2014 Virginia State Fair Has A Great Line Up Of Events Plus A Military Discount!

There’s so much to do and see with your family and friends at the State Fair. You’ll find information about all of it here—so bookmark this page, and check back as opening day gets closer! Your General Admission ticket purchase covers all concerts, attractions and exhibits.

Plan your visit to the State Fair of Virginia!

Attractions This year’s State Fair will have loads of family entertainment—and surprises around every corner!   Read More
Festival Stage Concerts We’ll be bringing you country, rock, R&B and some musical surprises from national recording artists and some artists of regional renown. Read More
Local Music in the Triple Crown Amphitheater See an amazing array of Virginia performers! Enjoy bluegrass; folk; blues; classic, alternative and faith-based rock; the Peppas of VCU and an Oct. 5 Latin Music Festival. Triple Crown Amphitheater
Black Tie & Boots - Mingle at The Meadow Black Tie & Boots is back! The VIP opening-night celebration will benefit the State Fair scholarship program. Read More
Equine Events No matter what breed—or speed—you favor, this year’s slate of equine events has something for you! Read More
Virginia Lottery Midway and Virginia529 Kidway It’s where fair memories are made! The midway and kidway offer thrills for all ages.  Read more

2014 State Fair operating hours

Friday, Sept. 26 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 29 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 30 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday,  Oct. 1 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Note: These are the Ticket Plaza and building hours only; rides will continue to operate for a minimum of one hour after the Ticket Plaza closes, or longer at the discretion of fair management.

Online sales of Season Passes and General Admission tickets begin Aug. 11, 2014, on this site.

Advance Online Savings (Aug. 11 through Sept. 23)         

• Adults – $12
• Youth 5-12 – $8
• Seniors 60+ – $8
•  Military* – $8

Advance-purchase tickets may be used any one day of the fair’s 10-day run!

General Admission

General Admission ticket purchases cover all concerts, attractions and exhibits.

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

• Adults (one-day tickets) – $15
• Youth 5-12 (one-day tickets) – $10
• Seniors 60+ – (one-day tickets) – $10
• Military* (one-day tickets) – $10
• Children 4 and younger admitted FREE with paid adult admission

Monday through Thursday

• Adults (one-day tickets) – $12
• Youth 5-12 (one-day tickets) – $8
• Seniors 60+ – (one-day tickets) – $8
• Military* (one-day tickets) – $8
• Children 4 and younger admitted FREE with paid adult admission

Season Pass

• In advance, through Sept. 23 – $25

• At gate – $30

Season Pass is non-transferable. Be prepared to show ID.

Learn more about the Virginia State Fair and all the events here!