Rhode Island
Washington County Fair is back in Richmond for 58th year | ABC6
RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island’s largest agricultural event is back for its 58th year.
The Washington County Fair begins today at 8 a.m. and will run until 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 18.
The event, located at 78 Richmond Townhouse Road, includes access to all day events.
The fair includes concerts, special acts and events, the giant midway and kiddy land area, agricultural events, tractor and horse pulls, a farm museum, and much more.
Richmond is in the process of constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 138 and 112, (also known as known as Kingstown Road and Carolina Nooseneck Road-Richmond Townhouse Road).
The construction may affect traffic patterns for people heading to the fair.
(Courtesy of Rhode Island Department of Transportation)
The fair sees over 130,000 visitors yearly.
More info on the event can be found here.