Washington Parish Fair Association

Washington Parish Fair Association 2025 LAFF "Fair of the Year"
The Washington Parish Free Fair began in 1911 & is held annually on the week of the third Wednesday of October in Franklinton, LA.
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It is hailed as the largest free fair in our nation.

The main stage has a new look to lighten up nights in Washington Parish. With these new trim lights, we are able to keep...
05/21/2026

The main stage has a new look to lighten up nights in Washington Parish.

With these new trim lights, we are able to keep the stage lit up in the evenings when the sun sets to allow efficient lighting for all visitors.

We also will update the color of the lights to correspond with any upcoming holidays or events!

Drive by this evening and see the new addition to the Washington Parish Fair Main Stage

Are you interested in sponsoring the LARGEST FREE FAIR in the United States?The Washington Parish Free Fair is proud to ...
05/15/2026

Are you interested in sponsoring the LARGEST FREE FAIR in the United States?

The Washington Parish Free Fair is proud to continue a tradition that brings families, friends, and communities together year after year — and we couldn’t do it without the support of our incredible sponsors!

We are currently accepting sponsorship opportunities from businesses, organizations, and individuals from Washington Parish, neighboring parishes, and surrounding states. Every contribution, big or small, plays a vital role in helping us:

⭐ Keep our fair FREE for all visitors
🎤 Bring top-quality entertainment to the Main Stage each year
🎠 Preserve and continue the important traditions of Washington Parish

Your sponsorship helps make the fair experience possible for thousands of families each October while also giving your business great community exposure and support recognition.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Washington Parish Free Fair, please contact us for more information. We would love to partner with you in keeping this cherished tradition alive for generations to come!

⚠️  Please Be Aware ⚠️ It has been brought to our attention that multiple people have observed snakes in the fairgrounds...
04/30/2026

⚠️ Please Be Aware ⚠️

It has been brought to our attention that multiple people have observed snakes in the fairgrounds. As the weather is getting warmer, snakes love to come out and soak up the sun just like us!

With the increase of snake activity, we would like everyone who visits the fairgrounds to be aware and vigilant of their surroundings.

In particular, the creek and the creek banks are a hotspot for snake activity. Please inform and educate your children if you are in the fairgrounds.

The stage committee has put in a lot of effort to revive the one of a kind tradition that we all know and love! And we a...
04/18/2026

The stage committee has put in a lot of effort to revive the one of a kind tradition that we all know and love! And we are all here for it! 🎭

The stage committee is proud to announce we’re bringing back the Mystery Person for the 2026 fair! The clues will surely have you soaring the skies to figure out our mystery person this fall!

Yesterday at the April meeting, we were honored to present the awards we won at the Louisiana Association of Fairs and F...
04/07/2026

Yesterday at the April meeting, we were honored to present the awards we won at the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals.

The following awards were presented:

🏆 2025 Fair Of The Year - District 4

🏆 2025 Volunteer Of The Year - Jackie Boone

🏆 Best Cap Award (not pictured)

🏆 LAFF Poster Contest 3rd Place - Sadie Grace Fowler - Franklinton Primary School

🏆 LAFF Poster Contest 1st Place - Chad Alsobrooks - Pine Junior/High School

We would like to congratulate the poster winners and also thank all of the hard working volunteers that put in countless hours into making the fair what it is. We wouldn’t be what we are without all of our volunteers and their hard work never goes unnoticed! ❤️💛💚

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04/07/2026

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loading the golden year playlist 🎶🎸

Think you’ve got what it takes to design the next Washington Parish Free Fair Catalog Cover? Now’s your chance to shine!...
03/30/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to design the next Washington Parish Free Fair Catalog Cover? Now’s your chance to shine! 🌟

The 2026 Catalog Cover Contest is officially OPEN, and we want to see your creativity come to life with this year’s theme: 🇺🇸 “Stars, Stripes, and Washington Parish Nights” 🇺🇸

🖌️ No age limits
📍 Must be a Washington Parish resident
💵 Winner takes home $100 AND gets their artwork featured on the official fair catalog!

🗓️ Deadline: May 22, 2026

This is what makes our fair so special—local talent, community pride, and creativity coming together. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just love to draw, we encourage you to enter!

📩 Entries can be turned in at Franklinton Primary School (see flyer for details).

Let’s make this year’s cover unforgettable! 💙❤️
Tag a friend who should enter or share this post to spread the word!

⭐️ The 2026 Fair Theme Is Out!! ⭐️Stars, Stripes, & Washington Parish NightsThis theme was created to honor the 250th an...
03/03/2026

⭐️ The 2026 Fair Theme Is Out!! ⭐️

Stars, Stripes, & Washington Parish Nights

This theme was created to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A! 🇺🇸

Our LAFF Brag Book. The 2025 Photo Album   . 12x12 pages … view is 12x24
01/12/2026

Our LAFF Brag Book. The 2025 Photo Album . 12x12 pages … view is 12x24

LAFF Contestant  #26 Madeline Leigh Willis. Good Luck at LAFF this year and representing the Largest Free Fair at conven...
01/10/2026

LAFF Contestant #26 Madeline Leigh Willis. Good Luck at LAFF this year and representing the Largest Free Fair at convention next month. ❤️💛💚

Today at our January executive meeting, Senator Beth Mizell swore in our 2026 executive officers.The officers are as fol...
01/06/2026

Today at our January executive meeting, Senator Beth Mizell swore in our 2026 executive officers.

The officers are as follows:
President - Pam Pierce
Vice President - Kay McCain
Secretary - Kaye Ladner
Treasurer - Ellen Waskom
Security - Justin Brown
Buildings and Grounds - Jason Creel
Past President - Robbie Thomas

We look forward to a great 2026 year with our new executive officers!

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100 MAIN Street
Franklinton, LA
70438

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