Salem Fair Informational Analysis

What

A regionally based agricultural fair in the western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Salem Fair is the second largest fair in the state and has been recognized in the past in the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country.

Where

The Salem Fair is located in the heart of the Roanoke Valley on the grounds of the Salem Civic Center Complex.  It is accessible north and south via Interstate 81 and east and west via U. S. Route 460.

When

June 30 through July 10, 2011

Hours

Thursday, June 30 – Friday, July 1 Opens at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 3 Opens at 12 noon
Monday, July 4 – Friday, July 8 Opens at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 9 - Sunday, July 10 Opens at 12 noon

The Fair is scheduled to close at 11:00 p.m. each night.


Note:  The Exhibit Building closes at 10:00 p.m. each night in 2011.


Admission:  The Salem Fair does not charge the public a gate or admission fee for this event. Parking on the grounds is also free of charge.


Attendance:   Estimated in excess of 350,000.


www.salemfair.com