and the event was much more local in nature. However, it has grown greatly since that time. The Fair is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Although the Fair does not release its financial statements to the public, managers claim that it operates on a "small margin." According to a 2006 report commissioned by the Fair, it has an annual economic impact of $8.9 million on Greenbrier County. The Fair receives no appropriation from the state, supporting itself from admissions, fees charged to vendors, and rental of the fairgrounds to other groups. It does receive support in kind from the state Department of Agriculture and from West Virginia University. References External links Official website of the State Fair of West Virginia Tickets to the State Fair of West Virginia Directions to the State Fair of West Virginia West Virginia culture West Virginia Tourist attractions in Greenbrier County, West Virginia Non-profit organizations based in West Virginia West Festivals established in 1881 1881 establishments in West Virginia