State Fair of Virginia
Fair Dates:September 24 - October 4, 2009
A Virginia tradition since 1854
State Fair of Virginia Location:
(New Location near Kings Dominion for 2009)
The Meadow Event Park
Doswell, Virginia
(In Caroline County - Located off I-95 at Exit 98 near Kings Dominion)
About the State Fair of Virginia:
With an annual average of 250,000 visitors, the State Fair of Virginia offers fun for all ages, especially families with children as well as thousands of students, who participate in livestock, vocational and agricultural competitions. Since 1989, the State Fair has awarded over 2000 scholarships and has dedicated more than $1.7 million to youth education.
Besides adult and youth competitions in arts and crafts, livestock, poultry, crops and vegetables and more, the State Fair of Virginia features the Big Red Barn, where visitors can pet pigs, cows, rabbits, chickens, goats and other farm animals. Heritage Village, an annual tradition at the State Fair of Virginia, offers fun educational entertainment and a chance to explore Virginia history and to see how everyday household items, such as cornmeal, flour, soap, and tools, were made centuries ago.
Midway and Kidway amusement games and rides, along with great performances, some traditional and new creative fair food choices (Have you ever tried Fried Pepsi?) and much more round out the fun at this popular 11-day state fair.
Additional Information:
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State Fair of Virginia Web Site
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