29-05-2025
State Fair of West Virginia moving forward with $30 million master plan
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – As the State Fair of West Virginia celebrates and reflects on the past 100 years, they are gearing up for the future.
State Fair CEO Kelly Collins told 59News they are moving forward with a $30 million master plan over the next several years.
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This money will help upgrade and modernize the fairgrounds. She said they have to make concessions in regards to logistics and infrastructure, much like cities do every day.
'Our first project is going to be restoration of the grandstand. It is in great shape, but we want to make sure that it stays that way. We want to increase our campaign and fix some of our camping lots and make them more accessible for folks. There is not a lot of hotel rooms. We have great hotel partners in Lewisburg, but we need more. So, we hope to enhance our campground. We have got some livestock facilities we also want to fix over the next couple of years,' said Collins.
Collins said they will have to raise funds to make this plan a reality through methods such as private donors.
Some of the other ideas for this money includes more handicapped accessible restrooms and other things to accommodate those with sensory issues.
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