State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds
The State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds are 3 miles south of exit 169 off Interstate 64 at Lewisburg. The grounds have paved walkways and wheelchair access to buildings, and camping on site runs from full hookups to dry camping. Wild Trails Festival passes include tent or car camping.
Before you go
- Official site
- statefairofwv.com
- Next festival here
- Wild Trails Festival, Jun 17 to 19, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Only service animals are allowed on the Fairgrounds, though leashed pets can stay in off-grounds parking and camping areas.
- A free shuttle runs daily from the camping area to the main entrance during the State Fair, pending traffic.
- At Wild Trails, single-day passes may be released only if space allows, and none will be if 3-day passes sell out.
- Wild Trails 1-day and 3-day passes include tent or car camping.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 3 miles south of I-64 exit 169 · Paved walkways, wheelchair rentals · Full, partial and dry camping.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to camp on site and be in the festival with a pass.
- You need paved walkways and wheelchair access to buildings.
Think twice if
- You are bringing a pet other than a service animal.
Getting there and parking
The Fairgrounds is located 3 miles south of exit 169 off Interstate 64 at Lewisburg.
Festival-specific · Wild Trails FestivalThe weekend runs from the first set on Thursday to the final song on Saturday night. A limited number of single-day passes may be released closer to the event if space allows, and none will be made available if the festival reaches capacity through 3-day pass sales.
During the State Fair of West Virginia, complimentary shuttle rides run daily from the camping area to the main entrance of the Fairgrounds, pending traffic.
Accessibility
The fairgrounds has paved walkways, wheelchair accessibility to buildings, wheelchair and electric stroller rentals, handicapped parking, a drop-off area for disabled guests, special seating in the Grandstand and interpreters for Grandstand shows.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (statefairofwv.com).
Camping
During the State Fair of West Virginia, camping comes as full hookups (electric, water and sewer), partial hookups (electric and water) or dry camping in a large area for campers without hookups. All camping areas are patrolled by security on a regular basis.
Festival-specific · Wild Trails FestivalEvery 1-day and 3-day pass includes tent or car camping on site, with access to bathhouses and facilities.
Food, water and what you can bring
Seeing-eye and other service animals for the disabled are permitted. No other pets are allowed on the Fairgrounds, though pets are allowed in off-grounds parking and camping areas if they are on leashes or otherwise confined at all times.
Festival-specific · Wild Trails FestivalFood vendors, drinks and outdoor lifestyle vendors are on site throughout the weekend.
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Quick answers
How do I get to the State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds?
The Fairgrounds is 3 miles south of exit 169 off Interstate 64 at Lewisburg.
Is the State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There are paved walkways, wheelchair access to buildings, wheelchair and electric stroller rentals, handicapped parking, a drop-off area, special seating in the Grandstand and interpreters for Grandstand shows.
Can I camp at the State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds?
Yes. During the State Fair, options are full hookups, partial hookups or dry camping for campers without hookups. Wild Trails 1-day and 3-day passes include tent or car camping.
Is there a shuttle from the camping area?
During the State Fair of West Virginia, complimentary shuttles run daily from the camping area to the main entrance, pending traffic.
Can I bring my dog?
Only service animals are allowed on the Fairgrounds. Pets are allowed in off-grounds parking and camping areas, but must be on leashes or otherwise confined at all times.
Does a Wild Trails pass include camping?
Yes. Both 1-day and 3-day passes include tent or car camping on site, with access to bathhouses and facilities.
Is there food at Wild Trails?
Yes. Wild Trails has food vendors, drinks and outdoor lifestyle vendors throughout the weekend.
Is there a covered area at Wild Trails?
There is a covered VIP tent with seating.
A little history
The first recorded fair in Greenbrier Valley was held in 1854, when the Greenbrier Agricultural Society began organizing an annual fair to display agricultural accomplishments. It was held on about 2 acres in Lewisburg, at what historians place at the corner of Washington and Lee Streets.