County Fair Guide

Salem Fair

Salem, Virginia

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Typical Month

July

Duration

12 days

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Size

large

About Salem Fair

The Salem Fair is Virginia's largest outdoor fair and one of the largest outdoor fairs in the country, a twelve-day July celebration in the independent city of Salem that draws nearly half a million visitors to its massive midway and entertainment lineup each year.

What to Expect

Expect over 50 carnival rides including major thrill rides, nightly grandstand entertainment, hundreds of food vendors, games, and the energetic atmosphere of one of the East Coast's premier outdoor fair events.

Visitor Tips

Salem sits in the Roanoke Valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains — the Roanoke region's greenways, Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail access, and the Virginia Museum of Transportation are all nearby.

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