Attractions

Check out all the free entertainment the State Fair of Virginia has to offer in 2011!





Back by popular demand!
K9's in Flight

K9's in Flight

A high energy, highflying, educational, family fun show! The show features up to 6 world class K9 athletes including the “Worlds smallest Frisbee catching dog”. Amazingly, all of the K9's in Flight stars have been rescued or adopted from various animal shelters around the country.

Kangaroo New Show!
Aussie Kingdom

Come see kangaroos, wallabies, walleroos and other native Australian wildlife that you only hear and read about but never dreamed you would be able to touch and hold.

Rowdy Rooster New Show!
Rowder Rooster

It's lights, camera and bring on the action as Rooster vs. Weasel in this delightful uplifting farmyard kids adventure.

Bike Show New Show!
King BMX Stunt Show

Enjoy highflying, trick performing rampriders by one of the top stunt shows in the nation.

Cowgirl Chicks New Show!
All American Cowgirl Chicks
Thursday, October 6 - Sunday, October 9

You will be launched to your feet when this group charges through the arena gates with high spirits, thundering hooves and explosions of red, white and blue!
Uncle Ty-Rone New Show!
Uncle Ty-Rone
Monday, October 3 - Saturday, October 8
3 Shows Daily

Ventriloquism and musical entertainment make up this fun-filled comedy show for kids of all ages. Using self-produced music, dance, spectator participation, and ventriloquism, Uncle Ty-Rone keeps the crowd laughing and moving.
SFVA Wagon New!
Parades


Premier Night Parade
Presented by VA529
Thursday, September 29, 6:30 PM

Enjoy the sounds of local high school bands and get a sneak peek at some of the entertainment for this year's fair.

Grand Finale Parade
Sunday, October 9, 6:00 PM

Bid the 2011 fair farewell as we get one last look at fair traditions including farm animals, tractors, horses and much more.

Lone Star New Show!
Lone Star Pro Rodeo
Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 5, 7:30 PM

Kick up your heels and enjoy bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, roping and bull riding.
Fireworks New!
Fireworks
Thursday, September 29, 9:45 PM Presented by VA529
Sunday, October 9, 9:00 PM

Dominion Fireworks has done firework displays for renowned organizations such as The Homestead, Kings Dominion, Disney and many more. Don't miss this exciting, intense display of sound and color.
Antique Pull New!
Antique Tractor Pull and Garden Tractor, ATVs and UTVs Pull
Garden Tractor Pull - Friday, October 7, 6:00 PM
Antique Tractor Pull - Saturday, October 8, Noon & 7:00 PM

For Pull information visit www.sheltonfarm.com.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition
Friday, September 30
Saturday, October 1

Raw horsepower returns with cowboy-clad riders competing at shooting balloon targets in between barrels.

High School Rodeo High School Rodeo
Sunday, October 2 - 5:00 PM
Monday, October 3 - Noon

The horse and livestock skills of the early American cowboy are alive and well as displayed in competition in Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Bull Riding, and Cowgirls Barrel Race .

Racing Pigs Fair Favorite!
Rosaire's Racing Pigs
Presented by Martin's
5 performances daily
One special show on Premier Night, Sept. 29 at 7:30 PM

Pig power, swift swine, high-speed hogs are good ways to describe the racing prowess of the porcine species with lots of audience participation as pigs vie for a tasty reward when they cross the finish line. Who would have thought they could run so fast?

State Fair Tractor Pull

Tractor Pull
State Fair Tractor Pull

Friday, September 30 - 1 show, 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 1- 2 shows, Noon. & 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 2 - 2 shows, Noon. & 6:00 PM

Not your grandfather’s farm tractor, although they do have their roots in agriculture. Classes include Stock, Stock Altered, Pro Stock, Sportsmen Super Modified, Pro Sportsman Super Modified, Pro Eliminator, Super Modified, Pro Sportsman Mini-Rod, Eliminator Mini-Rod

www.svtpa.com or 540-327-1002 or 540-662-2071

Masters of the  Chainsaw Masters of the Chainsaw
presented by STIHL
3 performances daily beginning Sept. 30
(except second Saturday – Auction takes place at 5:00 PM)

One of the finest professional chainsaw sculptors in the world combines both speed and artistic ability to create a collectible piece of art at every show. Nearly every 45-minute show will result with a chainsaw carving being-produced from start to finish. All pieces will be auctioned to the public at the Thrill Pitt on Saturday, October 8 at 5:00 PM.

Mutton Bustin Mutton Bustin’

Qualifying Events: Sunday, October 2 - 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Competitors need to arrive 30 minutes before the competition to register
Finals: Sunday, October 2 - 4:00 PM

Cheer on brave kids, 60 pounds and less, straddling wooly bucking sheep to see who can stay a-top for the longest qualified time!

Demo Derby Demolition Derby Championships

Sunday, October 9
12:00 PM - Rollover & Figure-8 Competition
5:00 PM - Demolition Derby

DRIVERS WANTED!

Produced by JM Productions

Gentlemen start your engines! And begin the destruction! The deafening roar of engines, the crash of fenders and the spewing of radiators is what Demo Derby is all about.
Rules Demo Derby
Rules Rollover & Figure-8 Competition
Entry Forms

Pumpkin Carver Pumpkin Carver
September 29 - October 2

See Russ Leno create masterpieces from pumpkins of all sizes.

The 2010 Ranch Roundup 2011 Ranch Rodeo
September 29, 8:00 PM

See our local cowboy and cowgirl teams compete in exciting competitions such as Wild cow Milking, Race for the Cow Check, Hide Races and more. Enter your team of 3 by contacting Greg McDonald at (804) 514-4975.

Circus Circus
3 Shows Daily - Located in the Midway
One special show on Premier Night, Sept. 29 at 8:00 PM

The Zerbini Family Circus is the greatest one ring circus to travel the USA. It is awesome fun under the big top with acrobat and trapeze artists, dare devils, circus clowns, dancers, juggling, performing animals and lots of laughter.