Amissville Carnival & Parade June 26: What to Know
The annual Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue fundraiser brings games, rides, food, and a community parade to Route 211 country on a Friday night in late June
A Classic Community Carnival Returns to Amissville on June 26
If you're planning a summer weekend in Rappahannock County or passing through on Route 211, mark your calendar for Friday, June 26, 2026: the annual Amissville Carnival and Parade, hosted by the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, returns to Lee Highway for a night of rides, games, carnival food, and small-town celebration.
This is the kind of genuine community event that doesn't show up in glossy travel guides — but it's exactly what makes a summer trip through this stretch of northern Virginia feel like the real thing.
What to Expect
The Amissville carnival is an annual fundraiser for the local volunteer fire and rescue department — one of those community institutions that keeps rural Virginia running. The format is classic summer fair: carnival rides, games, traditional carnival food, and a parade through the Amissville community. It's a multigenerational event, drawing families from Amissville, Flint Hill, Washington, and surrounding Rappahannock and Fauquier communities.
Specific ride lineups, food vendors, and parade start times had not been announced at time of publication. Events like this typically run from the late afternoon into the evening — it's worth contacting the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue directly for schedule details as the date approaches.
Where Amissville Fits in Your Trip
Amissville sits at the crossroads of Route 211 and Route 522 in the eastern edge of Rappahannock County, making it a natural stopping point for visitors coming from the Warrenton/Fauquier direction or heading toward Sperryville and Washington, VA. It's not a destination in itself most days — but on June 26, it's the destination.
If you're building a longer weekend around the area, a Friday evening at the Amissville carnival pairs naturally with a Saturday spent further west: wine tasting, a hike toward Old Rag, gallery-hopping in Sperryville, or dinner in the Little Washington area. The event also falls just one week after the Sperryville Summer Concert Series (June 18 — Pictrola at the River District lawn), giving you two compelling Friday/Thursday evening anchors for a late-June Rappahannock trip.
Supporting Local Fire and Rescue
It's worth noting what your attendance supports. Volunteer fire and rescue departments in rural Virginia counties depend heavily on community fundraising. The Amissville VFR serves a wide geographic area — your carnival ticket money, game tokens, and corn dog purchases go directly toward keeping that service operational. It's a feel-good reason to show up.
Planning Your Visit
Event: Amissville Carnival and Parade
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Location: 14711 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA
Organizer: Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Admission: Not yet announced (typical for fundraiser carnival format — expect per-ride/game fees)
Parking: On-site and street parking along Lee Highway
Getting There: Amissville is located on Route 211 (Lee Highway) approximately 15 miles east of Sperryville and about 20 miles west of Warrenton. From DC, take I-66 West to Route 29 South, then Route 211 West — roughly 60–65 miles total.
Specific start times, parade route, and vendor details had not been published at time of writing. Check with Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue for the latest updates closer to June 26.
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