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The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, August 2 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours are 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 31, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2. Tickets can be purchased at the door (cash or card) and are $5 per person and free for children under 6 years of age.

This fun and festive “Old-Time Country Fair” will be a three-day agricultural celebration, complete with exhibits, baked goods, crafts, family entertainment, events, livestock, and grand old-time country fun. Fair goers will also enjoy a number of demonstrations of historic and cultural significance, including wool spinners and a blacksmith.

Join members of the VMHC education team for thirty-minute highlight tours as they offer you an introduction to our newest exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation.

FAQs:

Do I need to register for this event? Yes! Registration is required due to tour popularity.
Do I need to purchase a Daily Admission Ticket?While the tour is free, daily admisison is required, but when you register below, you will be purchasing a Daily Admission Ticket in addition to signing up for the tour so there is no need to add another ticket to your cart. After the tour, you can will have access to all museum galleries.
Can I still visit the exhibition is the tour is sold out?If the tour is sold out, you are still welcome to purchase Daily Musuem Admission and tour the exhibition on your own.
What age level is this for?This is a family-friendly event, though it is geared at adult audiences.
Where does the tour start?Meet your guide by the Kline Kar in Commonwealth Hall at 11:30am.

Heartwarming, hilarious, and utterly relatable - Virginia Repertory Theatre announces Waitress, the Tony-nominated Broadway sensation, with music and lyrics by Grammy award winner Sara Bareilles, is coming to the Arenstein Stage at the historic November Theatre June 21 through August 3.

Unsatisfied as a waitress working in a small-town diner, Jenna dreams of a life beyond bad tips and her complicated marriage. When a nearby baking contest offers the chance of escape, Jenna finds the courage to take her long-abandoned dreams off the shelf with the support of her fellow waitresses, loyal customers, and an unexpected romance.

Performances are Thurs & Fri 2 7PM, Saturdays at 2PM and 7PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM - select Wednesdays have matinee and evening performances.

About the Artist:
Gabriel Rutledge is a quick thinking, fast talking, hard working badass.” – Louisville Weekly
A past winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta, Gabriel has made numerous television appearances including Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Nickelodeon’s Nickmom Night Out, Laughs on FOX, and Inside Joke with Asif Ali streaming on Amazon Prime Video. He has also performed at the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas and his Dry Bar Comedy Special “A Third of The Room” has been viewed millions of times online.
Gabriel has recorded 5 albums including his most recent “Good Luck in Court” which debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. He is also the author of the book “Happiness Isn’t Funny: True Stories of a Road Comic”

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 1, 2025, 9:45pm to 11:15pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 2, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 2, 2025, 9:15pm to 10:45pm Timezone: EDT

Heartwarming, hilarious, and utterly relatable - Virginia Repertory Theatre announces Waitress, the Tony-nominated Broadway sensation, with music and lyrics by Grammy award winner Sara Bareilles, is coming to the Arenstein Stage at the historic November Theatre June 21 through August 3.

Unsatisfied as a waitress working in a small-town diner, Jenna dreams of a life beyond bad tips and her complicated marriage. When a nearby baking contest offers the chance of escape, Jenna finds the courage to take her long-abandoned dreams off the shelf with the support of her fellow waitresses, loyal customers, and an unexpected romance.

Performances are Thurs & Fri 2 7PM, Saturdays at 2PM and 7PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM - select Wednesdays have matinee and evening performances.

About the Artist:
TJ (Tanael Joachim) is a Haitian born stand-up comedian who is currently based in New York City. TJ has a very laid back, smooth, and conversational style. He jokes about race, society’s idiosyncrasies, and the inherent contrast between life in Haiti and America. He has made appearances on Gotham Comedy Live (AXS TV) and Good Day New York (FOX).
TJ is a paid regular at the Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club in NYC. He has performed all over the world. He recently returned from a small European tour where he performed in English and French.
He has opened for Colin Quinn, Janelle James, Maria Bamford and Sean Patton. He has also been a featured performer at numerous festivals like Netflix Is A Joke Festival, SF Sketchfest and the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival.
TJ is also an Op-Ed contributor for The New York Times. You can watch his special, JANUARY 3RD, on Amazon and listen to his album, SON OF HAITI, on all audio platforms. Check out his Don’t Tell Comedy set on YouTube.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

