Meadow Highland Games
Meadow Highland Games
Meadow Highland
Games & Celtic Festival
Oct. 27 & Oct. 28, 2012
The Meadow Event Park
www.meadowceltic.com


The eighteenth annual Meadow Highland Games & Celtic Festival features two days of “Music. Food. Large Men Throwing Stuff.” Competition abounds with the best athletes from around the world in the North American Highland Games Championships, along with Dance, Fiddle and Harp Competitions. Celebrate Celtic heritage with a Parade of Clans and Societies, pipe bands, living history encampments, Dogs of the British Isles Parade, and genealogical information. Enjoy traditional music and Celtic Rock on two entertainment stages all weekend, shopping with over 60 vendors and authentic food and drink. Dogs are welcome.
State Fair of Virginia
Sept. 27 thru Oct. 7, 2012
The Meadow Event Park
www.statefair.com

Its animals, agriculture, entertainment, education and more in a rural setting! Celebrate Virginia’s heritage while enjoying eleven days of fun for the whole family. Get up close and personal with over 5,000 farm animals, experience blue ribbon competitions, agricultural, historical and commercial exhibits, and the latest technology in “Virginia’s Largest Outdoor Classroom.” There’s daily entertainment, midway rides, shows and thrills. It’s a Virginia tradition and the only place to get that delicious State Fair food.

Strawberry Hill Races Strawberry Hill Races
Strawberry Hill Races
June 2, 2012 - Colonial Downs
www.strawberryhillraces.com

State Fair Scholarships
Since its inception in 1989, The State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program has awarded 2,439 scholarships and has dedicated over $1.8 million to youth education.

See Photos of The Meadow!
The sport of horse racing and the art of tailgating collide as Strawberry Hill Races moves to a new date and a new partnership with Colonial Downs Racetrack. Saturday, June 2, 2012 marks the return of Strawberry Hill Races, as well as the beginning of Colonial Downs’ Thoroughbred racing season. Fans of Strawberry Hill will find the celebratory tailgating atmosphere they expect from the event, along with more affordable pricing, a packed afternoon of racing, and flexible admission options. Horse racing aficionados can kick off the season wagering both live and simulcast races from tracks around the country and enjoy the added excitement of Strawberry Hill.