Highlights:

• V.I.P. private access to rides & games
• Exclusive auction packages and experiences you
  can’t find anywhere else
• The chance to party with the animals – a unique venue that provides "live entertainment" around every corner – from gamboling goats to newborn piglets
• "Mingle at The Meadow" to great live music
• Sample award-winning Virginia wines & chat with winery owners and experts

What: a "black-tie with a twist" V.I.P. preview to the State Fair of Virginia – complete with private access to rides & games, live music, fabulous live & silent auction prizes, award-winning Virginia wine, an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Why: to benefit the State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program. All proceeds go towards the Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships through 33 competition areas ranging from horticulture to dairy cattle to the arts. Since 1989 the State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program has awarded 2,074 scholarships and dedicated over $1.7 million to youth education.

When: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Where: The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA (off I-95 next to Kings Dominion)...
…Join us at the first event to be held at The State Fair of Virginia's new permanent home!

Wear: break out your cowboy boots and tuxedos, high heels and hats, denim and sequins at this light-hearted event that’s a little town, a little country!

Wine: Gold-Ribbon Winning Wines from the State Fair of Virginia Wine Competition will be poured. Check back for specific wineries.

Tickets: Tickets are available by calling Jennifer at 804.569.3200, or e-mail jross@statefairva.org

• Individual Tickets: $100/person
• Early Bird discount: tickets purchased before August 28, 2009 are $85!
• Party Pack: $500 - six tickets for the price of five!

All proceeds benefit the State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program.

Download a copy of the Save The Date card

Auction : Please check back for 2009 auction items.