Amissville Carnival June 26: Your Complete Guide
The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue's annual fundraiser brings rides, games, and small-town summer magic to the Blue Ridge foothills
Amissville Carnival & Parade Returns June 26, 2026
If you're looking for an authentic slice of rural Virginia summer, mark your calendar for Friday, June 26, 2026: the Amissville Carnival and Parade, hosted by the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, rolls through the heart of the Blue Ridge foothills community at 14711 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA.
This is the kind of event that doesn't make national headlines — but for families in Rappahannock, Fauquier, and Culpeper counties, it's a summer institution. Carnival rides, midway games, classic carnival food, and a community parade make it a full evening out for visitors and locals alike. Proceeds benefit the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, so every funnel cake and ring toss ticket directly supports the first responders who serve this rural community.
What to Expect
- Carnival rides for kids and families
- Midway games — the kind with stuffed animal prizes and genuinely impossible ring tosses
- Carnival food: expect classic fair fare in a festive outdoor setting
- Community parade through the Amissville corridor along Lee Highway
- Fundraiser atmosphere — your attendance directly supports local volunteer fire and rescue services
Why This Event Matters Beyond the Midway
Amissville sits at the intersection of Rappahannock, Fauquier, and Culpeper counties on Route 211 — a stretch of road that connects the DC metro to Sperryville, Washington VA, and Shenandoah National Park. The community is small and tight-knit, and events like this carnival are how rural volunteer fire departments fund critical equipment and training.
For weekend visitors heading to wine country or Blue Ridge hiking, the Amissville Carnival is a perfect Friday evening warm-up before a Saturday spent at area wineries or hiking Old Rag Mountain. The timing — the Friday before the July 4th holiday week — makes it a natural kickoff to a full Blue Ridge summer weekend.
Pair It With a Blue Ridge Weekend
Amissville is roughly 15 minutes from Sperryville and about 20 minutes from Washington, VA along Route 211. If you're making a weekend of it, consider bookending Friday's carnival with Saturday exploration of the Rappahannock County area — the region's wineries, pottery studios, and farm stands are all within easy striking distance.
The drive in on Route 211 is itself scenic, passing farms and rolling hills that signal you've truly left the DC suburbs behind. Arrive early for the parade, stay for the rides, and head into the weekend knowing your admission helped keep volunteer emergency services running in one of Virginia's most rural counties.
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: Contact the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue for details — specific times and ticket pricing were not available at publication
- Getting There: Amissville is located on Route 211 between Warrenton and Sperryville, approximately 65 miles from Washington, DC
Hours and specific event schedule were not confirmed at time of publication. We recommend checking with the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue for the latest details before making the drive.
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