Employment applications for over 150 positions are now being accepted for the 2017 State Fair of West Virginia, scheduled for Aug. 10-19.

Previous employees interested in working in 2017 are encouraged to file an employment application by June 16. Employees receive customer service training and all positions pay at least minimum wage.

“We value the role our fair week employees play and know that they are essential to our overall operation,” CEO Kelly Collins stated. “If you are interested in a job for Fair week, we have several to choose from. Stop by and check out our employment guide.”

Applicants must be available to work all 10 days of the fair, and able to work daytime and evening hours. Employment applications may be filled out at www.statefairofwv.com or you may visit the State Fair office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.