Salem fair has record-breaking year despite first night violence
July 4 was the second busiest day in the fair’s history
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Record-breaking year for Salem Fair
SALEM, Va. – The Salem Fair closed out its 33rd year Sunday night and fair officials say despite an unexpected act of violence on opening night and a few bouts of rain that attendance and revenue were once again very steady.
“Our fair fans are very loyal, and their loyalty was tested this year more than ever,” says Wendy Delano, Salem Director of Civic Facilities. “We appreciate everyone working with us on the necessary updates to our admission policy and security measures after the fair was already underway, and for not letting a senseless incident define the region’s most popular summer attraction.”