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Homeschool Day at the Virginia State Fair | HEAV

September 22, 2023

Join HEAV for Homeschool Day!

For many years, HEAV has partnered with the State Fair of Virginia to sponsor a homeschool day. 

Thanks to HEAV’s partnership, you and your family can join hundreds of fellow homeschool families for homeschool day at the Virginia state fair! The fair is held at Meadow Event Park off 1-95 Exit 98, next to Kings Dominion.

IMPORTANT: You must order online in order to get the special price.

There will be no opportunity to purchase discount tickets at the gate.

Visit the website at www.statefairva.org

Location
Meadow Event Park
Doswell

Date
September 22 – October 1

If you can’t come on the 22nd, that’s okay—you may use the tickets any other weekday, so long as you enter BEFORE 2 p.m.. (The discounted tickets do not allow admission on evenings and weekends.)

State Fair runs from September 22 to October 1, 2023.

Cost:  See button below to order (must be ordered online).

Admission Tickets
Adult $10
Student $7

Free/children aged 4 and under

Ride Wristbands
Per Person $20

Registration
Order button below for 2023 pricing. Up to 50 people per order.

Homeschool Day at the State Fair

HEAV Homeschool Day will be at the State Fair of Virginia on Friday, September 22. Get your discounted tickets as soon as the link is available! If you can’t come on the 22nd, that’s okay—you may use the tickets any other weekday, so long as you enter BEFORE 2 p.m.. (The discounted tickets do not allow admission on evenings and weekends.)

State Fair runs from September 22 to October 1, 2023.

Also, did you know your homeschooler is eligible to enter the State Fair competitions? Arts & Craft Competition Guidelines will be available.

2023 Cost

(Admission ticket includes all exhibits but does not include Midway rides):

  • Homeschool Admission Students (preschool-grade 12):  $7*
  • Homeschool Admission Adults (all other ages):  $10*
  • Ride Wrist Band:*  $20/person

* Does not include convenience or handling fees.

Children aged four and under are admitted free.

Tickets

Purchase your fair tickets online and receive them directly via e-mail as a PDF attachment. Tickets may be printed or shown at the gate on a mobile device. Your Homeschool Day tickets are generally good on any weekday through the end of the fair.

Parking & Directions:

General parking is free!
The park has an ample amount of flat and accessible parking. Please review this PARKING MAP for an overview of where handicapped parking areas generally are located. Directions here.

General Area Map Key:

Please review the Meadow Event Park GENERAL AREA MAP KEY.

Arts & Crafts Competition

Did you know? Students ages 5 through 18 may enter works of art into the Arts & Crafts Competition. Entries may include painting and drawing, knitting and crochet, paper art, sewing, Lego creations, yard art, jewelry, wood-working, duct tape…and SO many other categories, there are too many to count here. Check out the division and class section of the arts & crafts guide for a complete list, deadlines, and details.

Get more information about competitions here, or visit the website at www.statefairva.org.

Homeschool Days

HEAV works with museums and theme parks across the Commonwealth to arrange homeschool field trips for Virginia families at reduced rates. Enjoy a field trip with other families this season!

Check out other homeschool days here.

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