State Fair of West Virginia Wraps up Successful Year
Related Media Marlene Jolliffe, State Fair of WV CEO presents $20,000 to Courtney Smith, Exec. Director Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation Aerial Shot of 2013 State Fair taken by Presidio Studios LEWISBURG, WV (09/26/2013)(readMedia)– While the 2013 State Fair will be remembered as a very wet fair, many successes were achieved during the 89th […]
The Faces of a Fair
WOW! We’ve made it through the 89th Annual State Fair of WV. What an amazing ride it was. Now that the rides are gone, the animals have moved back to their homes and you can no longer smell the goodness of tasty, deep-fried treats, there is a feeling of sadness on the grounds. We, the […]
Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Expo of the Two Virginias
LEWISBURG, WV (08/28/2013)(readMedia)– The State Fair Event Center will present the First Annual Hunting, Fishing Outdoor Expo of the Two Virginias on April 5 6, 2014. Dedicated to the outdoor enthusiast that exists in all of us; this is a chance to visit and shop with vendors offering equipment/gear, demonstrations and information on hunting, fishing, […]
20,000 Pounds of Food Donated to Food Banks through State Fair Magic Monday Promotion
LEWISBURG, WV (08/17/2013)(readMedia)– The 89th Annual State Fair of West Virginia has been underway since Friday, August 9th, 2013. On Monday, August 12th, fair officials joined with First Energy for “Magic Monday” and generated 20,000 pounds of food through a gate discount promotion. “To say we are thrilled is an understatement,” stated State Fair CEO, […]
2013 News Coverage from Across the State
Friday, August 9th State Fair of WV ready to begin >> Read the article Come enjoy the W.Va State Fair >> Read the article Close bonds formed between fair animals, handlers >> Read the article The State Fair of West Virginia opens Friday >> Read the article Saturday, August 10th Plenty of fun at […]
89th Annual State Fair of West Virginia Opens Friday, August 9th!
LEWISBURG, WV (08/05/2013)(readMedia)– The 89th Annual State Fair of West Virginia opens this Friday in Fairlea and runs through Saturday, August 17th. The 2013 concert series opens Friday night at 8 p.m. with a free concert by X Factor winner Tate Stevens, followed by one of two spectacular Zambelli Fireworks shows. New to the fair […]
First Annual West Virginia’s Strongest Mountaineer Competition to Be Held During 89th Annual State Fair of WV
LEWISBURG, WV (07/23/2013)(readMedia)– The first annual “West Virginia’s Strongest Mountaineer” competition will be held on Friday, August 9th at the State Fair of West Virginia! The competition will be held at the grandstand and will begin at 10 a.m. Events include the Truck Pull, Deadlift, Log Clean and Press, Farmer’s Handles, and Atlas Stones. Entries […]
SFWV’s Fourth Annual Fun First Fundraiser Set for August 8th
LEWISBURG, WV (07/16/2013)(readMedia)– Feel the Magic” at the State Fair’s Fourth Annual Fun First event which supports scholarships and the State Fair Endowment! Get a sneak peek of the 2013 State Fair and enjoy a magical spin on a midway ride! Donors will enjoy great food, refreshments and carnival rides during the two hour event. […]
State Fair of West Virginia and SMART 529 Announces 2013 Coloring Contest Winners
LEWISBURG, WV (07/16/2013)(readMedia)– Winners have been chosen for the State Fair of West Virginia’s Coloring Contest sponsored by SMART 529! Children in grades Pre-K through 3rd from across West Virginia were invited to participate in this year’s contest. A total of nine winners were chosen with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes in three different age […]
Fresh Baked Cookies
They say that smells often trigger some of our most vivid memories. I know that’s true for me; when I smell cornbread I immediately see my grandfather in the kitchen with a hot cast-iron pan on top of the stove. From there I know that it’s only a matter of minutes until the two of […]
