The entry deadline for the 2022 State Fair of West Virginia livestock and home, arts, and garden exhibits is set for July 6. All paper entries must be in by 12 noon, while online entries have until midnight.
Entry information can be found by visiting www.statefairofwv.com/competitions or by calling 304-645-1090.
Each year, the competitive exhibits department looks for unique contests to add. Competition highlights for 2022 include: a revamped sheep shearing competition, the crowd-favorite draft horse pull, and in the WV Building the all-new WV Dairy Delight Cooking Competition.
“Every year exhibitors gather to honor the State Fair’s mission of promoting agricultural knowledge and advancement. Exhibitors enter award winning produce, flowers, baked goods, livestock, and more. We’re looking forward to seeing what everyone brings out this year!” said Agriculture Competitions Manager Alexis Porterfield.
The 10-day State Fair of West Virginia is celebrating 97 years of “Mountain Grown Fun,” on Aug. 11-22. The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million economic impact on the state of West Virginia, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit 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, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Join the conversation by using #sfwv2022!