State Fair and Mountain Valley Pipeline Partner to Provide Ride Passes for Foster Children

LEWISBURG, WV (07/21/2026) (readMedia)-- The State Fair of West Virginia and Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) are proud to announce a partnership to provide complimentary all-day ride passes for foster children served through the Greenbrier Valley Children's Home Society during the 101st Annual State Fair of West Virginia.

Through the partnership, Mountain Valley Pipeline will provide unlimited midway ride passes for eligible families on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Greenbrier Valley Children's Home Society will distribute the passes to participating families. For more information, call (304) 647-3430.

The initiative will take place during the Fair's popular Dollar Day promotion on Tuesday, Aug. 18. In addition to $1 gate admission, the public can purchase unlimited all-day ride passes for just $20.

"We are grateful to Mountain Valley Pipeline for their generosity and commitment to supporting children in our community," said Kelly Collins, CEO of the State Fair of West Virginia. "The State Fair is about creating memorable experiences for families, and this partnership helps ensure that foster children in Greenbrier County can enjoy all the excitement the Fair has to offer."

"Every year, the State Fair of West Virginia delivers an unforgettable time for all who attend, and the Mountain Valley Pipeline team is thrilled to help give local children a chance to make lasting memories on the midway," said Shawn Day, spokesperson for Mountain Valley. "We are proud to partner with the State Fair of West Virginia and the Greenbrier Valley Children's Home Society."

"Often, foster children have not had the opportunity to experience the magic that a day at the State Fair has to offer," said Mary Carr, Lewisburg Site Manager for the Children's Home Society of West Virginia. "The generosity of Mountain Valley Pipeline will allow these children to simply be kids and enjoy a day filled with laughter and unforgettable memories."

Carr said opportunities like this are invaluable for children who have faced significant challenges, providing not only joy in the moment, but also hope, a sense of belonging, and the reminder that their community cares about them.

"We're incredibly grateful for partners like Mountain Valley Pipeline and the State Fair of West Virginia for making experiences like this possible," Carr said. "If you'd like to learn more about becoming a foster parent in your community, please visit childhswv.org or give us a call."

The 101st Annual State Fair of West Virginia will be held August 13–22, 2026. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $42.8 million economic impact on the state, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com or follow the State Fair on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Join the conversation using #SFWV.

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, a joint venture led by EQT and NextEra Energy, owns and operates the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP), a 303-mile interstate natural gas transmission pipeline that provides affordable, reliable and lower-carbon natural gas supply access to customers across the Eastern United States. The company is also developing the MVP Southgate, an extension of the MVP into North Carolina, and the MVP Boost, an expansion of the MVP system through additional compression. More info: www.mvpboost.info.