Official State Fair Artwork of the Year Announced
LEWISBURG, WV (06/28/2022) (readMedia)– Ashley Wheeler, from Shady Springs, WV, has been announced as the winner of the First Annual State Fair of West Virginia Official Art Contest. Her artwork titled “Lucky Duck” will be featured as the official print of the State Fair and will be available for purchase at the State Fair merchandise booth at the 97th Annual Event, August 11-20, 2022.
“I have been doing some form of art for as long as I can remember,” Wheeler stated. “I won my very first art contest in the first grade, and from that point on I was hooked.”
Now an elementary school teacher, Wheeler graduated from Concord University where she studied art whenever she could, and earned a minor in studio art. After taking a break from her artwork when she began working full-time, Wheeler picked her passion back up during the pandemic and now has 15 paintings at local businesses. Her specialty is animals.
The selected painting for this contest features a young boy holding a duck with some of the more iconic fair images in the background. It will be available as a print or poster for purchase this year.
“Having my artwork chosen for the print of the year is a great accomplishment that I am very proud of,” she concluded. “My ultimate dream is to be able to paint full-time.”
The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 97 years of “Mountain Grown Fun”, on August 11-22, 2022. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 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, TikTok, and Twitter. Join the conversation by using #sfwv2022!
State Fair Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners
The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to announce the awarding of five (5), $1,000 four-year scholarships to youth who have participated in the State Fair, excelled academically, and demonstrated leadership and civic responsibilities.
“It’s an honor to be able to recognize these young men and women who not only represent our fair well, but the entire state of West Virginia,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “We hope that they continue to excel wherever they may go.”
2022 award recipients and the schools they are attending are:
Lauren Ballard, Waiteville, WV – South Dakota State University
(Recipient of the Thirteenth Annual Gus R. Douglass Scholarship)
Delaney Lucey, Glen Easton, WV – Oklahoma State University
Emma Kesterson, Crawley, WV – West Virginia University
Mason Glascock, Fraziers Bottom, WV – University of Kentucky
Willa Gibson, Renick, WV – North Carolina State University
This scholarship is funded through the State Fair Endowment, which was created in 2006 to ensure the long-term support of three key areas; Scholarships, Career Advancement Initiatives, Youth Educational Enrichment Programs, and Agricultural Competitive Exhibit Premiums.
Scholarships will be awarded during the 2022 State Fair.
The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 97 years of “Mountain Grown Fun”, on August 11-22, 2022. 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, TikTok, and Twitter. Join the conversation by using #sfwv2022!
State Fair of WV Announces Official Art Contest
LEWISBURG, WV (04/29/2022) (readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia is excited to announce its First Annual State Fair Art Contest. The winning entry will be featured as the 2022 State Fair Print of the Year, and will receive a cash prize, as well as a percentage of sales.
“We’ve been able to feature some amazing local artists over the last few years with the official fair portrait,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “We are excited to continue to promote our local artists and can’t wait to see what folks come up with!”
The official State Fair print should portray a positive image of the State Fair of West Virginia or reflect activities in anticipation or preparation of the annual event. Guidelines include:
– Image should be 11″x14″, or 11″x17″ vertical or horizontal will be acceptable.
– Medium may include oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pastels. Must be able to copy for print production purposes.
– Both professional and amateur artists are permitted to enter.
To enter: Please submit a copy and/or picture of your work to Kellyt@statefairofwv.com by June 1, 2022.
For more information, please contact the State Fair Office at 304-645-1090, or email kellyt@statefairofwv.com.
State Fair of West Virginia to Host Spring Flea Market
LEWISBURG, WV (04/25/2022) (readMedia)– The Annual Spring Giant Flea Market and Antique Sale is back at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg, WV, on May 20 and 21, 2022. The sale will be open both days from 8 AM – 6 PM.
“Whether you are looking for a unique shopping experience or just spring cleaning and need to get rid of stuff, this event has something for everyone.” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “It’s a perfect opportunity to not only enjoy our event but make a weekend out of it and see all the Greenbrier Valley has to offer.”
All shoppers are asked to park in the free parking lot located on 219S and walk through the tunnel entrance. Admission is free to shop.
Vendor booths remain at $25 per day, and because of limited space all vendors must pre-register. Due to on-going construction in the WV Building, this event will be outdoor only. Large items are the responsibility of the vendor and buyer.
For more information or to register as a vendor, please visit https://events.statefairofwv.com/flea-
The State Fair Event Center is a 200-acre multi-purpose meeting and exposition facility providing a wide variety of event rental opportunities and hosting over 300 events annually. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
Celebrate Warmer Weather with the State Fair of West Virginia
LEWISBURG, WV (04/19/2022) (readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating the upcoming warmer weather with “Almost Summer in Almost Heaven,” this Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 1 PM – 8 PM, at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg. This one-day event will feature a little bit of everything with a car show, all-day music, food, shopping, disc golf tournament, corn hole tournament, and activities for the kids.
