The State Fair of Virginia – Save the Dates!

The State Fair of Virginia is coming up this fall, so save these dates!

Where: Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell VA 23047

When: September 25 – October 4, 2026. Open daily 10am-9pm, with buildings open until 9pm. Amusement rides open at 11am daily, and the Midway continues to operate for at least one hour after the Ticket Plaza closes, or longer on weekends at the discretion of fair management.

Cost: Tickets are always less expensive when bought online. Advance online sales run September 1 through September 22, 2026. No gate tickets are sold at the Ticket Plaza after 8pm.

2026 pricing:

• Advanced Purchase Admission starts at $12 (kids) and $14.50 (adults) online through Sept 22. Children ages 0-4 have enjoy free admission.
• Online ticket sales through October 4th are $13 – $19 for admission, at the gate tickets will priced from $16 – $21.
• A military discount off the regular gate price is normally offered for active-duty service members, National Guard, Reserve, retired military and retirees with a current military ID, and Veterans with a Virginia DMV veteran’s credentialed license or ID card. Check the State Fair website for the approved ID list and this year’s actual prices before you buy.

Parking: General parking is FREE. Premium parking is available for a fee ($25.50).

Rides: Unlimited ride wristbands are $29 in advance, and up to $35 at the gate.

Description: The State Fair of Virginia is a multi-day event at the beautiful rural setting of The Meadow Event Park. You can enjoy rides, pet animals, see amazing shows, play games, catch a concert or work your way through the fair food. With different events happening every day, no two visits are ever the same.

Purchase tickets: Click HERE

Updates and the full schedule of events: Click HERE!