Salem Fair

07/09/2024

Taking a final spin around for the night! The AIR CONDITIONED Arena has over 45 vendors you need to check out.

07/08/2024

❤️❤️On June 30th, on their way to Roanoke, Empanada Nirvana Roanoke's food truck motor blew! Since they could still cook in it, they decided to have the truck TOWED to the Salem Fair so they could bring us some fresh delicious authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. I mean, $5 empanadas AND Cuban Sammiches! Let's show them some Salem Fair LOVE! 🎠❤️

07/08/2024

We have vendors for everyone! These four vendors are a vibe.😎 Stop by their booths or any of the other 48 vendors in the AIR CONDITIONED Arena.❄️
📿Utopian Adornments is bringing the soaps and body scrubs, jewelry, h**p products and more.
✌️Our buddy Dave with .light Productions has the best tie dye we've seen since the 60's.
💚 Grow ‘N Places L.L.C stop by and spin their prize wheel or talk with their Horticulturalist.

07/08/2024

🙄Just a friendly reminder: Keep Your Eyes To The Sky Before You Buy. Afternoon/early evening pop up storms are possible with the heating of the day. It is our policy that if lightning is detected within 8 miles of the Salem Fairgrounds, we will stop the rides and ask all guests to clear the fairgrounds and seek shelter in the Arena. Once the threat has passed, we will restart the rides. There are no refunds or rainchecks. ⚡️🌧

07/08/2024

❤️🎤 TONIGHT on the Hart Motors FREE Music Stage - The Last Chance Band. You will hear a little bit of everything tonight. Top 40, oldies, beach, bluegrass, and country from this SW Virginia favorite. They take the stage at 6:30 & 8:30. Don't miss it.

07/08/2024

Richard Barker Incredible Hypnotist is at the Salem Fair to amaze and astound! You might be asked to get on stage and be a part of the show. Make sure you catch his shows, 3 times a day brought to you by Vacation Village Resorts. 😵‍💫 You're getting vveerryyyyy sleepy.....

07/08/2024

⁉️How do I get my $25 wristband tonight?⁉️ How many Pepsi's do I need to provide proof of puurchase for? Here's a breakdown:
~ You need to bring 2 proofs of purchase PER wristband you want.
~ What is a Proof of Purchase? Bottle or can (empty or full), bottle caps, receipts from where you purchased with Pepsi purchased marked, etc
~ Does a 6 pack count as 6 proofs of purchase? Yes, if it's 6 items.
~ Does it matter if it’s Pepsi or can it be any Pepsi product?- Yes, any Pepsi product will do. Diet, Cherry, Mountain Dew, Dr Pepper, etc
~ How old can the receipt be? 6 months
~ One discount per 2 Pepsi items? Yes two Proofs of Purchases equals one discount.

07/08/2024

🎠Wildlife Wendy & Her Tropical Birds are on the midway for 3 shows a night during the week. Her Macaw Shasta just turned 3 yrs old yesterday! Wendy's show is geared for all ages with 7 performing parrots that talk, sing, perform prop tricks and free flight. You might even become part of the show 🦜

07/08/2024

🎠It's Pepsi night at the Salem Fair. Bring two Pepsi proof of purchase to the tent in front of the Salem Civic Center and get your discount ticket to exchange for your $25 wristband.
Here are your Monday Fair Facts:
🎠 Gates open at 4. Gates close at 9. Fair closes at 10.
👜 Clear Bag Policy for all guests.
🎤 Last Chance Band performs 2 FREE shows on the Hart Motors Stage at 6:30 & 8:30.
👨‍👩‍👦 17 yrs old or under must be with a parent/guardian 25 yrs or older.
🌦 Keep your eyes to the sky before you buy. No refunds or rainchecks.
💵 Over 50 vendors inside the AIR CONDITIONED arena for you to shop.

