“There's something that feels all-American about a county fair.”
The Washington County Agricultural Fair is Aug. 10-17 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Every year, this Washington County staple welcomes thousands of people, animals, and other homegrown and crafted goods for a week of fun, music, carnival rides, agricultural education, food and much more.
This year's schedule includes a whole host of fun and activities, including live music and entertainment, motocross, horse and pony pull, Fair Queen contest, corn hole tournament, contests, demolition derby, magic shows, harness racing, and so much more.
Beyond an action-packed week of fair fun, the Washington County Agricultural Fair is special for another reason: it's the oldest fair in the entire state of Pennsylvania. The fair dates all the way back to 1798 with a mission still in effect today - to promote and celebrate agriculture, horticulture, homemaking, art and science. The fair also supports 4-H Club and FFA activities and to encourage cooperation between agriculture, business and the county's critical industries.
Where to Stay
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If you’re planning on heading to the fairgrounds for this year’s event and are looking for lodging options, Washington County offers a variety of top-notch overnight accommodations.
- Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, connected to the casino and offers guests cozy quarters, options for fine dining and access to drinks and local brews
- DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, a full-service hotel that offers live entertainment on the weekend
- Courtyard by Marriott, also located near Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh and the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, this hotel offers guests a complimentary shuttle and breakfast
- Fairfield Inn & Suites, which is a contemporary-style hotel that offers an indoor pool and fitness center
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites Washington-Meadowlands offers guests pillow top mattresses and express breakfast options
- Comfort Inn Meadowlands provides guests complimentary breakfast and a heated indoor pool
Where to Eat
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If you’re spending your week at the fairgrounds and are craving something other than fair food, there are a variety of local eateries to satisfy even the pickiest eater. Here are some nearby options to consider.
- Shorty's Lunch - Wolfdale, which offers traditional diner food and locally famous hotdogs and fries with gravy
- Grande Jr Pizza Express, which offers traditional and specialty pizzas as well as other Italian grub
- Countryside Deli, which offers hot foods, a full-service deli, pizza and ice cream
- Hog Fathers BBQ, which offers award-winning barbeque and made-from-scratch sides
Other Activities
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If you’re looking for other activities pre- and post-fair, the area around the event offers something for all ages.
- Ride the rails and learn about locomotive history at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. You can also park at the museum and ride an authentic trolley into the Washington County Agricultural Fair.
- Head to Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh for a shopping spree for the entire family
- Hit the slots or bowling lanes at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
- Shop for authentic western wear at Lowry’s Western Shop