“After snow at the beginning of the week, the weather could not look more perfect for the upcoming weekend,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “We hope folks will come out and enjoy not only the weather but some fun activities as well.”
Event-goers are asked to park in the Free Parking Lot on 219S and enter through the tunnel. All activities will take place in the carnival mid-way, chairs are welcome. Admission is $5 for ages 11 and up and may be purchased at the State Fair Merchandise Booth inside the tunnel entrance.
Those interested in registering for the car show, disc golf, or corn hole tournaments may do so by visiting https://statefairofwv.com/
The Schedule of events for Almost Summer in Almost Heaven includes:
1:00 PM – Gates Open/Car Show Starts
2:00 PM – Corn Hole Tournament
3:00 PM – Car Show Judging
3:30 PM – Half Bad Bluegrass Band
3:30 PM – Disc Golf Tournament
5:00 PM – Cody Wickline
7:00 PM – Cody Clayton Eagle
The State Fair Event Center is a 200-acre multi-purpose meeting and exposition facility providing a wide variety of event rental opportunities and hosting over 300 events annually. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
Flo Rida and Restless Road added to the State Fair Concert Series
LEWISBURG, WV (04/11/2022) (readMedia)– Flo Rida and Restless Road are coming to the State Fair of West Virginia, as the latest additions to the 2022 Concert Series. Restless Road will perform on Monday, August 15, while Flo Rida will take the stage on Friday, August 19!
“With just over 120 days left until the 97th Annual State Fair of West Virginia, we are extremely excited for the latest additions to this year’s concert series,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “We are in for one heck of a party this year.”
Tickets for Restless Road and Flo Rida will go on sale, Thursday, April 14 at 10 AM, and will only be available via ETIX at https://statefairofwv.com/
The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 97 years of “Mountain Grown Fun”, on August 11-22, 2022. 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, TikTok, and Twitter. Join the conversation by using #sfwv2022!
Flo Rida
Born Tramar Dillard on September 17, 1979, Flo Rida was raised by a single mother in Miami’s rough neighborhood of Carol City, Florida. Music helped Flo Rida stay on the straight path. His father was a talented musician who encouraged his son to express himself through music. Growing up, Flo Rida was exposed to all kinds of music, thanks in large part to his sisters, some of whom formed a local gospel group. When he was a teenager, Flo Rida found local success rapping with a group called the Groundhoggz. At 18, he became the hype man for Fresh Kid Ice from 2 Live Crew. Eventually, Flo Rida caught the attention of DeVante Swing, formerly of famed R&B group Jodeci and spent a few years in Los Angeles working with him. Unable to land a record deal, Flo Rida returned home to Miami and in late 2006 hooked up with Poe Boy Entertainment and its CEO, Elric ”E-Class” Prince.
In December 20, 2006 Flo Rida inked a deal with Atlantic Records and in 2009 started his own management company, Strong Arm, with longtime friend and manager, Lee ” Freezy” Prince. With the success of his management company Flo Rida and Lee ”Freezy” Prince launched their own record label, IMG, in June 2011. With his musical success Flo Rida got back to his roots of giving back and started ”Big Dreams For Kids” a nonprofit foundation that is committed to inspiring future leaders.
Restless Road
Made up of three different but complementary voices, country band Restless Road is “one of the most intriguing and exciting acts of the year” (Wide Open Country). Praised by People, Taste of Country, Billboard, and more, the trio’s powerhouse harmonies and soul-baring lyrics put them on numerous 2021 “Ones to Watch” lists, as members Zach Beeken, Colton Pack, and Garrett Nichols continue to rack up millions of streams. As NBC’s Today Show host Hoda Kotb put it: “That harmony…you feel it in your soul.”
Since Zach and Colton joined forces after meeting on a singing competition (where they met future collaborator Kane Brown), Restless Road has stood out as one of the genre’s premier vocal forces. When Garrett came onboard in 2015, they knew they had something special.
In February 2020, the trio unveiled their debut self-titled EP, which includes “Take Me Home,” featuring Kane Brown. A short year later, they dropped their track, “Took One Look At Her Momma,” which American Songwriter praised for its “captivating melody and lyrics that those in a relationship could benefit from hearing.” They recently released their tracks “Bar Friends,” “Hometown Tonight,” and “Headlights.”
On January 21, 2022 they released “Growing Old With You” which topped the U.S. iTunes Country Charts for over 1 week, which they also performed as a feature on ABC’s The Bachelor.
2021 saw Restless Road on the road with Kane Brown as support on his “Blessed & Free Tour,” and their first headline tour, the “Bar Friends Tour” will commence on April 6, 2022.
With all signs indicating Restless Road is a contender for best new vocal group, its members continue to write, sing, and perform together as they take the next steps down country music’s long and winding road.
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