The Henry County Fair will return Sept. 24–26 at Martinsville Speedway, offering three days of concerts, rides, food and family fun. The fifth annual fair will feature national recording artists, tribute performances, midway attractions, livestock shows and more.
Since its debut, the fair has grown into one of the region’s most popular fall traditions. The event blends a classic county fair atmosphere with big-name musical acts, drawing visitors from across the region.
This year’s concert schedule begins Wednesday, Sept. 24, with Creedence Clearwater Recital, a tribute to the legendary rock band. Thursday, Sept. 25, is B99.9 Night, featuring Love Story – The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band. On Friday, Sept. 26, Spirit FM Night will close the series with Grammy-nominated Christian artist Rhett Walker.
All concerts will take place on the Bassett Furniture Stage inside the Martinsville Speedway fairgrounds.
Beyond the stage, the fair will include a full midway with classic rides, carnival games and food vendors. Families can enjoy staples like funnel cakes and candy apples while exploring animal exhibits and a petting zoo.
Live entertainment will include the Pompeyo Amazing Dog and Magic Show and the Jurassic Kingdom Show. Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, to close out the fair.
Competitive exhibits will once again be part of the festivities, with ribbons and prizes awarded in categories such as fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, baked items, flowers, plants, quilts, crocheting, knitting and other textiles.
Gate admission is $5 and includes all concerts, ground shows, the petting zoo, agricultural exhibits and fireworks.
The fair is presented by VisitMartinsville and supported by Bassett Furniture, Sarver Properties, The Phillips Group, Southwestern Virginia Gas, Hooker Furniture, Bryant Radio Supply, The Campbell Family Foundation, Jones and DeShon Orthodontics, and Roanoke Valley Orthodontics.