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Powhatan County Fair opens May 14 for 3-day run

5/6/2021, 6 p.m.
Helicopter rides, an antique photography display, live music, carnival rides and games and a gospel jubilee are among the highlights ...

Helicopter rides, an antique photography display, live music, carnival rides and games and a gospel jubilee are among the highlights of the 102nd Annual Powhatan County Fair taking place Friday, May 14, through Sunday, May 16.

The event will be held at 4042 Anderson Highway in Powhatan, 12 miles west of state Route 288.

Admission is free, with unlimited ride tickets $15 in advance.

This year’s theme: “It’s a Family-A-Fair.”

Organizers stated that extra precautions are being taken to keep people safe and healthy during the event because of COVID-19. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines will be followed, with sanitation stations located throughout the fairgrounds and implementation of strict sanitizing regimens for rides and games.

Fairgoers are urged to observe health, safety and social distancing guidelines.

Gates open 5 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Details: www.powhatanfair.org or (804) 598-9808, or visit the Powhatan County Fair’s Facebook page.