Tag: Meadow Event Park
Can derby winner Nyquist maintain streak for two more races?
When the undefeated Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby on May 7, he boosted his winning streak to eight races.
Biographer, actor part of Secretariat Birthday Celebration
William Nack and Otto Thorwarth will be among headliners for the Secretariat Birthday Celebration at The Meadow Event Park April 1-3.
Secretariat birthday event to feature Meadow Stable ‘family reunion’ of descendants
There’s a big bash planned for “Big Red,” and this year the Secretariat Birthday Celebration at The Meadow Event Park will feature a “family reunion” as well.
Secretariat descendants in running for awards
Several descendants of Triple Crown champion Secretariat are in the running for Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious awards.
Secretariat descendants in running for awards
Online voting concluded Dec. 17 for the fifth annual Secretariat Vox Populi Award. Created by Secretariat’s owner, Penny Chenery, the Vox Populi or “Voice of the People” Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resonated with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.
Goochland County farmer re-elected president of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Wayne F. Pryor, a Hadensville beef, grain and timber producer, was elected Dec. 4 to a fifth two-year term as president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Agriculture to star in new holiday light show
The Illuminate Light Show & Santa’s Village, which will open Nov. 14 and run through Jan. 3, 2015, is a holiday light display created with nearly a million LED lights and set to music.
State Fair showcased Virginia’s horse heritage
The historic yearling barn area at The Meadow Event Park, once a hub of equine activity when Secretariat lived there as a frisky colt, came alive again during the State Fair of Virginia.
State Fair officials ‘thrilled’ with this year’s event, attendance
Official attendance figures show 238,000 people visited this year’s State Fair of Virginia, a 4 percent increase over last year’s attendance. “We couldn’t have asked for a better combination of mostly sunny skies, cooler temperatures and large crowds,” said Greg Hicks, the fair’s vice president of communications.
‘Hoofprints of History’ tours readying for a fall run at The Meadow
The legendary Secretariat made many a victorious trip across the finish line during his racing career. Tourists looking for an off-the-beaten-path day trip this fall can make tracks to his birthplace at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
Giant pumpkin and watermelons break State Fair records
Hank Houston of Spotsylvania County grew the largest entry in this year’s Giant Pumpkin Contest at the State Fair of Virginia; his pumpkin weighed 1,203.2 pounds. The previous record, set in 2007, was 1,138 pounds for a pumpkin grown by William Layton of Nelson County.
Chesterfield County woman named Miss State Fair
Taylor Reynolds of Chesterfield County is the 2015 Miss State Fair of Virginia. Reynolds, 19, is pursuing a degree in biology at Queens University in Charlotte, N.C., where she is a sophomore.
State Fair anticipates robust attendance this weekend
The State Fair of Virginia is anticipating peak attendance Saturday, Sept. 27, and anticipates similar attendance on Sunday, Sept. 28. Ample parking is available—and free—and courtesy trams are being used to move visitors to and from their vehicles.
State Fair striving to be accessible to all
Options besides foot travel are available to ensure that all guests are able to enjoy this year’s State Fair of Virginia. “Accessibility for all of our fairgoers is very important to us,” said Pam Daneker, the fair’s operations manager.
State Fair favorites could change with introduction of new attractions
The State Fair of Virginia is steeped in tradition, but there are plenty of new features that could become fairgoer favorites.
State Fair readying for 10 a.m. opening on Sept. 26
The tents are already going up, and other preparations are accelerating as the State Fair of Virginia readies for its 10-day run that will begin Sept. 26 at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
State Fair of Virginia local music lineup
The charismatic Peppas of VCU and the inaugural Latin Music Festival are two of many highlights that will grace the Taste The Local stage at the Triple Crown Amphitheater during the 2014 State Fair of Virginia.
State Fair of Virginia to host NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition powered by USA Football
Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their skills when Joey’s Hot Dogs hosts an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Oct. 3 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the State Fair of Virginia.
