TODAY >>> AUG. 16

State Fair of West Virginia

You won't want to miss concerts by Josh Turner (8 p.m. Aug. 16), Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert (8 p.m. Saturday, $34 to $44), Merle Haggard (8 p.m. tonight, $32 to $42), Vanessa Hudgens from "High School Musical" with Jordan Pruitt (4 p.m. Sunday, $27 to $37), the Volunteer Jam 2008 with Shooter Jennings (8 p.m. Aug. 14) and "A Prairie Home Companion: The Rhubarb Tour" with Garrison Keillor and Suzy Bogguss (8 p.m. Aug. 12, $30 to $35). Plus livestock and equine judging, carnival rides and festival food. Free entertainment includes Sea Lion Splash, DockDogs, a magic show, Mr. Peddlesworth, the Wild World of Animals and more. Lewisburg, W. Va. (800) 585-3737, statefairofwv.com

SATURDAY

MicroFestivus

How much convincing do you need to check out the selection of more than 50 beers from 20 microbreweries? Must be 21 with a valid ID. Noon to 6 p.m. Elmwood Park. microfestivus.com.