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The annual county fair features a performance by country music band Lonestar on Aug. 18, gospel with Dailey & Vincent Aug. 15, carnival rides and more. Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds 890 West Main St., Berryville, VA | 540-955-3755, 540-955-2530

Demolition derbies, monster trucks, hermit crab races, loads of farm animals and, of course, plenty of gut-busting fried foods are what make MoCo's annual fair a beloved tradition. Montgomery County Fairgrounds 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, MD | 301-963-3247

Agricultural and livestock exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, food vendors and other activities. Unlimited ride wristbands are $16 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; $18 on Friday; and $20 on Saturday. Individual ride tickets are $2 on Tuesday. Admission on Aug. 14 is $2. Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Rd., Manassas, VA | 703-368-0173

In a new twist, Robin Hood and his cohorts take on the one-percenters. Frederick Community College 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD

A couple tells their love story--from the first date to divorce--from two different points in time. Prestented by the Rude Mechanicals. Flashpoint 916 G St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-315-1305

This exhibit explores the adage "what is old is new again" by presenting a collection of women artists who create new forms and artwork by using old form and materials. Materials are re-purposed, appropriated, borrowed and given new life by Laurie Brown, Catherine Kleeman, Virginia Spiegel, Jacqui Crocetta and Veronica Szalus. The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

An environmental installation by Hana Kim and Shana Kim that incorporates pulleys, motors and light projections. Flashpoint 916 G St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-315-1305

The exhibit marks the ninth season of the gallery's Exercises For Emerging Artists, with this year's focus on artists working within graphic art and design. Transformer Gallery 1404 P St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-483-1102

Works on paper and installations by Jowita Wyszomirska School 33 Art Center 1427 Light St., Baltimore, MD

The last day of school signals the beginning of the summer exhibition season for area art school grads, many of whom are putting their work in front of the public for the first time. For a more curated showcase, check out Conner Contemporary's annual "Academy" showcase, which rounds up the best of the MFA and BFA classes of 2012 from across the Baltimore-Washington region. Connersmith 1358 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC | 202-588-8750