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State fair set to open gates of its new home
The State Fair of Virginia opens this week in Caroline CountyDate published: 9/20/2009 BY PORTSIA SMITH The birthplace of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat is about to give way to funnel cakes, Ferris wheels and good ol' family fun. The 360-acre Meadow Event Park in Caroline County is the new home of the State Fair of Virginia, which opens this Thursday. Bringing the fair to Caroline has been five years in the making. But fair officials say it will be better than ever and will have a different atmosphere than at its former site in Richmond. "For people coming to the fair this year, it'll be like going to the fair in a park," said State Fair of Virginia President Curry Roberts. "It'll be a lot greener and it will speak to the historic nature of the property." The fair gates will open at 10 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily. Here's what fairgoers need to know: BUYING TICKETS Fairgoers have a few options when it comes to fair tickets and ride tickets. A $19 ticket bought by 5 p.m. Wednesday will cover unlimited walk-around access to the 11-day fair. After Wednesday, an 11-day walk-around pass will cost $26. One-day fair admission costs $8 on weekdays after 5 p.m.; $11 on weekdays before 5 p.m.; and $13 on Saturdays and Sundays. Children 2 and under are admitted free. The walk-around price hasn't changed since 2007, Roberts said. "It's a neat value for the different things you can experience," he said. Music concerts are included in those prices, but rides on the midway are not. Ride tickets cost $1 per ticket or $20 for 25, and most rides require from two to six tickets. Discounted ride tickets, 40 for $20, are available at participating For unlimited rides, wristbands are available for $15 to $19, depending on age. PARKING AND TRAFFIC Be sure to bring cash. Meadow Event Park has parking available for 14,000 cars, but a space will cost $5--cash only. State troopers will be on hand to direct all traffic coming into the fair area from Interstate 95 and U.S. 301 in Caroline. The fair is on State Route 30 off the Doswell exit of I-95.
Read more stories about Caroline Date published: 9/20/2009
Screw Gang Activity
(posted by
OnToptheCage
, Sep. 20, 2009 4:50 pm)
I'll be sure to bring my side arm in case some gang members
want to eat some lead. Oh and of course I'll be sure to
hammer out several beers before I show up. Infact, does the
fair sell beer, I really don't want to sneak any beer in.
any one heard ??
(posted by
dcsubburb
, Sep. 20, 2009 11:22 am)
Is there gang activity at the fair ? i heard when it was in richmond there was alot of problems..
Wow A Bit Pricey
(posted by
mimi2two
, Sep. 20, 2009 9:08 am)
By my calculations it will cost approximately $170 for a family of five with unlimited rides.
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