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Albemarle County Fair

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Come poke around at the Albemarle County Fair where animals, agriculture, crafts, and live music provide entertainment over three days. Get in a country mood with a performance by Tommy Wood, and line up for eats at one of the many food trucks or stands (because what’s a fair without funnel cake?)! Flaunt the best pick from your summer garden at a giant sunflower competition and make new friends among bunnies, goats, pigs, and more in the barn. Other events include demonstrations that highlight the history and culture of rural central Virginia.

Thursday 8/1- Saturday 8/3. Prices and times vary. James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. albemarlecountyfair.com

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Living Picks: Week of July 25-31

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Nonprofit

Gearharts Chocolates Summer Open House

Saturday, July 28

Tour the local chocolate purveyor’s production facility and get a taste of chocolates and other locally made treats. A portion of the day’s sales will benefit the CASPCA. Free, 11am-5pm. Gearharts Fine Chocolates, 243-B Ridge McIntire Rd. 972-9100.

Food & Drink

Brews with a View

Wednesday, July 25

Enjoy live music from Danczet and The Barons, along with great brews and an even better view of the city. 21-plus. $20, 6-10pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE. 977-7284.

Health & Wellness

PR for Public Radio 5K

Saturday, July 28

Run 3.1 miles along a flat cinder path at Darden Towe Park to benefit local NPR station WMRA…and maybe set a personal record in the process. $25-30, 6:45am. Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Rd. runsignup.com/pr5k.

Family

Albemarle County Fair

Thursday, July 26, through Saturday, July 28

The annual Albemarle County Fair returns with entertainment for the whole family. Meet livestock, participate in a cornhole tournament, see entries in quilting and canning contests and more. $5, 4-9pm (Thursday), 10am-9pm (Fri./Sat.). 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. info@albemarlecountyfair.com.