State Fair of West Virginia Unveils 100th Anniversary Poster by Artist Robert Tuckwiller
LEWISBURG, WV (07/01/2025) (readMedia)– Officials at the State Fair of West Virginia are honored to announce that renowned artist and longtime fair supporter Robert Tuckwiller has created the official commemorative poster for the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia, set for August 7-16, 2025.
A native of the Greenbrier Valley, with deep family ties to the fair, Tuckwiller is one of today’s most prolific and successful American Artists. His award-winning paintings capture the serene beauty of rural landscapes and can be found in over 50,000 collections across the globe. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous honors, including an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Concord University, for his lifetime accomplishments and contributions to support educational, social, environmental, and community development initiatives.
“I was very pleased to have the opportunity to create the poster to celebrate the Fair’s 100 years,” Tuckwiller said. “The Fair has been a wonderful tradition since the beginning, not only for my family and me, but for all fairgoers and enthusiasts everywhere. The poster showcases many Fair images and fond memories through the years.”
This limited-edition poster will be available for purchase at the State Fair’s official merchandise booth during this year’s centennial celebration.
For more information on the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia, visit www.statefairofwv.com, and to view more of Robert Tuckwiller’s work, visit www.tuckwillergallery.com. Tuckwiller will also have his artwork on display at this year’s Fair in the Grandstand Marketplace.
The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $16.9 million-dollar statewide economic impact, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. The 100th annual State Fair of West Virginia is a 10-day event scheduled for August 7-16, 2025. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com.
Select City National Banks to Sell Discounted State Fair Tickets
LEWISBURG, WV (06/25/2025) (readMedia)– Officials at the State Fair of West Virginia and City National Bank are excited to announce that selected bank locations across the region will sell advance discounted admission and ride passes to the 100th Annual Event set for August 7-16, 2025.
“We are very excited and appreciative of the opportunity to work with City National Bank to sell tickets for the 100th Annual State Fair of West Virginia,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “This will give folks who don’t live near the fairgrounds a better opportunity to purchase their tickets at the discounted rate!”
Participating locations will have State Fair tickets on sale from June 30, until the close of business on July 28. Only cash or checks will be accepted, no credit card sales will be accepted. For a full list of participating locations, please visit www.statefairofwv.com.
For 2025 Advanced Adult tickets (11 and older) are $10 if purchased by July 28, while carnival advanced discounts include a $30 Mega Pass, which is valid for one day and includes 12 hours of unlimited rides (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.).
Concert tickets are available for all shows and may be purchased via the website or the State Fair Box Office. Concert tickets are not offered at a discounted rate, but gate admission is included.
Tickets purchased online and through ETIX are subject to a convenience fee.
The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 100 years on August 7-16, 2025. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $16.9 million-dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 Š 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, Instagram, and TikTok. Join the conversation by using #sfwv!
Tickets on Sale for Lauren Daigle at the State Fair
LEWISBURG, WV (01/31/2025) (readMedia)– Officials at the State Fair of West Virginia have announced tickets for two-time Grammy® winner Lauren Daigle are on sale now. Daigle is the first artist announced for the 100th Annual State Fair and will play on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 8 PM.
“This is an extremely special year for us, as we celebrate 100 years of the State Fair of West Virginia,” CEO Kelly Collins stated. “What better way to start celebrations than by announcing one of the most well-known Christian artists in the world!”
Tickets went on sale, Friday, January 31, at 10 AM, and can be purchased by calling 1-800-314-ETIX (3849) or by visiting statefairofwv.com. Please note that gate admission is included with tickets and does not need to be purchased separately.
Officials warn ticket buyers to be cautious when purchasing tickets from a third-party site. Only tickets from the State Fair’s site and their ticketing partner ETIX may be verified.
Lauren Daigle
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lauren Daigle is a two-time Grammy® winner, eight-time
Billboard Music Award, four-time American Music Award, and twelve-time GMA Dove Music Award winner. With over a billion streams and years of sold-out US and international tours to her name, Lauren Daigle continues to cement her status as a modern vocal powerhouse with a global, ever-growing fanbase.
Her latest GRAMMY-nominated album, “Lauren Daigle” consists of 23 new songs including the recent RIAA gold-certified single, “Thank God I Do.” The GRAMMY-nominated single earned Daigle her sixth Billboard No. 1, making her the first artist to have two songs top the chart for 20+ weeks. The album also includes the hit song, “These Are The Days” and her brand new single, “Be Okay.” Her current tour, The Kaleidoscope Tour, is taking arenas by a storm and has been extended twice by popular demand, including additional dates throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand later in ’24.
Since the release of her GRAMMY® Award-winning, 2x platinum-certified 2018 album Look Up Child – which includes the breakthrough, 6-time platinum hit single “You Say” – Daigle has been a mainstay on the Billboard charts. When Look Up Child debuted at No. 3 on the Top 200 Albums chart, Daigle became the first female artist in history to simultaneously hit the Top 10 on both Billboard’s Pop and Christian Album charts. She went on to break another record when the LP reached 100 weeks at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart, which is the greatest number of weeks that any artist has spent at the top of any individual album chart. Similarly, the 6x platinum-certified “You Say” is the longest-running No. 1 to appear on any weekly Billboard chart.