Signature craft beer Virginia Midway to be tapped at State Fair
There will be lots to celebrate at the 2014 State Fair of Virginia, including exciting rides, cuddly animals, great foods and exhilarating entertainment.
State Fair raring to go with two nights each of rodeo and demolition derby
From bucking broncos to barrel racing to banged-up cars, the State Fair of Virginia promises evenings of non-stop thrills with a professional rodeo and a demolition derby.
Black Tie & Boots guests will ‘Mingle at The Meadow’ Sept. 26
Black Tie & Boots, the State Fair of Virginia’s opening-night benefit gala, will return to the fair this year after a two-year hiatus.
Popular on-site chain saw sculptor returning to State Fair
Ben Risney of Masters of the Chainsaw, a popular State Fair of Virginia attraction, will effortlessly turn logs into unique replicas of bears, penguins, flowers, lighthouses or whatever fires up his imagination.
State Fair tickets now on sale at numerous ticket outlet locations
Fans of the State Fair of Virginia can spend less time in line and more time enjoying the fair—and save money—with tickets purchased from numerous ticket outlets or online.
State Fair of Virginia competitions: One for every taste or talent
Competitions are a time-honored tradition at fairs across the country, and the State Fair of Virginia is no exception.
Fast and frantic or slow and smooth, there is a fair ride for everyone this year
Fair fun will soon be cranked up at the State Fair of Virginia. The fair’s Midway Madness presented by the Virginia Lottery and the Virginia529 Kidway will open at 11 a.m. each morning during the fair’s 10-day run and remain open until at least an hour after the ticket windows close each evening.
Equine events to bring plenty of horse power to State Fair
An exciting new schedule of equine events promises lots of “horsepower” at the State Fair of Virginia this year.
State Fair to feature a fast flurry of grounds attractions
A fast flurry of activity awaits visitors to this year’s State Fair of Virginia. From the crashing, smashing Demolition Derby to the high-flying stunts of the King BMX Stunt Show riders, fair organizers are promising an action-packed 10 days.
Get ready for a ‘swine’ time! Rosaire’s Royal Racers returning to State Fair
At the Kentucky Derby, the horses trot onto the track at the call to the post. At this year’s State Fair of Virginia, Rosaire’s Royal Racers will heed the “call to the pork.”
Online advance ticket sales begin Aug. 11 for 2014 State Fair
Fans of the State Fair of Virginia who want to save time and money can begin buying advance tickets online at StateFairVa.org starting Aug. 11. Online ticket sales will run through Sept. 23.
Fiddle and banjo competitions return to State Fair of Virginia
The 2014 State Fair of Virginia, dedicated to showcasing the best of Virginia, is seeking the state’s best banjo players and fiddlers to compete on Oct. 4 during this year’s fair.
Miss Virginia-affiliated pageant returning to 2014 State Fair
Applications for the Miss State Fair of Virginia Pageant are being accepted through Aug. 30. The pageant will be held Sept. 28 at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
Secretariat descendants to descend on The Meadow for show
The Meadow Descendants Gathering at the new Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show will bring together 51 horses that are related to Secretariat or other Meadow Stable champions.
Ginny has hit the road to promote the State Fair of Virginia
To help drive excitement about the State Fair and promote all the fair has to offer, Ginny the State Fair bus is traveling to various locations in the Richmond and Fredericksburg regions this summer and fall.
Christmas in July? Virginia tree growers preparing now
It may be only mid-July, but Virginia Christmas tree growers are preparing now for their holiday sales season.
New livestock pavilion ready for use during State Fair
The brand-new 40,000-square-foot First Bank & Trust Pavilion is ready to house cattle during this year’s State Fair of Virginia, which will open Sept. 26 and run through Oct. 5.
Thoroughbred horse event to showcase retrained race horses
The new Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show, which will be held July 25-27 at The Meadow Event Park, will highlight the versatility of former race horses in the show ring while showcasing the illustrious history of the venue.
