courtesy of Chesterfield County
The 96th Chesterfield County Fair is in full swing at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds through Saturday, Sept. 5. Fair hours will be 4-11 p.m. on weekdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1-11 p.m. on Sundays.

Every day will be a “wristband” day for unlimited midway rides for $20. Uppy’s and BP gas stations in Chesterfield County, Amelia County and Petersburg will issue free $2 discount coupons for wristbands good Monday through Thursday.

Chesterfield County Fair offers rides, contests, exhibits and more. - Photo by Elizabeth Farina

Daily activities will include bingo, racing pigs and ducks, a petting zoo, pony rides and barrel train rides. Numerous exhibits and displays will include antique tractors, farm equipment, model trains and a magic show.

Grandstand entertainment featuring local and regional acts is included with the price of daily general admission. Admission is $7 for ages 13 and older; $4 for seniors 60 and older and $3 for children aged 6-12. Children under 6 are admitted free. For more information, visit chesterfieldcountyfair.org or call the 24-hour information line at (804)768-0148.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

Sept. 3 8 p.m. The Southland Band – County/Oldies/Beach

Sept. 4 8 p.m. The Legends Band – Rock ‘n’ Roll 50’s-70’s

Sept. 5 8 p.m.      Spiritual Harmonizers (Richmond postal workers featured on “America’s Got Talent”)