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Washington County Fair traffic & parking guide

Rhode Island’s largest agricultural fair draws regional traffic to rural Richmond roads. Check I-95 and Route 138 before the final approach to the fairgrounds.

2026: August 12–1678 Richmond Townhouse RoadRoute 112 area
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Where delays build

Long-distance arrivals typically use I-95 and Route 138 before transitioning to two-lane local roads near the fairgrounds. The highway can look fine while the last approach slows around opening time, headline events and evening departures.

Camera coverage is strongest on I-95 and the numbered-route approaches rather than at the fair gate. Use it to catch upstream incidents early and preserve extra time for the unmonitored final miles.

Rural-road rule: once you leave the highway, follow event signs and traffic staff. A navigation-app shortcut may lead to a narrow local road or an entrance not being used for public traffic.

Best camera checks

Richmond / fairgrounds areaWider map context for the final approach.I-95 camerasExits 7, 9 and South County flow.Route 138 camerasEast–west approach through South County.South County collectionCompare I-95, Route 1 and regional roads.

Arrival plan

  1. Check I-95 and Route 138 before leaving.
  2. Allow a separate buffer for the last local-road segment and parking direction.
  3. Save your parking location; large grass lots look different after dark.
  4. Before departure, reopen the regional map and avoid joining an incident upstream.

Schedules, parking arrangements and weather-dependent activities can change. Confirm the current day’s information with the fair organizer before traveling.