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- Outdoor Heritage Festival & Fairgrounds in Church Road, VA
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About Field Day of the Past
Welcome to Field Day of the Past, a farm-based heritage festival and fairgrounds experience in Dinwiddie County. Historically drawing around 5,000 attendees, this outdoor event brings together heritage demonstrations, midway rides, animal exhibits, and live music, with Dreamland Amusements carnival rides adding to the family-friendly atmosphere. The venue moved to Mount Airy Farm in 2025, located at 2773 Horsetrail Road, Church Road, VA 23833. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking, transportation tips, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
Note: Field Day of the Past uses general admission grounds with no published seating chart. Expect ample open areas for standing and casual seating on-site. Parking is free and on-site. Attendees typically drive, as no public transit details are listed by organizers.
Location and accessibility matter for a seamless festival day. In addition to heritage demonstrations and live music, you’ll find animal exhibits and classic fair fun. For a comfortable stay nearby, consider recommended hotels in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Stony Creek. We’ve highlighted nearby options and convenient dining to help you secure your stay without the hassle. If you’re planning a multi-day trip or a larger group, feel free to reach out—we’ve got you with trusted venue details and nearby partners.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity/attendance: historically around 5,000 attendees (approximate; official capacity not published).
- Address: Mount Airy Farm, 2773 Horsetrail Road, Church Road, VA 23833.
- Venue type: outdoor farm-based heritage festival / fairgrounds at Mount Airy Farm.
- Seating chart: no public seating chart published; event uses general admission grounds.
- Parking: free parking on site.
- Transit: no public transit details listed by organizers; attendees typically drive.
- Nearby hotels: examples include Comfort Inn Petersburg Fort Lee Area (12001 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805), Quality Inn Petersburg Fort Lee Area (11974 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805), Comfort Suites Southpark (931 South Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834), Sleep Inn & Suites Stony Creek - Petersburg South (11019 Blue Star Hwy, Stony Creek, VA 23882).
- Notable events hosted: Heritage Village demonstrations, midway rides, horse/mule/tractor pulls, Virginia High School Rodeo, cruise-in, animal exhibits, and live music; Dreamland Amusements carnival rides are part of the event.
- Recent status: relocated to Mount Airy Farm in Dinwiddie County in 2025; venue previously operated in Goochland/Amelia counties; not reported as demolished.