“Where Homegrown Happens” is more than a theme for 2024’s State Fair of Virginia. It’s also a calling.
Virginia’s dairy farmers, food banks, scholarship competitors and families in need will benefit from State Fair initiatives through its 10-day run, Sept. 27 through Oct. 6.
Gate admission is $9 with donations of two canned food items, two school supplies, or a pair of new winter gloves as part of State Fair Cares. Visitors can take advantage of the offer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the opening Friday of the State Fair and the following weekdays.
Last year, the fair donated 1,418 pounds of canned food, 215 pounds of school supplies and 59 new pairs of gloves to Caroline County food banks and schools.
“This year, we want to spread the love among five or six different entities throughout neighboring counties in the region,” said Marlene Jolliffe, vice president of operations for The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County, home of the State Fair.
Opening-day sponsorship for State Fair Cares i...