West Virginia Grand National NTPA Event to Debut Memorial Day weekend at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg
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WV GRAND NATIONALS MAY 2324
LEWISBURG, WV (04/04/2014)(readMedia)– The West Virginia Grand Nationals N.T.P.A. Championship pulling event debuts at the State Fair Event Center in Lewisburg Memorial Day weekend! Championship pulling is scheduled Friday night, May 23 at 7 pm and Saturday, May 24 at 7 pm. Featured classes will include SUPER Farm Tractors, FWD Trucks, and Light Unlimiteds.
“We’re excited to host the only N.T.P.A. event in West Virginia and look forward to an action packed Memorial Day weekend!” stated State Fair Event Center CEO, Marlene Jolliffe. Tickets for the WV Grand National NTPA events go on sale April 21 and can be purchased through www.statefairofwv.comby calling ETIX at 1.800.514.ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair box office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10-3 pm, or day of events beginning at 10 a.m. Discounts for purchase of both event days are available. Ticket holders will have access to pit areas and food concessions will be available. The State Fair Event Center also offers full hookup campsites and reservations can be made by phone at 304-645-1090.
The NTPA is the sport’s oldest and most respected truck and tractor pulling sanctioning organization. Governed by a board of directors, the NTPA is managed by World Pulling International (WPI), an independently owned entity. Headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, the NTPA provides rules and regulations and the infrastructures required for organizations throughout the country to arrange truck and tractor pulls. For more information about the NTPA, visit www.ntpapull.com, www.facebook.com/ntpapulling, www.twitter.com/ntpapull, or call the NTPA office at (614) 436-1761.
The 2014 State Fair is themed “Blue Ribbon Traditions.” and is scheduled August 8-16, 2014. 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.
State Fair Announces Fourth Annual Pie Bake-Off
LEWISBURG, WV (03/25/2014)(readMedia)– The 90th Anniversary of the State Fair of West Virginia is set to kick off on August 8-16, 2014, and fair officials are looking for West Virginia’s best pie baker!
To nominate a neighbor, friend or family member simply visit www.statefairofwv.com and complete the pie bake off ballot under the competitions section. The person receiving the most votes for a particular county will be invited to participate in the contest at the State Fair on Saturday, August 9th. All nominations must be received by the Fair office no later than 12 noon on May 14th. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st Place – $150 and the limited edition Fiesta Ware/State Fair of West Virginia pie dish, 2nd Place – $100 and 3rd place $50.
2013 Winners were; 1st place – Geneva Parker, Lewisburg, WV – Greenbrier County, 2nd place – Harvey Burns, West Union, WV – Doddridge County, 3rd place – Mary McClure, Barboursville, WV – Cabell County. 2013 winners are not permitted to enter.
If you do not have access to the Internet, simply submit your name, address, and phone number, and your nominee’s name, address, county, and phone number to State Fair of WV, PO Drawer 986, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
The 2014 State Fair is themed “Blue Ribbon Traditions!” and is scheduled August 8-16, 2014. 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.
State Fair of West Virginia Announces 2014 Scholarship Recipients
LEWISBURG, WV (03/14/2014)(readMedia)– 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 a financial need.
2014 award recipients and the schools they are attending are:
Alison Bartenslager, Lewisburg, WV, Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL (Recipient of the third annual Gus R. Douglass Scholarship)
Alex Gillespie, Lewisburg, WV, West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV
Jessica Hoover, Franklin, WV, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Robert Snedegar, Lewisburg, WV, Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV
Nancy Yates, Wardensville, WV, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
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 2014 State Fair.
The 2014 State Fair is themed “Blue Ribbon Traditions.” and is scheduled August 8-16, 2014 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.
Little Big Town to Headline Opening Night of the 90th Annual State Fair of West Virginia
LEWISBURG, WV (03/06/2014)(readMedia)– State Fair officials have announced a portion of the 2014 State Fair grandstand talent lineup with Little Big Town set to kick off the 90th Annual State Fair on Friday, August 8, 2014.
