FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS)- Achmed is a dead suicide bomber, and Bubba is what we around southern West Virginia may call a redneck.

Then, there is Peanut, who is a purple creature who likes to insult everyone.

All of these are characters created by ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, a comedian who is loved by millions around the world and who will perform at The State Fair of West Virginia on August 15, 2025, at 8 p.m.

"This is our 100th anniversary, and we wanted to have a little bit of something for everyone on the main state, so Jeff Dunham fit perfectly into that," said State Fair of West Virginia CEO Kelly Collins. "I've never seen him live, but I've seen him on TV plenty of times, and I know he puts on a great, hilarious show."

Dunham has taken his act to Comedy Central, the Today Show and all o

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