What to Know
The Clay District Fair is a four-day August fair in the remote Elk River country of central West Virginia, serving the mountain communities of Clay County in one of the most isolated rural counties in the Mountain State.
On the Midway
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, home arts exhibits, and the genuine Appalachian community spirit that defines fair life in Clay County's farming hollows.
Before You Go
Clay County sits along the Elk River in the heart of West Virginia's roadless mountains — the surrounding wilderness offers outstanding trout fishing, whitewater paddling, and mountain hiking.
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