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The Farming Heritage Award honors the history of agriculture as
represented on the West Virginia State Seal - and recognizes families
who have worked in agriculture for generations.
The Farming Heritage Award is presented to a family that
has strived to maintain its rural lifestyle by contributing to the
community, acting as role models, dedicating time to efficient
agricultural production and to maintaining the upkeep of their farm.
This award is made possible through a partnership with the West Virginia Farm Bureau .
Winning families are treated to an award ceremony during the State
Fair on Governor's Day, a luncheon, overnight accommodations, free
admission, preferred parking and a Natural Stone Sign award with the
family's name that may be displayed indoors or outdoors. A photo and
brief biography of the winners are displayed in the Gus R. Douglass
Annex during the State Fair.
The State Fair of West Virginia along with the West Virginia Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the 2008 Winner of the Farming Heritage Award - A. Goff & Sons Family of Harrisville, WV! Congratulations and Thank You for working diligently to provide West Virginians and Americans with the resources that so many depend upon. Your hard work and commitment to quality, family and community makes us proud to be "Mountaineers"!
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State Fair Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to the State Fair of West Virginia 2008 Scholarship winners!
- Jillian Rose of Hillsboro, WV - West Virginia University
- Kurt Mothes of Hillsboro, WV - West Virginia University
- Elena Garton of Jane Lew, WV - West Virginia Wesleyan College
- Michelle Walls of Kearneysville, WV - West Virginia University
- Selena Lucas of Beckley, WV - Concord University
Scholarships are awarded to applicants that are West Virginia residents and must be pursuing a
vocational trade, associate or bachelors degree and must have
participated in the Junior Livestock Show, Equine Show or 4-H and FFA
Youth Exhibit Program within the past five (5) years.
Applicants must also be eligible for college admission during the same year
in which they apply for the State Fair Scholarship, or must be
currently enrolled in post secondary education.
Thank you to our Scholarship Sponsors for making this program a success!
State Fair Scholarships Available
The State Fair of West Virginia, in association with corporate, civic and individual contributors will offer five (5) scholarships in 2008. The State Fair Scholarship Program recognizes youth who have participated in the State Fair, excel academically and have a proven financial need.
Applicants must be a West Virginia resident and must be pursuing a vocational trade, associate or bachelors degree and must have participated in the Junior Livestock Show, Equine Show or 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program within the past five (5) years.
Applicants must be eligible for college admission during the same year in which they apply for the State Fair Scholarship, or must be currently enrolled in post secondary education.
Thank you to everyone who applied for the State Fair of West Virginia Scholarship for 2008! Awards will be announced soon.
Please continue to check the site for more information on the 2009 Scholarship.
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State Fair of West Virginia 2008: August 8-16! |
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Welcome to the State Fair of West Virginia, West Virginia's Biggest Garden Party!
Come join in one of West Virginia's finest traditions as we celebrate our 84th year of showcasing agriculture, education and the best in family entertainment!
Located in the beautiful Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia, the State Fair is easily accessible from Interstate 64.
Fairgoers have consistently given high ratings to the quality of entertainment, safety, cleanliness and customer service. A distinction noticed and honored by the American Bus Association for 2008 when our Fair was named one of the top 100 events in North America. In the most recent visitors survey, 91% of fairgoers would recommend the State Fair of West Virginia to family and friends.
The State Fair of West Virginia, with an $8.9 million dollar economic impact on Greenbrier County, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family, entertainment, and education.
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