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About Washington County Fairgrounds - RI
The Washington County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Rhode Island, is a historic, year-round venue that hosts the beloved Washington County Fair and a variety of events at a natural amphitheater setting. Owned and operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange, the grounds trace their roots to 1967 and feature a pine-grove Main Stage with a separate Portable Stage for additional performances. This page helps you plan a smooth visit with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options. Whether you’re coming for a summer concert, a fair weekend, or a community event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward information and reliable partner recommendations.
We’ve compiled essential tips to help you secure your seats and navigate the grounds with ease. From parking on designated grounds to offsite lots with shuttle service (Beaver River Offsite Lot) and accessible parking near the entrance, plan ahead for a comfortable experience. For overnight stays, trusted partner hotels in North Kingstown and West Greenwich are listed below, plus a camping option at Ashaway RV Resort for a more outdoorsy experience. If you’re curious about events, remember the stage experiences include Stage ’67 performances and community activities. Date-specific details are treated as standalone events to keep things clear. For tickets, we’ll guide you through secure purchases with no-fuss options and reliable support—like having a friend in the business.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: Washington County Fairgrounds, 78 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02812; home to the annual Washington County Fair.
- Venue type and history: county fairgrounds owned/operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange, with origins dating to 1967 and a natural amphitheater-style setting.
- Seating/chart: No public seating chart published; Main Stage is set in a pine-grove amphitheater area, with a separate Portable Stage for additional acts.
- Parking and transit: Three designated offsite parking lots with free parking on designated grounds; Beaver River Offsite Lot provides shuttle service; handicapped parking near the entrance; last shuttle timing after main-stage performances.
- Nearby hotels: TownePlace Suites Providence/North Kingstown (55 Gate Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852); Best Western West Greenwich Inn (99 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI 02817); lodging list also includes Ashaway RV Resort for camping.
- Notable events hosted: Stage '67 performances (e.g., Farmer K, Bubble Mania, Robert Clarke); Annual Tug-O-War; Cornhole Tournament; Queen & Princess Contests; Livestock Pulls (Pony, Ox, Horse pulls) and Motor Sports/Truck & Tractor Pulls.
- Renamed/demolished: No current evidence of official renaming; in 2021 there was a report claiming the grounds were renamed Washington County Expo, but the official site continues to reference The Washington County Fair/Fairgrounds.