Concerts announced today will go on sale March 28th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.:
Friday, August 8th, 8 pm Little Big Town – It takes a perfect storm to make a great album – an audacious mix of tension and release, passion and calm, love and violence. Hallmarks associated with all true forces of nature, these mighty attributes were exactly what Little Big Town had in their corner as they blew into the studio in late February for the whirlwind recording session that produced their strongest work yet, their aptly titled fifth album, Tornado. LBT didn’t set out to break any land speed records in the studio. However, considering that the majority of Tornado took just seven days to record, that’s exactly what the recording process felt like to Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, a group famous for their trademark four-part
harmonies. The elements that would produce Tornado started brewing earlier this year. After doing a bit of soul-searching, the band realized they were ready for a change. Despite a solid 13-year career during which they’ve sold 1.5 million records, racked up multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations, and crafted Top 10 country hits (“Boondocks” and “Bring It On Home” from their platinum 2005 album The Road to Here, and “Little White Church” from their acclaimed 2010 release, The Reason Why), LBT was feeling a little too secure in their time-tested way of doing things in the studio. The entire band shares co-writing credits with Lori McKenna on the yearning ballad “Your Side of the Bed,” an evocative For a band of Little Big Town’s stature, experience and esteem, this level of transparency
and the decision to take the road less traveled into the studio are bold moves – ones they’re proud to have taken. “I read a quote recently that said you should do something everyday that scares you – it’s good for you,” Phillip says. “Well, at the beginning we were scared and nervous. But we would have never dreamed that it would come together so beautifully.” Indeed, both gorgeous and fearsome, Tornado is nothing short of a force of nature.
Saturday, August 9th, 8 pm Chris Tomlin – Under a vast, October sky, standing on stage before tens of thousands deep in the heart of Africa, Chris Tomlin felt right at home. Even all those miles removed from the familiar, Tomlin detected
the steady, burning light that’s universal and uniting. He’s aware that no matter where in the world, we all seek connection, to know that we’re part of a grander narrative, a special story in the exquisite design of creation. For that reason Tomlin has dedicated his life career to a singular pursuit: to bring people closer to God. Building a career is just fine, he says, but nothing compares to building bridges through music that lead to hope, healing and higher ground. “I have to put out songs that bridge the gap,” Tomlin says, putting the emphasis on “have to” as though his musical life depended on it. “I want to write songs that people sing to God. There’s nothing wrong with a three-minute pop song, but I want these songs to be special to the church. There’s more of a laser focus on
that than ever.” Yet Tomlin also embodies something rare in popular music. On his latest disc, Burning Lights, he not only hits the mark for deep substance, but also delivers lean, muscular songs that exert a magnetic pop pull. True to its title, Burning Lights shines like a sonic supernova, yet never loses its human scope and beating heart in the process. That’s because Tomlin-after ten No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award and eight additional nominations, 21 Dove Awards, one platinum album and four gold discs-touches the hearts of listeners like no other. On the one hand, he’s achieved global scope that moved TIME magazine to proclaim him “likely the most often sung artist anywhere.” It’s estimated that more than 40 million men, women and children sing Chris Tomlin songs each week.
Thursday, August 14th, 8 pm – With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home,” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want to Know What Love Is,” Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game. Juke Box Heroes, a new compilation of digitally recorded Foreigner hits, spent over twenty weeks in the Billboard Top 200 in 2013. The 2008 No End in Sight
album re-entered the Billboard Top 200, joining Juke Box Heroes in July 2013. Additionally, Juke Box Heroes spent most of 2013 in the Nielsan SoundScan Top 200 Catalog chart. It rose to #4 in that chart in September, an astonishing feat that allowed Foreigner’s catalog sales that week to eclipse those of AC/DC, Aerosmith, The hRolling Stones, Queen, Van Halen and most of their Classic Rock peers (Source: Nielsen SoundScan Top 200, September 2013). This first part of 2014 will see Foreigner touring throughout the USA Canada befroe departing for a spirng international tour, during which Foreigner will play in Israel, Belgium, France, England, Scotland, Ireland and the Bahamas!
Saturday, August 16th – Buckin’ B’ Bull Ride and The Swon Brothers – Buckin’ B Cattle Company brings it’s hard-driving, exciting Bull Riding event back to the fair and riders will once again compete for points in their quest to win the SEBRA (Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association) National Finals. Buckin’ B Cattle Company, was formed by Waynseburg, PA l native and award-winning bull rider Matt DeJohn, has won the SEBRA Producer of the Year award for years 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. The Swon Brothers are an American country music duo from Muskogee, Oklahoma, consisting of Zach Swon and Colton Swon. In 2013, they finished in third place on the fourth season of NBC’s The Voice. Before coming to “The Voice,” Zach and Colton have spent the prior few years performing
around their home state and releasing their CDs on their own label which have been well-received among their ever-growing fan base. Songs like the irresistibly catchy “Oklahoma Lovin'” and the bluesy, soulful, “This Close To Gone,” not only show off their diverse vocal strengths, but also their ability to pen gripping lyrics that resonate with audiences from young to old. Their strong brotherly bond is undeniable in their performances as they good-naturedly rib and tease each other onstage and trade off on tunes.”
