2026 State Fair of Virginia – SkillsUSA Virginia

Registration

Registration opens on Friday, August 28th, and will close September 11th at 11:59 PM.

Tickets are available now!

Ticket orders need to be completed in Etix no later than 3 days prior to the fair day you’ll be attending.

Student tickets are $8 per student, and there is 1 free teacher ticket with every 8 students. Additional teachers/adult tickets are $12.

BEST OPTION: Tickets paid in advance (“register” not “reserve”) will be able to park at Gate 2 in the parking lot next to the competition tents (North of Rt. 30).

ADDITIONAL OPTION: Tickets purchased with a check day of (“reserve” option) will need to come through the main ticket booth (South of Rt. 30).

List of Events:

Contest Guides

Monday, September 28th:

Cosmetology – Fantasy Manikin Comb-out
Cosmetology – Manikin Comb-out
Cosmetology – Fantasy Nails
Cosmetology – Natural Hair Braiding
Cosmetology – Total Fantasy Look
Cosmetology – Total Fashion Look
Criminal Justice
Drone
First Aid/CPR
Job Skill Demonstration
Promotional Bulletin Board

Tuesday, September 29th:

Auto Body – Collision
Auto Body – Refinishing
Auto Service;
Carpentry
Drafting
Electricity
HVACR
Masonry
Photography
Video Production
Welding