West Virginia Grand National NTPA Event to Debut Memorial Day weekend at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg
Related Media 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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Jolliffe’s “Dream Big” Challenge Inspires IAFE to Raise 6 Million Pounds of Food
Related Media Jolliffe’s Dream Big Challenge raised over 6 million pounds of food. LEWISBURG, WV (12/16/2013)(readMedia)– Marlene Pierson-Jolliffe, CEO of the State Fair of West Virginia, wrapped up her term as the 2013 Chair for International Association of Fairs and Expositions, on December 9-12, at the Paris Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. While there, […]
State Fairgrounds Indoor Flea Market
LEWISBURG, WV (11/18/2013)(readMedia)– The fairgrounds flea market is now operating inside the heated West Virginia building for the winter season. Markets are held every Tuesday and Saturday with a special Christmas Open House set for Saturday, December 14th, 2013. One day setups for the Christmas Open House are by reservation only. The indoor flea market […]
State Fair Scholarship Available Online
LEWISBURG, WV (11/14/2013)(readMedia)– Applications for the 2014 State Fair Scholarship program are now available online. In association with corporate, civic and individual contributors, and with support from the State Fair Endowment, five $1,000 (four year) scholarships will be awarded to individuals who have participated in one or more of the following areas at the State […]
State Fairgrounds to Sponsor 3rd Annual Christmas Barn Decorating Contest
LEWISBURG, WV (11/04/2013)(readMedia)– Local civic groups and businesses are invited to participate in the Christmas Barn Decorating Contest at the State Fairgrounds in Fairlea. Participants will have the opportunity to decorate one of ten harness racing barns located adjacent to Rt. 219 North. Marlene Pierson-Jolliffe, CEO, stated “The State Fair is all about traditions, and […]
