The Herndon Festival is Here!

Have you attended the Herndon Festival?

This year they promise more rides and more fun! The fair boasts entertainment, fireworks, a carnival, a 10k/5k, and a K9 2k.


Here is some important information you should know.

If you've been to downtown Herndon, you know parking there is already a bear on a regular work day. No worries, they've made it easy to attend the fair! Free Shuttle Bus service is offered from two locations in Herndon. Busses will depart every 10 minutes from the Worldgate parking garage on Worldgate Drive and from Herndon High School off Dranesville Road. Parking at both locations is free.

Shuttle Service

The shuttle bus service hours are:

Thursday, May 28th, 6pm - 10:30pm
Friday, May 29th, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, May 30th, 9:30am - 11pm and
Sunday, May 31st, 11am - 6pm.

Rides

The rides open on Thursday, May 28th and will stay open throughout the festival.

Thursday, May 28th, 6pm - 10pm
Friday, May 29th, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, May 30th 1oam - 11pm and
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Thursday (6-10pm) and Saturday (10am - 2pm), the carnival will offer All-You-Can-Ride wristbands. The wristbands are $15 per person.
Thursday night bands are only available through pre-sale at the Herndon Community Center at 814 Ferndale Ave., until 2pm the same day.

Saturday wristbands will only be available at the carnival.

Ticket prices for the carnival rides on the other times are:

Single Ticket - $1
Book of 30 tickets - $22
Book of 50 Tickets - $35

Other rules of the carnival are as follows:

Each person wishing to enter the carnival areas will have to purchase a minimum of $5 in ride tickets each day. There is an exception for parents who accompany paying children.

Ticket sales end one hour prior to closing.

Entertainment

The list of entertainers is too long for me to post. You can check that out here on the event website.

Check out the Children's Hands-on Art area. It will be open on Saturday from 10am - 5pm and on Sunday from noon - 5pm. It is completely free and the kids LOVE IT!!

Fireworks

Fireworks displays will be on Thursday and Saturday nights at 9:30pm.

For the full schedule of the festival, please click here.

Don't forget to check out all the sponsors! They are the reason this event is free of charge!

Safety Tips

You know I can't leave you without a few safety tips.

Always keep an eye on your children at all times. These festivals draw huge crowds and small children can be easily swept up. Bring your umbrella stroller, child backpack, or leash, but keep your children close.

Remember to keep yourself, your kids, and your dogs well hydrated.
Children become overheated very easily and won't always ask for water when they need it. I have seen too many children go to the red cross tent from heat exhaustion during these events.

Remember to wear sunblock and to dress appropriately for the weather.

Don't miss this fair! It is four days of fun for the whole family and it's FREE - well, mostly!