Deadline Approaching for Farming Heritage Award
LEWISBURG, WV (05/29/2013)(readMedia)– The deadline is approaching for the eighth annual Farming Heritage Award that is being offered by the State Fair of West Virginia and the West Virginia Farm Bureau. Entries must be in the State Fair office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3. The Farming Heritage award will be presented to a […]
Our 2013 Youth Leadership Council
The State Fair of WV is proud to partner with SJ Neathawk for a third year to present the State Fair of WV Youth Leadership Council. Members were selected through an application and interview process that included a review of their academic, extra curricular and volunteer activities. Take a moment to meet the members of […]
State Fair Announces 2013 Scholarship Recipients
LEWISBURG, WV (05/20/2013)(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. The State Fair scholarship endowment is coordinated through the Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation and supported by […]
Employment Applications Available for 2013 State Fair
LEWISBURG, WV (05/13/2013)(readMedia)– The 2013 State Fair is scheduled August 9-17and hiring is underway for over 200 positions! Previous employees interested in working in 2013 are encouraged to file an employment application by June 1. All employees receive customer service training and all positions pay at least minimum wage. According to CEO, Marlene Pierson-Jolliffe “We […]
State Fair of WV and S.J. Neathawk Announce 2013 Youth Leadership Council
LEWISBURG, WV (05/06/2013)(readMedia)– Six youth leaders from throughout West Virginia have been selected to serve on the 2013 State Fair of West Virginia Youth Council. This youth leadership initiative is coordinated in partnership with SJ Neathawk Lumber. Council members were selected based upon a thorough written application and interview process. Members include: Jordan Miller from […]
Smart 529 and State Treasurers Office Launch 2013 State Fair Coloring Contest
Smart 529 and the State Fair invite children to “Feel the Magic” and enter the 2013 Smart 529 Coloring Contest! Prizes will be awarded in the following grade categories (enter in the category in which the child will enroll in the fall of 2013): Pre-K, Kindergarten through First Grade, and Second through Third Grade. Prize […]
Tate Steven’s to Perform on State Fair’s Opening Night
LEWISBURG, WV (05/02/2013)(readMedia)– Opening night of the 2013 State Fair of West Virginia will feature Tate Stevens, Fox’s X Factor’s Season 2 winner and Syco Music/RCA Nashville recording artist. His self-titled debut album has debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart this week. The album, produced by Blake Chancey, features his […]
History of a Fair – Continued
From 1883 to 1889, the county fair was held in Alderson and was named the Greenbrier Valley Industrial Exposition. This Fair was the first noted exhibition where demonstrations and displays of technology were shown along with the agricultural displays. Recent advances in farming equipment and house-wares were popular attractions for Fairgoers of all ages. The […]
State Fairgrounds Giant Spring Flea Market and Antique Show Coming Soon!
LEWISBURG, WV (04/17/2013)(readMedia)– The Giant Spring Flea Market at the State Fairgrounds is set for May 17, 18, and 19, 2013 th and space reservations are being accepted. Please note that the deadline for discounts on vendor space is May 10, 2013. The three day market features a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, flowers and […]
Meadow River Lumber Co & the State Fair
Did you know that the building that now houses the State Fair of WV Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places? Why, you ask? The proper name of the building is the Meadow River Lumber Building, originally built by the Meadow River Lumber Company as a Fair display to demonstrate the product line […]
