Amissville Carnival & Parade Returns June 26, 2026

Amissville's Annual Carnival and Parade Is Back June 26

One of Rappahannock County's most genuinely local summer traditions returns on Friday, June 26, 2026: the Amissville Carnival and Parade, the annual fundraiser put on by Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue. It's the kind of event that reminds you why small-town Virginia is worth the drive.

Held along Lee Highway (Route 211) in the Amissville community, the carnival brings together rides, games, classic carnival food, and a parade — all benefiting the volunteer crew that serves this stretch of Rappahannock and Culpeper county borderland.

What to Expect

The Amissville Carnival is a community fundraiser first and a festival second. That means the energy is local and unpretentious: neighbors showing up for neighbors, carnival food that doesn't pretend to be anything other than exactly what it is, and a parade that runs through a town that still has a genuine main street feel.

Carnival rides for kids and families
Games and activities with prizes
Carnival food — funnel cakes, corn dogs, and the classics
Parade through the Amissville community
All proceeds benefit Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Why It's Worth the Trip from DC

Amissville sits at the intersection of Routes 211 and 229 — about 70 miles from Washington DC and squarely on the way to Sperryville, Old Rag Mountain, and the broader Rappahannock wine country. A Friday evening carnival makes for a natural first stop on a summer weekend trip, especially if you're arriving from the city after work.

The Route 211 corridor through Amissville has its own quiet agricultural character — the kind of rolling farm scenery that makes the drive itself feel like part of the destination. Coming out for the carnival gives you an easy excuse to make a night of it and stay in the county through the weekend.

Pair It With a Rappahannock Weekend

If you're planning around the June 26 carnival, consider building a full weekend:

Friday evening: Amissville Carnival and Parade
Saturday: Old Rag Mountain hike (reserve your timed entry permit early), followed by wine tasting in the Sperryville area
Sunday: Browse the River District Arts studios, grab brunch, and catch the drive home before afternoon traffic builds

Planning Your Visit

Amissville Carnival and Parade

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Location: 14711 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA
Organizer: Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Admission: Not confirmed at time of publication — check with the organizer directly for ticket and timing details

Specific start times, admission prices, and full event schedule had not been confirmed at time of publication. Contact Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue or watch their community announcements for updated details as June 26 approaches.