State Fair of West Virginia to Start Early in 2017

LEWISBURG, WV (11/14/2016)(readMedia)-- State Fair Officials have announced the 2017 State Fair of West Virginia will start a day early on Thursday, August 10 and run until Saturday, August 19.

The 2017 State Fair will open at 2 pm on Thursday, August 10. Gate admission will be $5.00 all day at the gate and a special ride pass may be purchased for $20.00 for that day only.

"We are excited to start the State Fair of West Virginia a day early in 2017," CEO Kelly Collins stated. "Planning is in full swing and we hope to have some more exciting announcements coming soon!"

Also new for 2017, the State Fair will offer 10-day, 5-day and 3-day admission only packages. Packages will be available on Cyber Monday, November 28 from 10 am – 10 pm, for a discounted rate.

For more information, visit www.statefairofwv.com or call the fair office at 304-645-1090.

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.