The Meadow Event Park

The Meadow Event Park is a 331-acre multi-purpose event facility in Caroline County, Virginia, minutes from Richmond and Fredericksburg with easy access to Hampton Roads and the Washington, D.C. area. The property is home to the State Fair of Virginia and carries deep equine history — champion racehorses Riva Ridge and Secretariat, along with broodmare Hildene, were raised on these grounds, which are listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. The park's seven facilities span from newly constructed venues to original historic structures. Meadow Hall, a Southern-style mansion set among stately trees, offers two ballrooms, a marble foyer, mahogany-paneled rooms, a caterer's kitchen, and a covered terrace overlooking the property's original barns — a stately backdrop for weddings and private or corporate events. Meadow Pavilion, a light-filled multi-purpose space with a central skylight and doors that open to the outdoors in warm weather, hosts conferences, banquets, and celebrations, while the 63,354-square-foot Farm Bureau Center accommodates large-scale exhibitions and events. Ample flat, accessible parking, camping, and lodging options round out the property.