State Fair to Host School Supply Drive
LEWISBURG, WV (07/16/2024) (readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia in partnership with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), is set to host a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the 99th Annual State Fair! Fairgoers are asked to bring in three (3) different school supply items OR two (2) hygiene […]
Entry Deadline Approaching for State Fair of West Virginia
LEWISBURG, WV (07/01/2024) (readMedia)– Entry Deadlines for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia are quickly approaching, with livestock due by midnight on July 6, 2024, and home, arts and garden by midnight July 12, 2024. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight of the State […]
State Fair Announces 13th Annual Christmas Barn Decorating Contest
LEWISBURG, WV (11/02/2023) (readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia is excited to announce its 13th 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 […]
One Week Until 98th Annual State Fair of West Virginia
LEWISBURG, WV (08/03/2023) (readMedia)– Gates are set to open for the 98th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on Thursday, August 10, 2023, 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 […]
Final Acts Announced for State Fair of West Virginia
Lewisburg, W.Va. – State Fair Officials are excited to announce the addition of Yung Gravy with special guest DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip, Wilson Fairchild, and the Buckin’ B Bull Ride to the 2023 State Fair of West Virginia Concert Lineup. Yung Gravy will take the stage Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 8 PM, while Wilson Fairchild will […]
State Fair Announces Second Annual Art Contest
The State Fair of West Virginia is excited to announce its Second Annual State Fair Art Contest. The winning entry will be featured as the 2023 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 […]
Lainey Wilson To Perform At The State Fair Of West Virginia
Fair Officials are excited to announce that the 2022 ACM New Female of the Year winner, Lainey Wilson, will appear at the State Fair of West Virginia on Monday, August 14, 2023. Tickets for the show will go on sale Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10 AM. “We’re thrilled to add Lainey Wilson to our […]
2022 State Fair of WV By the Numbers
LEWISBURG, WV (08/24/2022) (readMedia)– Summer’s largest end of summer party has come to an end as the State Fair of West Virginia wrapped up on Saturday, August 20, with over 170,000 people attending. “Despite a few days of heavy rain, we ended up having one of the best fairs we’ve ever had,” State Fair CEO […]
State Fair of West Virginia to Start Thursday
LEWISBURG, WV (08/08/2022) (readMedia)– Gates are set to open for “Mountain Grown Fun” at the 97th Annual State Fair of West Virginia this Thursday, August 11, 2022, with gates opening at 9 AM and carnival rides at 11 AM. To celebrate the return of the state’s largest multi-day event, catch opening day specials including $7 […]
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 […]
