Don’t miss 10 days of fun at the State Fair of Virginia!

The fair features animals and agriculture exhibits, shows, fair food, amusement rides, music, arts and crafts, competitions, and more.

Family entertainment includes a petting zoo, stunt shows, circus acts, pig races, a fire-eater, a chainsaw carver and rodeo nights.

LOCATION: Meadow Event Park, 13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, 23047

HOURS OF OPERATION: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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.

Buildings open until 9 p.m.

General Parking is free.

The schedule varies day to day, so click here for details on what is happening when.

TICKET INFORMATION – There are lots of ways to pay for tickets!

ADVANCE SALE ONLINE (Sept. 1 through Sept. 26)

• CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER – FREE
• GATE ADMISSION (5+ YEARS OF AGE) $10.50 + (service fee) = final price $12.00
• UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND (Does NOT include admission) (valid any one day) $22.50 + (service fee) = final price $25.50
• PREMIUM PARKING $20 + (service fee) = final price $22.50

DURING STATE FAIR ONLINE (Sept. 27 through Oct. 6)

• CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER – FREE
• GATE ADMISSION (5+ YEARS OF AGE) $13.50 + (service fee) = final price $15.50
• UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND (Does NOT include admission) (valid any one day) $27.50 + (service fee) = final price $31.50
• PREMIUM PARKING $20 + (service fee) = final price $22.50

DURING STATE FAIR PURCHASED AT THE GATE

• CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER – FREE
• GATE ADMISSION (5+ YEARS OF AGE) $16.50
• MILITARY $13.50 ($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.
• WEEKEND (SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS) UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND (Sept. 28, Sept. 29, Oct. 5, Oct. 6) (Does NOT include admission) (VALID ONE DAY) $34.00
• WEEKDAY UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBAND (Sept. 27, Sept. 30 through Oct. 4) $31.50

PROMOTIONS DURING THE STATE FAIR

STATE FAIR CARES DISCOUNTS EXPANDED TO 6 DAYS
Enter the fair between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 or Monday through Friday, Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, and donate 2 school supplies, 2 canned food items, or a pair of new winter gloves and gate admission is $9!

NEW – SAVE ON MIDWAY WRISTBANDS BY COMING EARLY ON STATE FAIR CARES DAYS! Purchase a midway wristband at the fair between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on any State Fair Cares Day and ride until 4 p.m. for $20!

VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU MEMBERS MAY PURCHASE ONLINE DURING THE ADVANCE SALE SEPT. 1-26
$10.50 – ($5 DISCOUNT) – Member must use the promo code that can be found on Members Deal Plus. Two discounts per transaction per membership. Not valid with any other discounts.

VIRGINIA FARM BUREAU MEMBER MAY PURCHASE AT THE GATE DURING THE FAIR SEPT. 27 THROUGH OCT. 6 $11.50 – ($5 DISCOUNT) – Member must present digital membership card or printed card to receive discount. Two discounts per transaction per membership. Not valid with any other discounts.

No gate tickets sold at the Ticket Plaza after 8 p.m.

Prices, policies, programs, schedules, entertainment and concerts subject to change or cancellation without notice. No rain checks. No refunds.

Have a great time!