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Virginia State and County Fairs

The State Fair of Virginia, County Fairs and Other Country Fairs

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Night View of the State Fair of VirginiaPhoto Credit: Courtesy of the Virginia Tourism Corp.

State Fair of Virginia

Note: The State Fair of Virginia (SFVA Inc.) filed for bankruptcy in December 2011. Operations were shut down on March 7, 2012.

About the State Fair of Virginia:
A Virginia tradition since 1854

With an annual average of 250,000 visitors, the State Fair of Virginia offered fun for all ages, especially families with children as well as thousands of students, who participated in livestock, vocational and agricultural competitions. Since 1989, the State Fair awarded over 2000 scholarships and has dedicated more than $1.7 million to youth education.

More Country Fairs in Virginia

  • Hampton Bay Days Festival
    September - Hampton, Virginia

    Highlights include: A specialty car show, interactive educational fun, a children's stage, arts and crafts vendors, seafood and food booths plus fireworks give this popular fall fair a country fair atmosphere. - Hampton, Virginia Hotels - Compare Prices
  • Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon
    September - Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Virginia

    Highlights include: Colonial-attired artisans demonstrating 18th-century crafts and selling traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin and ironwork, leather workings, weavings, paper-cuttings, furniture, and more, plus specialty foods, Potomac River cruises and lively 18th-century entertainment including fire-eaters and sword-swallowers. - Alexandria, Virginia Hotels - Compare Prices
  • Virginia Peanut Festival
    September - Emporia, Virginia

    Highlights include: A parade, carnival rides and games, a car show, bluegrass music and cloggers, arts and crafts, farm tours, educational exhibits, antique farm equipment and fireworks. - Emporia, Virginia Hotels - Compare Prices

County Fairs in Virginia

To find out about more than 25 fun county fairs, visit the Virginia Country Fairs Listing on the next page.

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