Each year, hundreds of bakers, gardeners, cooks and crafters from across the commonwealth enter the arts, horticulture and culinary competitions at the State Fair of Virginia.
A Blue Ribbon Event
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Various harvesting activities will require farmers to drive their machinery on public roadways as they work to complete their harvests.
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‘Your Fair, Your Way’
“2023 is a celebration of the many ways fairgoers enjoy the event,” says Marlene Jolliffe, the fair’s executive director. “We wouldn’t be who we are today without our loyal fairgoers who create traditions and have their own approach to what makes their visit special.”