Photo by Matt Dunn

Counties near D.C. continue their weekend merriment with their food-and-activity-filled fairs. So if you’re up for crowds, greasy food, carnival rides, poodle shows and racing piglets this weekend, then head up to one or all of these events:

Arlington County Fair
August 8 – August 12
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3501 Second Street South
Arlington, Va.
Metro: Clarendon and Court House Orange Line (followed by ground transportation)
Saturday hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (indoors); 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. (outdoors)
Sunday hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (indoors); 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (outdoors)

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
August 10 – August 18
596 N. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, Md.
Metro: Shady Grove Red Line (followed by ground transportation to fairgrounds)
Weekend Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 11:59 pm

Prince William County Fair
August 10 – August 18
Prince William, Va.
Saturday hours: Noon – 7 p.m.
Sunday hours: Noon to 5 p.m