Compete in a pie-eating contest, ride swings with your family, or watch pigs race at a county or state fair this summer. Montgomery County Agricultural FairAugust 14–22 location_on Gaithersburg language WebsiteSummertime fun for families is back at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Arlington County FairAugust 12-16 location_on South Arlington language WebsiteThe Arlington County Fair returns with entertainment for all ages. SEPTEMBERDC State FairSeptember 6 location_on Downtown DC language WebsiteIf you like pie, mumbo sauce, and all things homegrown DC, then the DC State Fair is an event for you. OCTOBERStafford County FairOctober 15-18 location_on Fredericksburg language WebsiteShop colorful tie-dye shirts and more fair merch at the Stafford County Fair.