The Register-Herald
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Gates are set to open for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 8 a.m., with carnival rides opening at 11 a.m.
“We have a great 10 days planned this year, including two already sold-out concerts, amazing fair food, thrilling rides, and livestock shows throughout the week,” State Fair CEO Kelly Collins stated. “Summer may be ending, but there is still time to get a few more days of fun in!”
The 2024 Concert Series features Turnpike Troubadours on Aug. 8, Lil Jon with special guest Landon Cube on Aug. 9, Buckin’ B Bull Ride on Aug. 10, West Virginia’s own Charles Wesley Godwin with special guest Muscadine Bloodline on Aug. 11, Seether on Aug. 12, Anne Wilson with special guest Luke Bower on Aug. 13, Jimmy Fortune on Aug. 14, Bailey Zimmerman with Special Guest Matt Schuster on Aug. 15, Oliver Anthony on Aug. 16, and Travis Tritt with Special Guest War Hippies on Aug. 17.
The fair has a full 10-day schedule of livestock events, including the WV High School Rodeo, Junior 4-H and FFA livestock shows, horse shows, and the memorable and fan-favorite Draft Horse Pull on Friday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m.
