DOSWELL, Va. (AP) - The State Fair of Virginia had its highest attendance since 2011 this year, with 250,000 visitors enjoying the annual 10-day event.
The fair's owner - the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation - said good weather and improvements to the fair helped boost attendance.
Food sales increased 5 percent over last year, while carnival sales jumped 11 percent.
This year's fair also saw an increase in livestock exhibitors and in 4-H and Future Farmers of America youth participants.
Two special event tents housed the giant pumpkin and giant watermelon weigh-in, as well as the second annual Blue Ribbon Craft Beer Festival.
The 2019 state fair will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 8.