About the Artist:
Known by fans across the country for his numerous national television appearances, his yearly national arena tour appearances and for headlining the nation’s hottest comedy clubs, Don “DC” Curry is probably most widely recognized for his comedic acting role as the zany “Uncle Elroy” on the urban classics, “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next.” He’s currently wrapping up production on season one of his own mock-reality show, “Nappi Valley,” about the zany mis-adventures of DC hiring some of his not-as-busy comedian friends to turn in their microphones for rakes and shovels and do chores around his farm. He’s also currently the host of his hilarious podcast, “DC Curry’s Dis-race.”
He recently appeared on back to back episodes of the hit sitcom, The Ms. Pat Show and guest starred in executive producer Cedric The Entertainer’s Finding Happy. He had a recurring role on the Aaron McGruder sitcom, Black Jesus and has made guest appearances on: The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris, The Steve Harvey Show, The Chris Rock Show, The Tracy Morgan Show, HBO Def Comedy Jam, Martin Lawrence’s 1st Amendment Stand Up, Comics Unleashed, Comics Unleashed Hot Chocolate and TV One’s Way Black When.
He was also the host of BET Comic View, and star of his own Comedy Central Special and his own BET Comedy Special. His big TV break came when he was cast as a series regular on ABC’s Grace Under Fire.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 9, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 9, 2025, 9:00pm to 10:30pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 10, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT

Join members of the VMHC education team for thirty-minute highlight tours as they offer you an introduction to our newest exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation.

FAQs:

Do I need to register for this event? Yes! Registration is required due to tour popularity.
Do I need to purchase a Daily Admission Ticket?While the tour is free, daily admisison is required, but when you register below, you will be purchasing a Daily Admission Ticket in addition to signing up for the tour so there is no need to add another ticket to your cart. After the tour, you can will have access to all museum galleries.
Can I still visit the exhibition is the tour is sold out?If the tour is sold out, you are still welcome to purchase Daily Musuem Admission and tour the exhibition on your own.
What age level is this for?This is a family-friendly event, though it is geared at adult audiences.
Where does the tour start?Meet your guide by the Kline Kar in Commonwealth Hall at 11:30am.

About the Artist:
Known by fans across the country for his numerous national television appearances, his yearly national arena tour appearances and for headlining the nation’s hottest comedy clubs, Don “DC” Curry is probably most widely recognized for his comedic acting role as the zany “Uncle Elroy” on the urban classics, “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next.” He’s currently wrapping up production on season one of his own mock-reality show, “Nappi Valley,” about the zany mis-adventures of DC hiring some of his not-as-busy comedian friends to turn in their microphones for rakes and shovels and do chores around his farm. He’s also currently the host of his hilarious podcast, “DC Curry’s Dis-race.”
He recently appeared on back to back episodes of the hit sitcom, The Ms. Pat Show and guest starred in executive producer Cedric The Entertainer’s Finding Happy. He had a recurring role on the Aaron McGruder sitcom, Black Jesus and has made guest appearances on: The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris, The Steve Harvey Show, The Chris Rock Show, The Tracy Morgan Show, HBO Def Comedy Jam, Martin Lawrence’s 1st Amendment Stand Up, Comics Unleashed, Comics Unleashed Hot Chocolate and TV One’s Way Black When.
He was also the host of BET Comic View, and star of his own Comedy Central Special and his own BET Comedy Special. His big TV break came when he was cast as a series regular on ABC’s Grace Under Fire.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 9, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 9, 2025, 9:00pm to 10:30pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 10, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT

About the Artist:
Known by fans across the country for his numerous national television appearances, his yearly national arena tour appearances and for headlining the nation’s hottest comedy clubs, Don “DC” Curry is probably most widely recognized for his comedic acting role as the zany “Uncle Elroy” on the urban classics, “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next.” He’s currently wrapping up production on season one of his own mock-reality show, “Nappi Valley,” about the zany mis-adventures of DC hiring some of his not-as-busy comedian friends to turn in their microphones for rakes and shovels and do chores around his farm. He’s also currently the host of his hilarious podcast, “DC Curry’s Dis-race.”
He recently appeared on back to back episodes of the hit sitcom, The Ms. Pat Show and guest starred in executive producer Cedric The Entertainer’s Finding Happy. He had a recurring role on the Aaron McGruder sitcom, Black Jesus and has made guest appearances on: The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris, The Steve Harvey Show, The Chris Rock Show, The Tracy Morgan Show, HBO Def Comedy Jam, Martin Lawrence’s 1st Amendment Stand Up, Comics Unleashed, Comics Unleashed Hot Chocolate and TV One’s Way Black When.
He was also the host of BET Comic View, and star of his own Comedy Central Special and his own BET Comedy Special. His big TV break came when he was cast as a series regular on ABC’s Grace Under Fire.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 9, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 9, 2025, 9:00pm to 10:30pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 10, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT