The Botetourt County Fair was first held in 1879. At that time, the fair was held on fairgrounds off Route 220, near Hawthorne Hall Road in Fincastle, VA. The fair would continue to be held there for the next 70 years.
From 1949-2012, there was no fair. In 2013, the Botetourt County Fair was resurrected at the Buchanan Town Park in Buchanan, VA, and continues to be held there today.
In 2023, the Botetourt County Fair Association, Inc. (BCFA) was formed. The BCFA Board of Directors serve as the governing body for the Botetourt County Fair & all fair-related activities. They are supported by a group of volunteers from the community who work throughout the year to make the annual county fair come to life each summer.
Organized through the Botetourt County Fair Association, Inc., this annual County Fair is a free admission event taking place at the Buchanan Town Park in Buchanan, VA. The Fair provides an opportunity for kids, young and young-at-heart, to learn more about the rich agricultural heritage of the region from local working farms, 4-H programs, as well as sample local fare, including Botetourt grown products.
The mission of the Botetourt County Fair is the preservation of the past, promotion of the
present, and education of the future of agriculture.
The Fair’s goal is to hold and promote a County Fair each year to serve as its primary medium
to achieve its mission.
The primary focus of the County Fair is to serve as a showcase of the talents of the youth of the community by providing a means of education, exhibit and
competition of the various animal and non-animal projects the youth are involved in.
The Fair will also highlight the heritage of the community, and its ties to agriculture, industry, and
businesses.
The Fair will also host and promote non-fair events that will aid in sustaining our overall mission. It will use its own Board members, as well as volunteers from community, civic clubs, and individuals to make up the necessary manpower and expertise that is needed to ensure the fulfillment of the Fair’s mission.
Agricultural demonstrations, contests featuring local talent, a draft horse pull, youth livestock and poultry show, and more! Check back here for information on these events!
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