While City of Salem Director of Tourism Carey Harveycutter believed that there were plenty of net positives from the fair, he also called it a “good, not great” run, with many external factors forcing him and his staff to be flexible with planning.

Many still made the best out of a gloomy night at the Salem Fair Wednesday evening. 10 News Rachel Lucas was at the Salem Fair Wednesday for WSLS Night.

Opening night of the Salem Fair kicked off Wednesday and 10 News Reporter Kelly Marsh was there for all of the festivities.

The Salem Fair is almost here, and crews are busy putting the final touches on one of the biggest summer traditions in the area.

The Salem Fair is set to return this summer from July 2 through July 13, offering free admission to all guests.

The 36th annual Salem Fair has come to an end, and organizers are calling it a success.

The 36th annual Salem Fair has come to an end, and organizers are calling it a success.

The Salem Fair is back in town and Wednesday night is WSLS night.

The Salem Fair is closing Friday night due to inclement weather.

The event is a partnership between iHeartMedia Roanoke - Lynchburg and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The Salem Fair kicked off its summer season on Wednesday.

The Salem Fair kicks off Wednesday, with dozens of rides, fried foods and entertainment.

The Salem Fair is back Wednesday night, and you’ll have the chance to eat all the junk food you want while also hopping on lots of rides.

A family favorite for more than three decades is back.

127 Place is a local nonprofit that connects churches to requests vetted by social workers and other nonprofits.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is set to attend the Salem Fair Friday afternoon, according to the office of the governor.

Hundreds of families decided to celebrate America’s birthday at the Salem Fair Tuesday.

Officials with the Salem Fair say they saw an increase in attendance compared to last year.

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Join us for WSLS Night at the Salem Fair!

America’s largest free gate fair opens on Wednesday, June 28.

Believe it or not, the Salem Fair is only a couple of months away and the family favorite might look a little different this year.

After 12 days of laughter and screams, The Salem Fair wrapped up Sunday.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Celebrate WSLS Day at the Salem by getting discounted wristbands when you bring new pairs of socks.

For some families, it was their first time going to the fair, but The Poff family has a different story.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Axe throwing, chainsaw racing, and log rolling: three things you’re sure to see at the Salem Fair this year, thanks to the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

The fair’s opening night is on June 29, and the last day of the fair is July 10.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

The Salem Fair is taking safety precautions ahead of opening day. Metal detectors and an increased police presence will be in place after a shooting last year.

The majority of the construction, including ride and exhibit assembly, will begin June 24.

Nearly $9,000 was donated to a Roanoke nonprofit whose mission is to make sure kids in our area have a warm bed to sleep in. But it couldn’t have been done without the help of fairgoers in the area.

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.

Offering Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccines, the Virginia Department of Health administered hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines at the Salem Fair.

On Help The Homeless night, at the Salem Fair Tuesday, people donated nearly 1,000 pairs of socks to get discounted ride wristbands while also helping to support The Roanoke Rescue Mission.

Salem Fair organizers say they believe they saw a record number of people attend the fair on Sunday during Fourth of July.

On Tuesday at the Salem Fair, it’s all about giving back.

Events happening this weekend.

The Salem Fair is making some big changes after Wednesday night’s shooting.

Lindsey is out at the Salem Fair getting the details on their grand comeback.

A family favorite of more than three decades returns to Southwest Virginia this week with the goal of having the community enjoy their time while trying to keep guests safe.

A family favorite for more than three decades is making a comeback.

SALEM, Va. Another Salem tradition will not be happening in 2020 because of the coronavirus. On Friday, The Rotary Club of Salem announced that Olde Salem Days is canceled for 2020. The group cited coronavirus concerns as the reason for the cancellation. This follows the decision to cancel the Salem Fair in 2020. Plans are already underway to reinvent the event for next year.

SALEM, Va. - The Salem Fair finished its 12-day run Sunday night. Fair officials call 2019 a success with steady attendance and revenue, despite scattered storms and high temperatures. The fair, which is America's largest free-gate fair, welcomed an estimated 300,000 visitors between July 3 and July 14. The 2020 Salem Fair is set for July 1-12. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

SALEM, Va. - The fun at the 32nd annual Salem Fair wraps up Sunday night. It's your last chance to enjoy the rides, food and entertainment until next year. People of all ages enjoyed the fair on its last dayOne family brought their 18-month-old to the fair for the first time. You can still join in on the fun until 11 p.m. on Sunday. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Enjoy the rides, food, entertainment and more. Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute: RumoursHead to Dr. Pepper Park in Roanoke Friday night for the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute: Rumours. Gates open at 6 p.m. with Five Dollar Shake playing at 6:15 p.m. followed by the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the gate. Horse and Hound Wine FestivalHead to Johnson's Orchards in Bedford for the Horse and Hound Wine Festival. By the Light of the Silvery Moon features, movies, entertainment, food and space memorabilia and more.

SALEM, Va. - Tuesday is WSLS 10 Help the Homeless night at the Salem Fair. "You can help somebody and it just works for everybody," Salem director of tourism Carey Harveycutter said. Fair organizers teamed up with the Roanoke Rescue Mission for a simple but serious strategy: fair attendees donate two pairs of new socks and get $5 off their ride wristband, typically $25. "Go have a great time knowing that you have done something really important to help somebody else," said Tracy Altizer, chief development officer for the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Click here to learn more about the Roanoke Rescue Mission.

SALEM, Va. - Salem police say there was not a shooting Thursday night at the Salem Fair. A video posted Thursday night to Facebook said there was a shooting and a brawl at the fair. Police say that was not the case, but rather officers were responding to a fight between young people. The booms in the video that can be heard are fireworks, which went off at 10 p.m.Video credit: Addison ShouseCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Here are some of the events happening Round Town this weekend. Enjoy the rides, food, entertainment and more. It 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. today and tomorrow and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Take the family on the rides, for the entertainment, a Carnival Burger or the world famous fries. There are seven gardens to tour, food trucks, artists and musicians.

SALEM, Va. - The 32nd annual Salem Fair kicked off Wednesday. Crowds packed the fairgrounds to enjoy food, live music, rides, games and more. There are about 40 rides and more than 30 food venders. Admission at the gate is free so families can enjoy live music, shows, jugglers and a petting zoo, to name a few attractions. On weekdays, the fair is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and on weekends, the fair is open from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

ROANOKE -The Salem Fair starts. You'll find games, food and more in the parking lot of the Salem Civic Center. Starting today at noon, VDOT will stop most highway work zones and open lanes on interstates and major roads in the Commonwealth for the July 4th holiday. The lanes will be open until noon Friday, when work will resume. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

SALEM, Va. - Ahead of the Salem Fair, the company that helps make the event happen is giving back to our community. Deggeller Attractions, the midway partner of the fair since its creation 32 years ago, donated $10,000 to create a makerspace at Andrew Lewis Middle School. A makerspace is designed for creating, learning, exploring and sharing by using a variety of tools ranging from 3-D printers to Legos. A computer lab in the Andrew Lewis Middle School library is being modified to become this new space. The new Andrew Lewis Maker Space will be available for all students in the school and it will feature a menagerie of hands-on activities that will be relatable to current studies in a variety of subjects.