painting, clay, etc.)
- Pumpkin(s) must be real. No more than 3 pumpkins may be used. Pumpkins are not provided.
- Display should be no larger than 24x24
- Register by October 1
- Pumpkin Displays must be dropped off at the VCE tent at the Fair Grounds on Friday, October 6 between 3 and 7PM to be judged
- Judging will be done by fair goers through Saturday with ribbons distributed Sunday
- Entries must be free from inappropriate language, obscene images, and anything deemed by VCE Staff as inappropriate. VCE Staff have the right to refuse entries as they deem inappropriate.
- One entry per person
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 1. Register by clicking here!