Prince William County Fair 2021

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PRINCE WILLIAM August 13-21, 2021

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It’s Fair Time

Event returns after hiatus with new acts BY GIANNA JIRAK

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he Prince William County Fair is returning this weekend after a year-long hiatus with new attractions and new ownership and without COVID-19 restrictions.

In addition to the usual fair fare, such as a midway full of thrilling rides, highlights this year include performances by “America’s Got Talent” alumnus Wesley Williams with his acts The Puppy Pals and the One Wheel Wonder. The Puppy Pals is a “comedic stunt dog presentation,” while the One Wheel Wonder is a unicycle stunt show consisting of “displays of unbelievable skill to FAIR TIME

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» Dates and times: The fair runs from Friday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 21. Gates open at 5 p.m. every day except the two Saturdays, Sunday and Tuesday, when they open at 2 p.m. » Admission: Tickets range from $6 to $12 apiece for adults and $4 to $8 for children, although adults and children are free Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. Children age 4 and under and active-duty military are admitted for free. » Ride wristbands: Prices range from $15 on the first night (Aug. 13) to $28. » Location: Prince William Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas » More details: Visit pwcfair.com

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death-defying feats of danger,” according to the fair’s website. In addition to these new acts, fairgoers can expect familiar activities such as camel and pony rides, mechanical bull rides, demolition derbies, and various farm animal shows. The Power Wheels Derby, in which children ages 3 to 10 participate in a demolition-style derby on Power Wheels, also will be returning. Each contestant in the derby will have balloons attached to the front and back of their Power Wheels, and the contestant with the most balloons left intact wins. “We’re having our Power Wheels Derby, that’s always a fan favorite. They [fairgoers and parents] love to watch their little kids on their Power Wheels,” said Diane Burke, director of operations for the Prince William County Fair. No coronavirus restrictions, such as negative tests or proof of vaccines, will be in place. However, extra hand sanitizer

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dispensers will be across the fairgrounds to ensure a hygienic experience. “As of right now, there’s no restrictions at all. We will go by the governor’s guidelines,” Burke said. Although the fair can be held this year due to reduced COVID restrictions, it would not be possible without the new ownership of the fairgrounds. Since September 2018, the Prince William Veteran’s Farm Club had been trying to sell the 85acre Manassas property, which put the continuation of the fair into jeopardy. In December, however, the fairgrounds were purchased by an unnamed buyer, who upon learning of the fair, which he had never attended, agreed to move forward with it this year. “He graciously accepted my offer to get started with the fair,” Burke said. “He’s all about families and tradition, which I am grateful for because that of course is what this is all about.”

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Daily Schedule of Events Agriculture Barn

Commercial Building Grand-stand

Friday August 13th

Saturday August 14th

Sunday August 15th

Monday August 16th

Tuesday August 17th

Wednesday August 18th

Thursday August 19th

Friday August 20th

Saturday August 21st

Rockin A Ranch Petting Zoo

4H Exhibits

Wine Tastings Local Crafters and Vendors

Demolition Derby

Truck & Tractor Pull 7:00

Demolition Derby 3:00

Bull Ride Mania 7:00

Demolition Derby 7:00

Monster Trucks 7:00

7:00

Power Wheels Derby 5:00 —Ages 3-5 5:30 —Ages 6-10 Garden Tractor Pull 7:00

Heritage Barn

Farming antiques/ tractors All Day

Home Arts Building

Floral, crafts, photography, etc. entries on display daily!

