Virginia State Fair Seeks Agricultural Heroes for Collectible Trading Cards

The Virginia State Fair is calling on residents to submit nominations for their 2026 Agricultural Superhero Trading Cards program. Twelve selected agriculture professionals will be featured on free collectible cards distributed during the fair, which runs September 25 through October 4.

DOSWELL, Va. — While they don’t possess superpowers or wear costumes, Virginia’s farming and agriculture professionals serve as real-life heroes who benefit communities across the state.

The Virginia State Fair wants to honor these champions by featuring them on special collectible trading cards, and they’re asking for public input to choose the honorees.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that residents can submit names of individuals working in agriculture and natural resources fields for the 2026 Agricultural Superhero Trading Cards initiative.

A selection committee will choose twelve agriculture heroes to feature on the cards, complete with professional details and industry-related information. Fair attendees can pick up these complimentary cards during the event, scheduled for September 25 through October 4. The cards will also serve as teaching tools, distributed to educators during the State Fair Educational Expo alongside curriculum materials and classroom activities.

Virginia’s agriculture sector represents the state’s biggest private industry, and the professionals who support it come from many different backgrounds. The trading card program seeks to highlight this wide range of contributors throughout the entire agricultural supply chain, including farm operators, scientific researchers, and healthcare workers serving rural communities.

The nomination period remains open until April 15. Those interested can submit their suggestions through an online form available on the State Fair website. Individuals who were nominated previously but not selected may still be considered for future card series.

Anyone wanting to see previous year’s featured Agricultural Superheroes or learn more about the program can visit statefairva.org and navigate to the “Education” section.

Companies interested in sponsoring the trading card production and distribution can contact The Meadow Event Park representatives at 804-994-2802.

Media inquiries should be directed to Thomsen at 804-994-2743 or sthomsen@statefairva.org.