The State Fair of Virginia lights up the sky, as rides and colorful concessions welcome revelers on a cool autumn night. The annual event runs through Sunday, Oct. 5, at Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Travelers soon will have access to inexpensive overnight accommodations in Downtown. Workers are busy on the HI Richmond Hostel. Location: 7 N. 2nd St. The building, designed to provide affordable food and lodging for students, workers, travelers and others, is scheduled for completion by summer 2015. Hostelling International USA is raising funds to complete the project.

Raindrops on Downtown window

Re-enactment at historic New Market Heights, historic battle took place Sept. 29-30, 1864. Its significance: Fourteen members of the U.S. Colored Troops, from five different regiments, were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the battle.

Drumming, dancing, food and fellowship were part of the Chickahominy Tribe’s 63rd annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow last weekend in Charles City County. Many people dressed in native garments for the cultural event, which also was enjoyed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who made brief remarks, and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine. Fry bread, jewelry, clothing and paintings were on display and for sale.