Friday, July 18 ended the 2025 Washington County Fair successfully for many 4-H and FFA members who sold their livestock projects in the annual livestock auction. 4-H families, volunteers, and auction buyers enjoyed a pancake breakfast hosted by Washington County Farm Bureau and the Washington County Pork Producers before heading to the show ring one last time this year. 161 youth sold in the auction with a total of 296 lots sold. 75 local businesses or personal buyers purchased livestock and awarded Washington County 4-H and FFA members with their paychecks.
The Washington County Fair broke their old attendance record from 2023. For the entire six-day fair, this year breaks the 19,000-guest mark which is an increase of about 2,000 people from the 2023 fair record.
Secretary Amanda Russell commented, “Having a week of good weather helped out so much, plus we (the fair board) work really hard to bring a wide variety of entertainment which goes on all day long”. Russell said tickets are counted nightly with wristband sales added after the fair is over.
Fair board member Chris Graf added, “We would like to thank all of the exhibitors, participants, and volunteers that continue to make the Washington County Fair a success. We are honored to have welcomed over 19,000 visitors to the fairgrounds in 2025.”
The 2026 Washington County Fair will take place from July 19-24, 2026.
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