The Amherst County Fair!
This family friendly event is back for 2019 and sure to delight all who attend!
August 15-18, 2019 at Sweet Briar Drive in Amherst, Virginia.
Enjoy a fun-filled event that will include agriculture competitions, livestock, petting zoo, rides, carnival food, a magic shows, local retail vendors, a fabulous line-up of live music, fireworks and much more!
The Amherst County Fair coming August 15-18, 2019!
Take a look back at the 2018 Amherst County Fair!
Sponsors
Reach a diverse audience and gain unparalleled exposure. Be a fair sponsor!
Vendors
This very special event will provide your business with exposure to a large audience.
Volunteers
We need your help to run all the exciting events before and during the Amherst County Fair.
Carpooling encouraged — especially on Friday and Saturday!
Please note: no pets, weapons, or outside alcohol allowed.
Virginia Association of Fairs Communication Awards 
We are pleased to have been presented with the Virginia Association of Fairs Communication Awards for our 2018 Fair poster and Fair website! Our poster placed 2nd, and our website placed 3rd in their respective categories.
Thank you to VAF for these honors!
Questions? Contact Us!
Vanessa Angus
Director of the Amherst County Fair
Email: vanessa.angus@amherstcountyfair.com
Cell Ph: (434) 933-8203
Karissa Shrader
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@amherstcountyfair.com
Mailing Address:
(for returning volunteers, sponsors, and vendor forms & payments)
Amherst County Fair
P.O. Box 13 Amherst, VA 24521
Map to the Fairgrounds:
Sweet Briar Drive, Amherst VA 24521
Get Involved
Sponsors
Sponsorship Letter
Sponsorship Agreement
Vendors
Vendor Policy Agreement
Vendor Application
Volunteers
Volunteer Rules
Volunteer Application