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The State Fair of Virginia’s fifth annual benefit gala and V.I.P. fair experience! 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 “Boogie in the Barn” to great live music Sample award-winning Virginia wines & chat with winery owners and experts

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What : a “black-tie with a twist” V.I.P. preview to the State Fair of Virginia – complete with private access to rides & games, music by Brad Spivey’s Honky Tonk Experience, fabulous live & silent auction prizes, award-winning Virginia wine 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 29 competition areas ranging from horticulture to dairy cattle to the arts. Since 1989 the State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program has awarded 1,903 scholarships and dedicated nearly $1.5 million to youth education.

When : Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Where : historic William Bottomley Barn at the Richmond Raceway Complex…
                                                                              …this could be your last chance to “Boogie in this Barn”!

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!

Tickets :

• $100/person or the Party Package of six tickets for $500, a portion of which is tax deductible. 
  
• Tickets must be purchased by September 15.
  
• Call 804.569.3237 for more information or to purchase tickets, or e-mail jross@statefairva.org
  

Auction : Please check back for 2008 auction items.