The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 100 years on August 7-16, 2025. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $16.9 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, Instagram, and TikTok. Join the conversation by using #sfwv!
State Fair of WV to Host Three-Day Music Festival
LEWISBURG, WV (11/19/2024) (readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia is set to host the inaugural Wild Trails Festival, a three-day music festival headlined by Oliver Anthony, Treaty Oak Revival, and Flatland Calvary on June 19 – 21, 2025, at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg, WV.
Other artists include Ole 60, Pecos and the Rooftops, as well as several more to be announced. Early bird passes and VIP tickets will go on sale Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10 AM.
“2025 is going to be a big year, as we prepare to celebrate the State Fair of West Virginia’s 100th anniversary,” fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “What better way to begin celebrations than to host a music festival next June!”
This event will include three days of music and will be located in the carnival midway, with a festival setup. Ticket buyers may bring their own blankets or chairs.
This event is set to begin a 2-month long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the State Fair of West Virginia, while also promoting tourism in the state. Whether it’s hiking, biking, kayaking, or ATVs, West Virginia is known for its trails. This festival will include a promotion of the outdoor activities you can participate in while visiting West Virginia.
For more information on tickets or camping, visit www.wildtrailswv.com.
The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $16.9 million-dollar statewide economic impact, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. The 100th annual State Fair of West Virginia is a 10-day event scheduled for August 7-16, 2025. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com.
State Fair Announces 14th Annual Barn Decorating Contest
LEWISBURG, WV (10/29/2024) (readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia is excited to announce its 14th Annual Christmas Barn Decorating Contest at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg. This year, businesses, non-profits, school-based, and other civic organizations will have the opportunity to decorate one of ten horse barns located adjacent to Route 219 North.
“With Christmas at the Fair growing every year, thousands of people are seeing the hard work and creativity organizations put into decorating the barns,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “We can’t wait to see what folks come up with this year and hope to have all 10 barns decorated.”
Judged by a private panel of individuals from around the community, the winning entry will receive $300, with second and third place receiving $200 and $100, respectively. Only the east end of the barns will be decorated, and work must be completed by 5:00 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024.
For more information or for an application, please call 304-645-1090, or email kellyt@statefairofwv.com. Barns will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Applications are due by Friday, November 15,2024.
The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $16.9 million-dollar statewide economic impact, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. The 100th annual State Fair of West Virginia is a 10-day event scheduled for August 7-16, 2025. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com.
State Fair of West Virginia to Open Next Week
LEWISBURG, WV (08/01/2024) (readMedia)– Gates are set to open for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8 AM, with carnival rides opening at 11 AM. To celebrate the return of the state’s largest multi-day event, catch opening day specials, including $8 gate admission and a $25 all-day ride pass.
“We have a great 10-days planned this year, including two already sold-out concerts, amazing fair food, thrilling rides, and livestock shows throughout the week,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “Summer may be ending, but there is still time to get a few more days of fun in!”
The 2024 Concert Series features Turnpike Troubadours (8/8), Lil Jon with special guest Landon Cube (8/9), Buckin’ B Bull Ride (8/10), West Virginia’s own Charles Wesley Godwin with special guest Muscadine Bloodline (8/11), Seether (8/12), Anne Wilson with special guest Luke Bower (8/13), Jimmy Fortune (8/14), Bailey Zimmerman with Special Guest Matt Schuster (8/15), Oliver Anthony (8/16), Travis Tritt with Special Guest War Hippies (8/17).
Keeping true to tradition, the fair has a full 10-day schedule of livestock events, including the WV High School Rodeo, Junior 4-H and FFA livestock shows, horse shows, and the memorable and fan-favorite Draft Horse Pull on Friday, August 16 at 9 AM!
The gate specials offered throughout the week will be the Opening Day gate and ride special (8/8), Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County – Tools for School Supply Drive (bring in 3 school supply items or 2 personal hygiene products and receive $8 gate admission OR $25 for rides and gate admission on 8/12), Senior Citizen’s Day (8/13), the Early Bird Special featuring $1 admission from 9 AM – 5 PM (8/14), Military Day (8/15) and an Afternoon Special for guests arriving after 4 PM (8/13 – 8/15). Children ages 10 and under will once again get in free all day, every day.
As always, there will also be exciting free entertainment opportunities for all ages, including the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Live Shark Encounter, Butterfly Encounter, Hot Glass Academy, and the return of Hypnotist Catherine Hickland to the UScellular Free Stage!
The sponsors helping to make the 2024 fair a reality are 99.5 WJLS, Busch Light, Can-Am, Douglas A Bicksler CPA, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Farm Credit, First Energy Foundation, Freedm AG & Energy, H & M Electric & Construction, Long View Eye Center, People’s Bank, Pepsi, Tractor Supply, UScellular, Warren’s Real Estate and Auction, WV811, WV Adult Education, and the WV Lottery.
Mark your calendars and join us at the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia to celebrate the old and make new mountain memories!
The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 99 years of “Mountain Memories” on August 8 -17, 2024. 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, Instagram, and TikTok. Join the conversation by using #sfwv!
