About Raleigh County Fair

The Raleigh County Fair in Beckley celebrates the "smokeless coal capital of the world" — Beckley's Exhibition Coal Mine is one of the few places in America where visitors can ride into an actual working coal mine, and the county's coal heritage, Appalachian crafts, and the New River Gorge's proximity define a south-central West Virginia fair of considerable regional significance.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a fair drawing from the greater Beckley metropolitan area.

Visitor Tips

Beckley's Exhibition Coal Mine offers underground tours narrated by retired miners — one of the most authentic coal industry heritage experiences in Appalachia. Grandview overlook in New River Gorge National Park provides spectacular canyon views, and the Theatre West Virginia outdoor drama celebrates the region's heritage.

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