Richmond Hosts Its 101st Annual Fair

State Fair of West Virginia 2026: competition entry deadline nears

FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) - The deadlines for livestock entries and Home, Arts & Garden entries for the 101st Annual State Fair of West Virginia are coming up soon. According to a press release from the State Fair of WV, midnight on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, is when livestock entries are due, and Wednesday, July 15, [...]

Richmond hosts its 101st annual fair

By Pat Vining With reaching 100 consecutive fairs in its history, the Richmond Free Fair will run Thursday through Saturday, July 9th-11th and fair board… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

State Fair of West Virginia entry deadlines near as the 101st annual fair approaches

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — From prize-winning quilts and homemade jams to champion livestock and towering garden vegetables, the competitive exhibits at the State Fair of West Virginia have long been among the event’s biggest draws. With the fair’s 101st annual celebration just weeks away, organizers are reminding exhibitors that entry deadlines are rapidly approaching. Livestock entries must be submitted by midnight on July 8, while entries for the fai…