The State Fair of Virginia returns to The Meadow Event Park Sept. 25-Oct. 4—bringing “Virginia’s Best of Show” to life with dazzling performances, beloved traditions and endless amusements.

New attractions this year include Flippenout, the Xtreme Strongman Show, The Rubber Chicken Show and Dueling Pianos. Fairgoers also may encounter a strolling George Washington and Abraham Lincoln impersonator, as well as the Fritzy Brothers One Man Circus.

Also new this year is the Equestrian Roundup, which is funded in part by a Virginia Horse Industry Board grant, and will feature premier equine events including an open horse show, the World Blacksmith Championship and the Greenlee Draft Horse Hitch.

Returning fan favorites include Triple Crown Circus, the popular racing pigs of Rosaire’s Royal Racers, chainsaw artist Chad Gainey, tractor pulls and Revenge Roughstock Rodeo Co.

The Farm Bureau Live Main Stage Concert Series will host an array of daytime and evening performances throughout the fair’s run. Full details for the Main Stage Concert series can be found at StateFairVa.org.

Visitors can indulge in over 45 adrenaline-fueling rides; browse curated creations of Virginia’s skilled bakers, creators and makers; and sample new fair foods like Korean-style corn dogs, smashburgers, fire wok noodles and deep-fried pickle corn .

Fairgoers also can learn about the commonwealth’s diverse agriculture industry through milking demonstrations, the Young MacDonald’s Farm exhibit, equine and livestock exhibits, and viewing Virginia-grown crops and the fair’s Giant Veggie Weigh-Off in the horticulture tent.

The Virginia 250 “Give Me Liberty” history exhibit will be offered daily in Meadow Hall, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing. A Freedom 250 truck also will be on-site throughout the fair, serving as a mobile museum and giving visitors opportunities explore the American story and nation’s founding.

This year’s fair also features themed America 250 contests in the art and horticulture categories, including an America 250 division in adult creative arts, an America 250 quilt competition, and themed container planting and floral design in both youth and open horticulture categories. Additionally, concessionaires will offer a $2.50 item on Friday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

The fair is offering a variety of ticket promotions and discounts, including a Family Four Pack for advanced sale through Sept. 25; an all-week Fair Fan Pass; and discounts for children, seniors, active-duty service members and veterans, and Farm Bureau members. Click here to purchase tickets.

Mark your calendar, and make it a fair to remember! For ticket and entertainment information, visit StateFairVa.org. Additional live updates can be found by following the fair on Facebook at Facebook.com/StateFairVa and Instagram @statefairva.