The State Fair of Virginia will be at The Meadow through October 3, 2021. The family-friendly event is a multi-day event at the beautiful rural setting of The Meadow Event Park. You can enjoy rides, pet animals, see amazing shows, play games, see a concert or enjoy delicious food. With different events happening every day, no two visits are ever the same.
A Virginia tradition since 1854, there’s something for everyone at the State Fair of Virginia, from giant pumpkins, sunsets on the Ferris wheel, the cutest baby animals, delicious fried food, the amazing work from skilled artisans around Virginia and making lasting memories with family and friends.
🎟Tickets on sale here: https://bit.ly/38twNXW No new entry/ new gate tickets after 8 pm.
Amusement rides open at 11 a.m. daily and the Midway will continue to operate for a minimum of one hour after the Ticket Plaza closes or longer on weekends at the discretion of fair management. General Parking is free.
TICKET INFO AND HOURS – 2021 CLICK TO PURCHASE
2021 TICKET PRICES ONLINE DURING THE FAIR 9/24/21 – 10/3/21
Age 4 and under – admitted free
GATE ADMISSION – GUESTS 5 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER $13 + (service fee) = final price $15.00
UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND (Does NOT include admission) $27 + (service fee)= final price $30.00
2021 TICKET PRICES AT THE GATE DURING FAIR 9/24/21 through 10/03/21
GATE ADMISSION – GUESTS 5 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER $16.00
UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND $30 + $2 ACTIVATION FEE = $32
DISCOUNTS OFFERED AT THE GATE DURING THE FAIR
MILITARY – $13 ($3 off the regular gate) for active-duty service members, National Guard, Reserve, retired military and retirees with a current military ID, Veterans with a Virginia DMV veteran’s credentialed license or ID card. See a valid list of ids HERE. The discount applies to the service member plus one guest. It does not extend to any other members of their party. Available at the gate ONLY.
VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU MEMBER COUPON– $5 off regular gate admission. Must present coupon and Farm Bureau membership card. Limit two coupons per transaction per membership. Not valid with any other discounts. Coupons distributed through county Farm Bureau offices.
Want to head out on the cheap? You’ve got a few ways to save + there are extra perks on some nights during the fair.
Check for more discounts and offers on the State Fair of Virginia’s Facebook
EVENTS AT THE STATE FAIR OF VIRGINIA:
•SAT, OCT 2 AT 2 PM AND 1 MORE 2021 Blue Ribbon Craft Beer Fest
•SAT, OCT 2 AT 7:30 PM The Baha Men at the State Fair of Virginia
•SUN, OCT 3 AT 7:30 PM Riley Green at the State Fair of Virginia
The Meadow Event Park is located at: 13111 Dawn Blvd, Doswell. It’s about 1.5 miles east of Kings Dominion. Parking is free.
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