07/08/2024

This sweet treat comes with the added bonus of being in the AIR CONDITIONED arena! Stop by the Nothing Bundt Cakes trailer and pick up your totes adorbs Bundtlets 🥰 These mini bundt cakes are SO good and flavorful you'll want to get a few. Red Velvet, White Chocolate Raspberry, (our fav) Lemon and tons of other flavors.

07/08/2024

Favorite Fair Ride? Which ride is a must for you every time you come to the Salem Fair - past or present? 🎡🎢🎠

07/07/2024

SO many awesome vendors inside the Salem Civic Center arena! Our Fair phone camera roll is over flowing with pictures of GREAT stuff. Did we mention the arena is AIR CONDITIONED! Come on down, chill out and find something amazing.

07/07/2024

Glen Shelton is warming up on the Hart Motors FREE Music Stage!! His sets are 6:30 and 8:30. Grab a frosty 🍺 and a spot in the stands and enjoy FREE tunes from a Salem Fair FAVORITE!

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07/07/2024

Plenty of parking and our new pedestrian plaza! We have plenty of FREE parking on the Salem Fair campus and beginning at 5:30 pm nightly, we have FREE shuttles running from the old GE Building. The shuttles run on a loop from the Fair to GE. 🚌🚌

07/07/2024

🐷🦆🐑On your mark, get set, GO!! Woody's Barnyard Racers are back and ready to run. Fun for the whole family!! These pigs and goats will have you laughing at there antics while racing!! James River Equipment is back as the proud sponsor of this event and is your home for all your equipment needs! One of the most distinguished and widely respected John Deere dealers in the country.

07/07/2024

❤️🎤Tonight on the Hart Motors FREE Music Stage - Glen Shelton, The Feel-Good Country Artist of the Year. Glen's songs are climbing the country music charts and he'll be singing his latest TONIGHT at the Salem Fair! Showtimes 6:30 & 8:30.

07/07/2024

🥐 You need 5 cc's of Hangrcy STAT! It's just what the doctor ordered. This local food truck serves Grilled Cheese Croissants, Croissant Sundaes, lemonade and more. Stop by the big red ambulance on the midway and get your vitals in check! 👩‍⚕️🚑

07/07/2024

It's Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board Day at the Salem Fair! $23 All Day Wristbands good for Noon - 10pm (purchase before 4pm). After 4pm, all Wristbands are$29.
Here are your Sunday Fair Facts:
🎠 Gates open at Noon. Gates close at 9. Fair closes at 10.
👜 Clear Bag Policy for all guests.
🎤 Glen Shelton performs 2 FREE shows on the Hart Motors Stage at 6:30 & 8:30.
👨‍👩‍👦 17 yrs old or under must be with a parent/guardian 25 yrs or older.
🌦 Keep your eyes to the sky before you buy. No refunds or rainchecks.
💵 Over 50 vendors inside the AIR CONDITIONED arena for you to shop.

07/07/2024

What a fantastic Saturday at the Salem Fair! What a beautiful sunset to wrap it up.

07/07/2024

We have tasty treat inside the AIR CONDITIONED Arena! Come in and tempt your tastebuds.
👅Big Lick Exotix is a local Roanoke small business bringing snacks from around the world right here to SW Virginia.
🥜When you walk in you will be able to smell the delicious treats from Five Star Nuts. Coated Pecans and Cashews are a must at the Fair.
👵Nanny's Fudge comes in so many flavors you are going to have a hard time picking just one...SO DON'T! Get a few flavors to take home too!
🍬Sandy's Candies are freeze dried treats you HAVE to try! Ask her for a sample, it's SOO good!

07/06/2024

Robbeloth Concessions Inc is one of our favorite Fair Food vendors! A bloomin' onion and ribbon fries are a must every year. If you need your protein fix, chicken on a stick is for you! Stop by and grab your Fair Food Fav!

