FAIRLEA, W.V. (LOOTPRESS) – Officials with the State Fair of West Virginia announced Thursday afternoon that the annual event has been named Best Fair/Festival/Event in the WV Living Magazine’s 2021 Best of West Virginia contest. The winners were notified a few weeks ago but the official announcement was made by WV Living on Wednesday, December 8.
Each year, the magazine hosts this contest to see what or who is the best of the best in the state. Fans can vote on their favorite restaurant, food, town, and more in various categories such as travel, drinks, shopping and stores, and culture.
Kelly Collins, CEO of the State Fair of West Virginia, says it’s a privilege to be recognized but even more so when it’s because of the community.
“I think anytime you are given an award voted on by the public, it’s a huge honor. When it’s by the public and people coming through your gates it means a lot. We have a small staff year-round and jump to 200 to 250 employees at fair time. Everyone works so hard to make it a good fair.”
Planning has already begun for the 97th Annual State Fair of West Virginia, which will be held at the fairgrounds in Lewisburg from August 11 to August 20, 2022.