Annual State Fair of Virginia returning with concerts, rides, more

VIRGINIA ( DC News Now ) — The annual State Fair of Virginia is returning to the Commonwealth in less than 10 days, bringing fun for the whole family.

The fair will b e held Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Meadow Event Park, in Doswell. It will feature dozens of food options, concerts, educational expos, a petting zoo, a stunt show, a circus, competitions and more.

Amusement rides will open at 11 a.m. daily, and the Midway ride section will operate for a minimum of one hour after the Ticket Plaza closes at 8 p.m.

A complete list of rides and their height requirements can be found here .

Those interested in attending the fair can buy tickets in advance online for discounted prices until Sept. 26, according to the event’s website . Gate admission for those 5 and older is $12, and unlimited ride wristbands (valid any one day) are $25.50.

Tickets for those 5 and older can be purchased online during the fair for $15.50, and unlimited ride wristbands will cost $31.50.

Fairgoers purchasing tickets at the gate will pay the highest price, with tickets for attendees 5 and older costing $16.50. Unlimited ride wristbands will cost $31.50 during the week and $34.00 during the weekends.

Children under four are always free.

The fair even hosts a “ Giant Veggie Weigh-off ,” where last year , Jason Loris, of Amissville, Va., won the world record for growing the heaviest butternut squash.

General parking for the fair will be free, but premium parking is also available. For more parking information, click here . To buy tickets online, visit the fair’s website .

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