07/06/2024

Stop by the big white tent and visit with this cutie patootie 🐽 The Small World of Agriculture gets you up close and personal with cows, sheep, pigs, chicks and shows how important agriculture is to our daily life. Big Salem Fair THANK YOU to Roanoke Golf Cars for sponsoring this cutie and his friends.🐑🐥🐮🐷

07/06/2024

🎠❤️TONIGHT on the Hart Motors FREE Music Stage - Pleading The 5th Band. PT5 takes the stage at 6:30 & 8:30. A vibrant musical show, blending country with rock & rockabilly vibes. PT5 is Influenced by vintage rock 'n' roll, blues, & country, their music is energetic, and their captivating sound keeps audiences on the dance floor all night long. 🍺Grab a cold beverage, grab a seat and enjoy the shows. 🎤

07/06/2024

🎠The gates are open! Just a quick reminder of our clear bag policy and our age requirements.
🛍Clear bags, small clutches or gallon Ziploc. No diaper bags unless clear and meet size guidelines. Yes, you can fit 6 toddler/infant diapers, wipes, 2 bottles, an unopened water bottle, a wallet, car keys and a change of baby clothes in a 12x12x6 clear bag. No backpacks unless clear. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items, but only after a proper inspection.
🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️17 years old or UNDER, you MUST be with a parent/guardian over the age of 25 that has an ID. 18 years old or OLDER, you do not need to have a parent or guardian with you. Bring your ID. If you are 18 years old or older and have a child yourself, you are welcome to bring YOUR CHILD with you to the fair. Please bring your ID. If you are 18 years and have a 14 year old child, please see the Fair office so we can call Ripley's.

07/06/2024

🎠We have over 45 great vendors inside the ❄️AIR CONDITIONED❄️ Salem Civic Center Arena. Stop by and see what they have to offer! From soap to scares, we have it all!!
Robin Bennett with Sports Haven has all the gear for your favorite sports team. Keera Organics has amazing soaps made with all organic materials. Danny Perdue has his hand crafted copper jewelry, stainless steel, tungsten, and genuine Cowhide Leather Purses. J & Y Sales has the cutest plushies, toys and fun stuff.

07/06/2024

It's Wells Fargo Day at the Salem Fair! Get your $23 afternoon ride wristband, good only 12 noon - 5pm (must purchase before 4pm). $39 all-day wristband, good 12 noon - 10pm (sold until 8pm).

Here are your Saturday Fair Facts:
🎠 Gates open at Noon. Gates close at 9. Fair closes at 10.
👜 Clear Bag Policy for all guests.
🎤 Pleading the 5th performs 2 FREE shows at 6:30 & 8:30.
👨‍👩‍👦 17 yrs old or under must be with a parent/guardian 25 yrs or older.
🌦 Keep your eyes to the sky before you buy. No refunds or rainchecks.
💵 Over 50 vendors inside the AIR CONDITIONED arena for you to shop.

07/05/2024

WE ARE CLOSING THE SALEM FAIR TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHER and the amount of lightning currently in the area and heading our way.
If you purchased a blue unlimited ride wristband and DID NOT scan in on any rides, keep your wristband on and come back any day for the remainder of the Fair.
If you redeemed your advance purchase ticket tonight and got a black wristband, keep your wristband on and come back any day except Saturday.

07/05/2024

🎠WE ARE BACK OPEN! The $27 ride wristband special has been extended until 7:00 pm. As always, KEEP YOUR EYES TO THE SKY BEFORE YOU BUY. They are no refunds or rainchecks. If you purchased a wristband tonight and did NOT ride any rides, you can bring the wristband back any other night of the Fair.

07/05/2024

We've had some folks let us know that they purchased a wristband but never got to ride a ride before they shut them down for rain. If you purchased a wristband and DID NOT get scanned onto a ride, you are welcome to come use your wristband any other day of the Fair. ⛈🎠

07/05/2024

⛈We have a Severe Thunderstorm Warning right over Salem. We have asked all patrons already on the fairgrounds to go to inside the Civic Center Arena. We have closed the gates for now and ask all guests waiting to enter to go back to their vehicles.
We will re-evaluate the weather situation at 7pm.