FRANKLINTON, La. (WGNO) — It is the event every year residents in Washington Parish cannot wait for , the Washington Parish Free Fair! This year, the fair will take place from Oct. 16 to Oct. 20 at 100 Main St. Activities are endless, including areas to buy locally sourced products, a rodeo and some of the best food the parish has to offer. His ‘Arroz con Leche’ puts the pop in popsicle on the North Shore "The Washington Free Fair, not only is it the largest in the entire area but also in the entire world," said 2024 Washington Parish Fair Queen Addison Goings. The Mile Branch Settlement and Authentic Historical Pioneer Village are among some of the attractions as well - where there will be hosts dressed in costume from the past welcoming you to the area. Chicken dancin’ at the Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest 2024 Hundreds of people come out every year for the fair, and officials expect this year to be no different. "Its a time for families. It's memories being made. It is a time of togetherness for our town," said Goings. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86 Early voting for presidential election starts Oct. 18 in Louisiana Washington Parish Free Fair returns for food, family, fun How much would you pay for a flying taxi? You may soon get the chance Tim Scott mulls run to lead Senate Republicans' campaign arm