FAIRLEA, W.Va. (WVNS) — Achmed is a dead suicide bomber and Bubba is what some in West Virginia may call a redneck. Then, there's Peanut, who is a purple creature who likes to insult everyone. All of these are characters created by ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, a comedian loved by millions around the world who will perform at this year's State Fair of West Virginia.

"This is our 100th anniversary, and we wanted to have a little bit of something for everyone on the main stage, so Jeff Dunham fit perfectly into that," State Fair of West Virginia CEO Kelly Collins said. "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 over the world. Collins said this will be Du

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