Mark Obenshain, a Virginia State Senator, shared updates on local fairs through his social media account in early August 2025. His posts highlighted the significance of community events such as the Bergton Fair and the Rockingham County Fair, emphasizing both their cultural value and notable attendees.
On August 9, 2025, Obenshain wrote: “What a perfect night to go to the Best Little Fair Anywhere— The Bergton Fair! If you’ve never been, it’s a treasure and tomorrow is the last night for 2025!”
A few days later, on August 12, he posted about another event: “Tonight the largest agricultural county fair in Virginia kicked off. It’s always a blast having @GovernorVA, First Lady Suzanne Youngkin, and AG @JasonMiyaresVA at the Fair. Don’t miss out! You have five more nights to make it to the Rockingham County Fair!” This post also referenced key political figures attending the event.
Later that same evening, Obenshain noted another prominent visitor: “Arriving later to the Rockingham County Fair tonight was the next Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, @winwithwinsome Winsome Earle-Sears! She wasn’t going to miss out on the fun.”
The Bergton Fair is recognized as a longstanding community tradition in Bergton, Virginia. The Rockingham County Fair is known as one of Virginia’s premier agricultural fairs and regularly draws state officials and large crowds each summer.
