State Fair of West Virginia Announces 2013 Limited Edition Collector Basket
LEWISBURG, WV (07/10/2013)(readMedia)– The 15th Edition Collector Basket commemorating the 89th Annual State Fair will be for sale beginning Monday July 15. The Silverware Carrier basket is adorned with a commemorative brass tag, a cobblestone basket weave, dark brown fabric liner and a wooden divider that sits inside the basket finished with an iron handle. […]
State Fair of West Virginia Exhibitor Deadlines Approaching
LEWISBURG, WV (07/03/2013)(readMedia)– Entry form deadlines for exhibits at the 2013 State Fair of West Virginia are rapidly approaching! The deadline for paper entries is July 9 at 12 pm (NOON) and the deadline for online entries is July 12 at 12 pm (NOON). This includes both livestock and home arts and garden entries. This […]
2013 State Fair of WV Scholarship Recipients
We are honored to recognize the 2013 State Fair of WV Scholarship Recipients. These youth have participated in the State Fair through various exhibitor activities, excelled academically and have demonstrated a financial need. Jossie Brooks, daughter of Richard & Lisa Brooks from Lewisburg, WV, is a 2013 graduate of Greenbrier East High School. Jossie has […]
State Fair of West Virginia Announces 2013 Farming Heritage Award Winner
LEWISBURG, WV (06/26/2013)(readMedia)– The eighth annual Farming Heritage Award will be presented to Dr. Joseph Cain from Big Bend, WV. Since 1878, four generations have continued the operation of this 500-plus acre farm, on which Dr. Cain still takes his cattle on a 3-mile drive each year. The award is sponsored by the State Fair […]
State Fair of West Virginia Moves Flea Market During PGA Golf Tournament
Related Media FleaMarketLocationMap.jpg LEWISBURG, WV (06/25/2013)(readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia’s bi-weekly flea market will be changing locations during the Greenbrier Classic PGA Golf Tournament. For the dates of June 29, July 2, July 6 and July 9, the flea market will be moving to the northwest corner of the main fairgrounds […]
State Fair of West Virginia Box Office Now Open and Offering Discount Tickets
LEWISBURG, WV (06/25/2013)(readMedia)– The State Fair of West Virginia’s box office is officially open! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for the 2013 State Fair of West Virginia! Discount tickets are on sale through the website, by calling ETIX at 800-514-3849 or through the State Fair box office from June 26 through August […]
Governor Tomblin Appoints State Fair Advisory Directors
LEWISBURG, WV (06/25/2013)(readMedia)– Governor Tomblin recently announced eight appointments to the State Fair of West Virginia Advisory Board of Directors. Four members were reappointed to a new four year term: Rod Stoner, Lewisburg, WV, President, Rod Stoner, LLC; Sharon Rowe, Lewisburg, WV, SHR Consulting, LLC; Bob Williams, Grafton, WV, State Senator 14th District; and Ellen […]
State Fair of West Virginia Now Accepting Livestock and Home, Arts and Gardens Entries
LEWISBURG, WV (06/17/2013)(readMedia)– Livestock and Home, Arts and Garden entries have officially opened for the State Fair of West Virginia! Paper entries for Home, Arts and Gardens and Livestock are due July 9th by 12 NOON, while online entries are due July 12th by 12 NOON. Don’t miss out on several new contests in the […]
Gold Lot – New Parking Opportunity
For fair fans who want to visit multiple days, our new Gold Lot preferred parking is perfect for you! The lot is conveniently located off Fair Street and ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of the proceeds are being designated for our Scholarship efforts! For a $100 donation, you will have a reserved and numbered space for the […]
New Options for State Fair Discount Tickets
The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to offer a variety of discount ticket options for fair fans! New for 2013: Mega Pass and Big Pass can be used on ANY ONE day of the fair. A $5 Food Coupon Book will be sold through the State Fair’s Box Office (includes One coupon for […]