Record breaker
Junior Brent of Lancaster won first place at the 2026 Virginia State Fair for his giant watermelon. Brent’s watermelon weighed in at 271 pounds, breaking the previous state record of 259 pounds. From left are Brent and his grandson and helper Jett Nicosia. The State Fair continues through Sunday, October 4, at the Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell. For tickets and daily event schedules, visit statefairva.org.