Kids Zone

Puppy Pals (as seen on AGT) 5:30 7:00 8:30

Puppy Pals (as seen on AGT) 3:30 5:30 7:30

Puppy Pal (as seen on AGT) 5:30 7:00 8:30

Puppy Pals (as seen on AGT) 3:30 5:30 7:30

Puppy Pals (as seen on AGT) 5:30 7:00 8:30

Puppy Pal (as seen on AGT) 5:30 7:00 8:30

Puppy Pals (as seen on AGT) 3:30 5:30 7:30

One Wheel Wonder (as seen on AGT) 6:15 7:45 9:10

One Wheel Wonder (as seen on AGT) 2:30 4:30 6:30

One Wheel Wonder (as seen on AGT) 6:15 7:45 9:10

One Wheel Wonder (as seen on AGT) 2:30 4:30 6:30

One Wheel Wonder (as seen on AGT) 6:15 7:45 9:10

One Wheel Wonder (as seen on AGT) 2:30 4:30 6:30

Rockin A Ranch Camel and Pony Rides

Ackmonster’s Chainsaw Art

The Big Bubble Show

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Baby Contest 9-18 months Girls: 3:00 Boys: 4:30

Beef Cattle 10:00 Baby Contest 19-36 months Girls: 3:00 Boys: 4:30

Dairy Cattle Show 1:00

Lionel Ward & The New World Band 7:00 9:00

Sheep/Hog Barn

Show Barn

Hot Rod Rockers 7:00

Youth Goat Show

Wayne Fairfax Bluegrass Band 7:00

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Dairy Goat Show

Swine Show 5:00

Route 66 Band 7:00

DK Wolf Band 7:00

Spencer Hatcher 7:00

Page County Ramblers 7:00

Sheep Show 4:00

Home Arts Awards 6:30 Zac Quintana & The Sages 7:00

Trey Schneider 6:00

Food Vendor Valley

Mechanical Bull Rides

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Acts and Rides of Wonder

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erformer Wesley Williams, who has appeared on “America’s Got Talent,” among other shows around the world, is bringing two of his acts to the Prince William County Fair this year. “One Wheel Wonder” and “Puppy Acts” will each have three performances every day in the Kids Zone area of the fair. THE ONE WHEEL WONDER There are about 7 billion people on the planet and hundreds of thousands of performing unicyclists. Yet, there is no other person who can say they ride “The World’s Tallest Rideable Unicycle,” certi-

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fied by Guinness World Records. Keeping the audience on the edge of their seat with his thrilling and charismatic presentation, Williams has been a hit at venues from “America’s Got Talent” to “The Today Show,” “Jeopardy!” “The Great Moscow State Circus,” and more. The first-generation performer began his magnificent career at age 6. Williams’ ability to instantly connect with the audience creates an atmosphere that has spectators on the edge of their seats and belly-laughing at the same time. Comedy and danger will collide as ACTS AND RIDES

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he performs tricks like riding his 7-foot completely offset unicycle while blindfolded, setting his jump rope to flames on his four-wheel unicycle, escaping a straitjacket atop one of his colossal giraffe unicycles, or even bringing a volunteer from the audience to get in on the action. PUPPY PALS The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family. Featuring mostly rescued dogs, Puppy Pals is a tale of what can happen when humans and animals come together in kindness, comedy, compassion and cooperation. The pooches will perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats such as climbing a ladder, jumping rope, and even a backflip. Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, Puppy Pals is a fan favorite for children of all ages. In every performance, the audience is invited to take part and maybe even jump in the action with the furry friends. DEGGELLER ATTRACTIONS Midway rides and attractions this year will be provided by Deggeller Attractions, known for its assortment of amusement rides and keen sense of quality and detail, with an emphasis on safety. Although the exact list of rides for the Prince William Fair was not available, popular kiddie rides offered by Deggeller include the Elephants, Circus Train,

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Speedway, and Dragon Kiddie Coaster. Family rides include the Carousel, Wacky Worm, Magic Maze, and Bumper Cars. Thrill rides combine fast motions, high speeds, spins, drops and sometimes heights. Food stands will offer pizza, Italian sausage, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soft pretzels, corn dogs and more, along with the fair-favorite desserts: funnel cakes, candy apples, cotton candy, caramel apples and fried Oreos. The midway will also include an assortment of family-oriented games, designed to be fun and entertaining while offering quality prizes.

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