State Fair of West Virginia Teams Up with AT&T for New Mobile App

LEWISBURG, WV (07/14/2016)(readMedia)-- The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to announce the launch of its first-ever mobile app, powered by AT&T.

The new app will allow fairgoers to schedule their day, purchase tickets, find their favorite locations on an interactive map and participate in a social media-based photo hunt for a chance to win a week pass to the 2017 State Fair of West Virginia!

"We are very excited for our new mobile app and even more excited to work with AT&T for this new venture," State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. "This app is going to make it even easier for fairgoers to purchase tickets. Instead of waiting in line, they will be able to purchase and scan tickets directly from their phones."

"The West Virginia State Fair is a great way to showcase the Mountain State. We're glad that we could team up with the fair to make it easier for West Virginians to plan their visit and help them capture their memories," said Andy Feeney, AT&T's regional vice president for External Affairs in West Virginia.

The SFWV app also includes frequently asked questions, news and State Fair branded photo features. It iwill be available Monday morning for free in both the App Store and Google Play Store.

The 2016 State Fair themed "Capture Your Memories", is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 12-21, 2016. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com, or follow fair events on Facebook and Twitter.