The State Fair of Virginia returns for another ten days of racing pigs, fried Fair food, animal attractions, midway rides and much more. Phil Vassar and Kellie Pickler ($25) are the big headliners at the concert series.
The State Fair of Virginia returns for another ten days of racing pigs, fried Fair food, animal attractions, midway rides and much more.
Phil Vassar and Kellie Pickler ($25) are the big headliners at the concert series. Plus expect to see Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, plus the K.O.S. All Swing Review and American Pop.
Plus a whole slew of special attractions like Mutton Bustin', Demolition Derby, Extreme Canines, Chimpanzee Show, Great American Duck Race, Rodeo Championships and more.
Gates
Daily 10 am - 9 pm
NO ENTRY OR RE-ENTRY
AFTER 9 pm
Ticket Sales
Daily 10 am - 9 pm
Exhibit Buildings
Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 9:30 pm
Fri - Sat: 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 9 pm
Kidway and Midway
Sun - Thurs: 11 am - 11 pm
Fri - Sat: 11 am - midnight
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Pork Parfait and fried Oreos, a Wild West-theme chimpanzee show and a Civil War encampment. Not many venues offer such culinary, recreational and educational diversity as the 2008 State Fair of Virginia, which opens today at the Richmond Raceway Complex.
Events continue through Oct. 5.
This is the last year for the fair in Henrico County. Next year it moves to its new permanent home in Caroline County, near Kings Dominion.
The 11-day event offers standard and new dishes, rides and shows to dazzle the senses of all ages, while showcasing animals and agriculture -- the heart of the fair.
And one visit may not be enough, event officials said.
"The cool thing about the fair is every couple of days it changes, based on what people bring in," said Jay Lugar, marketing director for the event.
"You may have the demolition derby for a couple days and the Clydesdales for a while.
"The fair is a real organic thing that sprouts up for 11 days. People bring different things to it and then it g (Full review)