Wednesday, October 15, 2025
As part of our Fairly Famous event, we’re celebrating local families who have made a difference or overcome life’s challenges with strength and positivity. We’re inviting the community to nominate deserving families for a special VIP Experience at the Western Carolina State Fair!
What the VIP Experience Includes:
Selected families will receive:
- Gate Admission for the whole family
- Unlimited Ride Bands
- Food Vouchers ($ amount to be announced)
- Game Tokens ($ amount to be announced)
Eligibility Criteria for Nominated Families:
To qualify, nominated families must:
- Live in the local area
- Be available to attend the fair on Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Have either:
- Overcome significant hardship, or
- Made a positive impact in their community
Who Can Nominate:
- Anyone age 18 or older may submit a nomination
- You do not need to be affiliated with the nominated family
- Self-nominations are not accepted
How to nominate a family
Submit your nomination by October 3, 2025. Each nomination must include:
- Your name and contact information
- The full name and contact info of the family you’re nominating
- A short paragraph (200–500 words) telling us why this family deserves to be Fairly Famous
- Optional: A photo of the family (if you have one)
Nomination form
Selection Process
A panel of fair staff and community representatives will review all eligible nominations
Winners will be selected based on the impact of their story and connection to the community
Selected families will be notified by October 8, 2025
Additional Terms
Selected families must consent to be photographed and recognized publicly at the fair. No purchase necessary to enter or win.