LEWISBURG, WV (08/02/2012)(readMedia)– Here is some important information to remember for those participating in the 2012 State Fair of West Virginia’s “Grow-Ums” project sponsored by SMART 529, West Virginia’s college savings solution!
– Check in for those participating in SMART529’s “Grow-Ums” taco garden will be from 4 pm – 6 pm on Thursday August 9th and will be located in the main parking lot (where the flea market is held during the summer).
– You can post pictures of your garden and its progress on the Fair’s Facebook page! (www.facebook.com/statefairofwv)
– Don’t forget to decorate a shoe box with a taco theme to display your “Grow-Ums” vegetables at the 2012 State Fair of West Virginia!
– Each student who completes a “Grow-Ums” project and checks in with a completely decorated shoe box to hold their vegetables will receive one (1) complimentary youth gate admission ticket to the 2012 State Fair!
– Gardens will be on display in the WV Building during the Fair.
If you have any questions, feel free to call (304).645.1090 or email statefairofwv@statefairofwv.com.
The 2012 State Fair is themed “Memories that grow…year after year.” and is scheduled August 10-18. 2012. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.