State Fair of West Virginia to Open This Thursday

LEWISBURG, WV (08/07/2017) (readMedia)-- The 93rd Annual State Fair of West Virginia is set to open this Thursday, August 10, in Lewisburg, WV. The gates will open at 2 pm on Thursday and will feature a discounted $5 admission ticket at the gate and a $20 ride pass from 2 pm – 11 pm.

"We have a very exciting 10-days planned for the 2017 State Fair of West Virginia," CEO Kelly Collins stated. "From the free entertainment and delicious fair food, to the concert lineup and livestock shows, there is truly something for everyone."

Several ticket specials are available through the week including the Early Bird Special which will feature $1 admission from 9 am – Noon on Wednesday, August 16. Other specials include, First Energy's Magic Monday (8/14), Senior Citizen's Day (8/15) and Military Discount Day (8/17). Children ages 12 and under will once again get in free all day, every day.

The 2017 Concert Series opens at 8 pm on Thursday, August 10, with Aaron Lewis and special guest Ray Scott. Martina McBride and Josh Turner will take the stage on Friday, August 11, while Brantley Gilbert will perform on Friday, August 18 for what is looking like his second sold out show in a row at the State Fair of WV. Other concerts include, Casting Crowns, Clay Walker and John Michael Montgomery, Old Crow Medicine Show, and the Buckin' B Bull Ride with Steve Moakler. Free grandstand shows include Luke Combs, Jimmy Fortune and Home Free.

Advanced discounted tickets are available through August 9 at select Walgreens. All concert tickets and details can be found at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX(3849)

The 2017 State Fair themed "Start a Tradition," is a 10-day Fair scheduled August 10-19, 2017. 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.