LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia announced its 15th Annual Christmas Barn Decorating Contest will take place at the State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg. The contest invites businesses, non-profits, schools, and civic organizations to transform one of ten horse barns into a festive holiday display.

Organizations will decorate the east end of ten barns located adjacent to Route 219 North. All decoration work must be completed by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Barns will be judged in two categories: businesses and non-profits. The winners will be announced by Dec. 20.

Prizes for winning entries are:

First place: $300

Second place: $200

Third place: $100

Barn assignments are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested parties can request an application or more i

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