What
A regionally based agricultural fair in the western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Salem Fair is the largest fair in the state and has been recognized as one of the top 100 fairs and expositions in the country that brings in an estimated attendance of 350,000.
Admission:
- The Salem Fair does not charge the public a gate or admission fee for this event.
- Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult parent, or guardian over the age of 25, with valid I.D. at all times while on the fairgrounds.
- Clear bags only. No diaper bags or backpacks allowed unless clear and meeting new guidelines. Clear here for details.
- Everyone will be subject to bag checks and electronic wanding at gate entry.
- Gates close at 9pm. The fairgrounds and rides close at 10.
- Parking on the grounds is also free of charge.
- Shirts and Shoes are required.
Prohibited Items: Pets, backpacks, drones, alcohol, fireworks, illegal drugs, illegal weapons, glass containers.
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.
Where
When
June 28 through July 9, 2023
We're open on July 4th! Come celebrate at the Fair!
| Wednesday, June 28 – Friday, June 30 |
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Gates close at 9 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 1 – Sunday, July 2 |
12 noon to 10:00 p.m. - Gates close at 9 p.m. |
| Monday, July 3 – Friday, July 7 |
4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Gates close at 9 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 8 - Sunday, July 9 |
12 noon to 10:00 p.m. - Gates close at 9 p.m. |
Contact
Commercial Exhibitors - Rod Saavedra
Concession Exhibitors - Wendy Delano
Corporate Sponsorship - Corrie Prater
Blue Ribbon Exhibits - Melissa de Pineda
Fair Managers - Carey Harveycutter & Wendy Delano
