Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Jennifer Shaw, the lead singer of ‘Soho Down,’ a Lorton Country Rock band, breaks out the tambourine while bandmates Jessie Kohls, Vanessa Renee, Eric Shaw, Mike Farris, Brad Dietz, Phil Mountjoy, and Sarah Hart perform. [Photo: Alan Gloss]Potomac Local went to the 75th Annual Prince William County Fair.
The fair, held annually since 1949, except 2020, was born from a dairy show started by returning World War II veterans—the fair runs through August 17 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, just outside Manassas.
We’re excited to launch “Local Lens,” a new feature where your photos and stories take center stage. Whether it’s a stunning sunset, a community event, or just a moment that made you smile, we want to see and share it!
Please send us your snapshots and comments via text at 571-989-1695 or email them to news@potomaclocal.com. Your perspective makes our community unique; “Local Lens” is your space to showcase it.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.The 00 “Kil8ler” and J19 “Misfit Fab” cars try to avoid each other in the wildly popular demolition derby. [Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Stephanie Buchanan and her daughters try to win at the basket toss in their first-ever Prince William County Fair. [Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Jennifer Shaw, lead singer of ‘Soho Down’, a Lorton based Country Rock band, breaks out the tambourine while bandmates Jessie Kohls, Vanessa Renee, Eric Shaw, Mike Farris, Brad Dietz, Phil Mountjoy and Sarah Hart perform. [Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Eric from Eric’s Caricatures offers discounts for those less blessed in the looks department. When asked if people really seek the discount, he said, “it draws a lot of laughs.” [Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Kiddies riding the kiddie coaster. [Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Parents photograph their children riding the kiddie coaster. [Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.David Lazzo leaves the fair with his ball toss winnings. Lazzo of Dumfries says there is a science to winning. Lazzo’s wife proudly showed a picture of an even larger bear he won last year. [Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.[Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.[Photo: Alan Gloss]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Carter Crook of Cool Ridge, W.Va. practices his chainsaw carving skills. His father Travis operates a chainsaw carving business. [Photo: Alan Gloss]
