The 4th annual Henry County Fair is set to be held at the Martinsville Speedway from Wednesday, September 25 to Saturday, September 28, presented by the Henry County Parks & Recreation Department.
Roger Adams, director, said the fair will include a lot of exciting things including the standard rides, food, games, exhibits, and animals from Infinity Acres.
“Then the shows are really going to be the highlight of the fair. We have two large ground attractions, we have the Pompeyo Family Dog Show from ‘America’s Got Talent’ and we have the brand new Space Adventure Thrill Show,” he said.
Adams said Cole Rides will once again provide about 20 rides for children and adults to enjoy throughout the event.
Concerts include a tribute band night with Key West, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, taking the stage on Wednesday, Adams said. Thursday night is country night, with Jack & David Reid performing.
“Friday night’s Spirit FM night, and we’re having Jordan Feliz, a national contemporary Christian artist,” Adams added.
The firework show will be Saturday night to mark the fair’s conclusion, Adams said, adding that he hopes around 8,000 people will visit the fair over the four-nights it is scheduled.
“Last year we probably had only about 4,000, but we lost all day Saturday,” he said.
Adams said gate admission is $5, which includes access to all shows, concerts, exhibits, and animals.
Unlimited discounted ride wristbands can be purchased by going to www.colerides.com. Regular ride wristbands can be purchased onsite.
The fair will be on Wednesday and Thursday from 5-10 p.m., Friday from 5-11 p.m., and Saturday from 12-11 p.m.
Sponsors for various parts of the fair include Henry County, Henry County Department of Parks and recreation, Jones & DeShon Orthodontics, VisitMartinsville, Bassett Furniture, B99.9, SW Virginia Gas, Hooker Furniture, Bryant Radio Supply, Sarver Properties, Campbell Family Foundation, and The Phillips Group, Inc.
For more information, visit www.henrycountyvafair.com.
