Washington Parish Fairgrounds

Washington Parish Fairgrounds
Food vendor at Washington Parish Fair Grounds
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AddressMain Street, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438
LocationFranklinton, Louisiana, US
Coordinates30°51′23″N 90°09′46″W / 30.8565°N 90.1628°W / 30.8565; -90.1628
TypeFairgrounds
Opened1911
Website
thefreefair.com

Washington Parish Fairgrounds in Franklinton, Louisiana, is known for hosting the Washington Parish Free Fair. The fair, dating back to 1911, is believed to be the largest county/parish free fair in the US and the second oldest in Louisiana. The fairgrounds feature a variety of attractions, including the Mile Branch Settlement, a collection of historic buildings illustrating rural life.