Salem Fair

SALEM, Va. (July 03, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic Equipment 2nd Class Peter Vonszilassy, right, special warfare coordinator with the SEAL Accelerator, competes with a civilian patron at the Salem Fair. The Seal Accelerator was on hand for Roanoke Navy Week, one of 21 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward (Released)

The Salem Fair is a 12-day event and is the largest fair in the state of Virginia. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Virginia, and conveniently off of I-81, Salem, Virginia is a city that is within Roanoke County. The Salem Fair was established in 1988 and takes place yearly during the first two weeks of July.

This regionally-based agricultural fair has a 14-acre midway and provides fun for the entire family with a variety of amusement rides and games, entertainment such as magic shows and music concerts, vendor displays and attractions, and a wide selection of food. Admission and parking is free for this event. (If you want to ride any of the amusement rides, the fee for an all day wristband pass, is $20.00.) Attendance is estimated to be in excess of 350,000.

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