State Fair CEO Marlene Jolliffe stated, “We have additional announcements coming and are looking forward to our 90th Celebration. We hope to start a new harness racing tradition this year when we feature two evenings of “Twighlight Racing” from 5:30-7:30 followed by Free Concerts on Monday, August 11th (The Tams) and Wednesday, August 13th “Homegrown Night with Colton Pack and Wyatt Turner”. Evening races open Harness Racing to new audiences who work and don’t have the opportunity to attend during the day.”
Ticket prices and details on how to order can be found at www.statefairofwv.com. Tickets will be available via Etix at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) Monday through Friday 9 am – 6 pm or Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 2014 State Fair themed “Blue Ribbon Traditions”, is scheduled August 8-16, 2014. 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.
Applications Available for State Fair of West Virginia Youth Council Sponsored by S.J. Neathawk Lumber
LEWISBURG, WV (02/25/2014)(readMedia)– Applications are now available for the 2014 State Fair of West Virginia Youth Council, sponsored by S.J. Neathawk Lumber.
The Youth Council is open to individuals ages 16-19, who are interested in expanding their leadership and event management skills through involvement in the annual State Fair of West Virginia. In its fourth year, the 2014 Youth Council will have four (4) available seats.
“We are very pleased that S.J. Neathawk Lumber has continued their support of the State Fair’s Youth Council,” says Kelly Tuckwiller, Agricultural Competitions Manager. “The Youth Council is an important program to our Fair and Neathawks has been crucial in helping us to grow. The council members in the past have been wonderful to work with, and we are looking forward to another great group of individuals in 2014!”
Selected members will be encouraged to participate in learning opportunities developed in the three key areas as outlined in the mission: Agriculture, Education and Family Entertainment. This will include volunteer opportunities during the annual State Fair and personal education/informational opportunities provided by State Fair staff and board of directors. Members will attend at least one pre-fair planning meeting and participate as necessary in pre-fair conference calls.
Those interested in applying to the Youth Council may find the application at www.statefairofwv.com or by phoning the State Fair Office at 304-645-1090. The deadline for all applications is March 28.
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.
Out With the Old – In With the New
As we say farewell to 2013 and prepare for 2014, we’re reminded of the phrase, “Out with the old, in with the new”. Whether we realize it or not this is often our motto as we work to keep the State Fair of WV ‘new’ each and every year; 2014 is no different. In fact, as we prepare for 2014 we are reminded of the fact that we’re celebrating ’90 Years of Blue Ribbon Traditions’; WOW – 90 years! What was happening in the world 90 years ago? Well, we did a little research and this is what we’ve discovered.
- George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” was a huge hit!
- The first ever Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France. Fun fact; the first ever Gold Medal of the first ever Winter Olympic Games was won by an American!
- In New York City, the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held, then called the Macy’s Christmas Parade
- Ellis Island is closed as an immigration entry point to the United States
- Fashion, fashion fashion
- IBM corporation is founded
Chartered in March, 1921, the fair was known as the Greenbrier Valley Fair and was held in its current location of Fairlea. From the minute the gates opened on Opening Day until the last visitor left the grounds each night, the Greenbrier Valley Fair offered fun, excitement, entertainment, education, exhibits and so much more to the thousands who came to see the sights. Each year the Fair changes and adapts to reflect the society around it. For two decades the Fair provided visitors the opportunity to escape from their normal lives and discover something new. The Greenbrier Valley Fair was looked forward to with great anticipation and one of the best topics of discussion through the year consisted of planning your trip to the Fair!
One of the most popular events in the state of WV, the Greenbrier Valley Fair, was an ‘end-of-summer’ celebration for families throughout WV and surrounding states. Recognizing the Fair’s tremendous popularity and potential, the State Legislature passed an act that designated the Greenbrier Valley as the State Fair of West Virginia on March 19, 1941. Since that time the Fair has been held annually with the exception of 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1945 due to World War II.
As we prepare to celebrate “90 Years of Blue Ribbon Traditions” in 2014 we invite you to reflect on where the Fair has been and where we’re going – enjoy the photos and share your memories with us by visiting our FB Page or by commenting on our Tumblr post. See you August 8-16, 2014!!
