Attractions

Check out all the free entertainment the State Fair of Virginia has to offer in 2010!





New Show!
K9's in Flight

K9's in Flight

A high energy, highflying, educational, family fun show! The show features up to 6 world class K9 athletes including the “Worlds smallest Frisbee catching dog”. Amazingly, all of the K9's in Flight stars have been rescued or adopted from various animal shelters around the country.

Bixby and Juan New Show!
Rainforest Rescue

Bixby and Friends Presents: Bixby’s Rainforest Rescue brings the excitement of conservation, preservation, and going green to venues around the nation. Bixby invites audiences to join him on an adventure of a lifetime as he tries to save the rainforest. Special appearances are made by Bixby’s many rainforest animal friends: Treetop the singing toucan, Allie the 18-foot Albino Burmese python, Juan the Green-winged Macaw, and Tikatu the Kinkajou.

Priefert Percherons New Show!
The Priefert Percherons

Experience the mighty horse power of the Priefert Percherons. Under the guidance of talented horseman and experienced driver Jason Goodman, the Priefert Percherons have emerged as one of the premier draft horse exhibition attractions in the nation. This amazing team travels coast to coast, bringing their Texas Thunder and Roman Riding performances to arenas and expo centers all across North America.

Bike Show New Show!
Ball of Steel Motorcycle Freestyle Stunt Show
September 29 - October 2

The Ives brother’s stunt show features three of the youngest and best motorcycle riders in the world. These young riders will stop your heart with their wild airborne acrobatics.

Lumberjack Show Back by popular demand!
Lumberjack Show

An action-packed show featuring champion lumberjacks demonstrating their unique skills of log rolling, chopping, sawing, axe throwing, dragster chainsaw and tree climbing. Audience participation encouraged!
The Magic of Lance Gifford
Back with a new show!
The Magic of Lance Gifford

This fast-paced and highly entertaining magical illusion show will keep audiences riveted performing the world's most modern and intriguing illusions - many with rabbits, doves and snake.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition
September 25 - 26

Raw horsepower returns with cowboy-clad riders competing at shooting balloon targets in between barrels.

High School Rodeo Tundra Tough Trucks High School Rodeo
Saturday, October 2 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 - 2:00 p.m.

The horse and livestock skills of the early American cowboy are alive and well as displayed in competition in Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Bull Riding, and Cowgirls Barrel Race .

Racing Pigs Rosaire's Racing Pigs
5 performances daily

Pig power, swift swine, high-speed hogs are good ways to describe the racing prowess of the porcine species with lots of audience participation as pigs vie for a tasty reward when they cross the finish line. Who would have thought they could run so fast?

Fire Show Back in 2010!
Fire Training Show

Young fairgoers can live their dream of being a real firefighter! Here, children can learn and practice life savings skills used by real firefighters - which may save a life in the future!

State Fair Tractor Pull

Tractor Pull
State Fair Tractor Pull

Friday, September 24 - 1 show, 5 p.m.
Saturday, September 25 - 2 shows, 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 26 - 2 shows, 11:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Not your grandfather’s farm tractor, although they do have their roots in agriculture. Classes include Stock, Stock Altered, Pro Stock, Sportsmen Super Modified, Pro Sportsman Super Modified, Pro Eliminator, Super Modified, Pro Sportsman Mini-Rod, Eliminator Mini-Rod

www.svtpa.com or 540-327-1002 or 540-662-2071

Masters of the  Chainsaw Masters of the Chainsaw
presented by STIHL
3 performances daily
(except final Sunday – Auction takes place of final show)

One of the finest professional chainsaw sculptors in the world combines both speed and artistic ability to create a collectible piece of art at every show. Nearly every 45-minute show will result with a chainsaw carving being-produced from start to finish. All pieces will be auctioned to the public at the end of the Fair, Sunday, October 4.

Mutton Bustin Mutton Bustin’

Qualifying Events: Saturday, October 2 - 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Competitors need to arrive 30 minutes before the competition to register
Finals: Sunday, October 3 - 12:00 p.m.

Cheer on brave kids, 60 pounds and less, straddling wooly bucking sheep to see who can stay a-top for the longest qualified time!

Demo Derby Demolition Derby Championships

Sunday, October 3
12:00 p.m. - Rollover & Figure-8 Competition
5:00 p.m. - Demolition Derby

DRIVERS WANTED!

Produced by JM Productions

Gentlemen start your engines! And begin the destruction! The deafening roar of engines, the crash of fenders and the spewing of radiators is what Demo Derby is all about.
Rules Demo Derby
Rules Figure 8
Entry Forms

State Fair Bull Riding State Fair Bull Riding
September 27 - 28

See traditional rodeo events, rodeo clowns, bull riding and more at this authentic popular event.