• PRINT EDITIONS
  • | CONTACT
  • | TEL: 304.645.1206 | E: hello@wvdn.com
Friday, August 15, 2025
West Virginia Daily News
  • Home
  • News
  • Community
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Government
    • All
    • City
    • County
    • State
    Governor Patrick Morrisey speaks during his press briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 29 after meeting with House and Senate leaders.

    Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

    Shelley Moore Capito

    Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

    Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

    Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

    Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

    Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

    Trending Tags

    • Greenbrier County
    • Politics
    • Senate
    • Monroe County
    • White Sulphur Springs
    • Rainelle
    • Lewisburg
    • Alderson
    • City
    • County
    • State
  • Entertainment
  • PUBLIC NOTICES
    • PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES
    • PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • STATEWIDE LEGALS SEARCH
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Community
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Government
    • All
    • City
    • County
    • State
    Governor Patrick Morrisey speaks during his press briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 29 after meeting with House and Senate leaders.

    Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

    Shelley Moore Capito

    Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

    Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

    Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

    Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

    Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

    Trending Tags

    • Greenbrier County
    • Politics
    • Senate
    • Monroe County
    • White Sulphur Springs
    • Rainelle
    • Lewisburg
    • Alderson
    • City
    • County
    • State
  • Entertainment
  • PUBLIC NOTICES
    • PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES
    • PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • STATEWIDE LEGALS SEARCH
No Result
View All Result
West Virginia Daily News
No Result
View All Result

Athens and Concord University team up to Let the Good Times Roar!

August 15, 2025

State Fair of West Virginia Schedule for Aug. 15

August 15, 2025

Treasurer Pack Welcomes Outschool to Hope Scholarship Program

August 14, 2025

Senator Patricia Rucker Supports State’s Charter Schools Decision to Accept Vaccination Exemptions

August 14, 2025

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,229 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2025

August 14, 2025

Tags

Art BU Business Carnegie Hall Charleston college Community County Court Dear Abby Dr EPA Fair Family Featured Gov Grant Greenbrier Greenbrier County Greenbrier East health Home Justice Land Last Lewisburg Local Man New NY Obituary Plan Project Ronceverte School Son State The Greenbrier University US VA Virginia West Virginia White Sulphur Springs WV
QR Code

State Fair Concert Series: Jeff Dunham

by Brandon Baker
in Entertainment
July 31, 2025
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Jeff Dunham and his puppet friends will perform at the fair on Friday, August 15 (Photo: Getty Images)

Jeff Dunham and his puppet friends will perform at the fair on Friday, August 15 (Photo: Getty Images)

6
SHARES
40
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

In a bit of a switch-up, the state fair will welcome world renown ventriloquist, comedian, and actor, Jeff Dunham, on the last Friday, August 15 for a performance that you may not want to miss.

Dunham is one of the more recognizable comedians in the country. At 63, years of age, he was born in Dallas, Texas and something shocking is that Dunham actually got started in his career in 1976, but he really didn’t take off on a national scene until the mid to early 2000s.

Dunham has seven specials that play on Comedy Central and two Netflix exclusives, ‘Beside Himself’ and ‘Relative Disaster.’

A comedian by nature, Dunham used his funny abilities to create what he is known for now, his ventriloquism. He has characters that have become extremely popular and includes:

Walter: a retired, grumpy old man who always sits with his arms crossed while staying aggravated by almost everything.

Peanut: described as a purple-skinned woozle, he is hyper, loud, excited, and hilarious. He has green hair and wears one shoe. Peanut mashes his head up and down a lot and his voice changes from a low tone to a high-pitch screech all while picking on Jeff.

Jose’ Jalapeno on a Stick: a talking pepper held up by a stick, Jose usually comes on stage while Peanut is on as well. Jose speaks with a thick Spanish accent and Peanut likes to make fun of him being on a stick. Jose Jalapeno is the first puppet Dunham created himself.

Bubba J: a goofy, beer drinking redneck, as Dunham calls him, Bubba J is used as a way to poke fun at certain stereotypes. Bubba has explained he met his wife at the family reunion, he loves beer and Nascar, and agrees with Dunham that his IQ is very low.

Achmed the Dead Terrorist: the skeletal corpse of a suicide bomber gone wrong, Achmed delivers hilarious one-liners. His most famous saying is “Silence, I keel you!” He will say that when the audience laughs at something he says yet disagrees with the laughter.

There is not much to say about Dunham that hasn’t been said before, but fans are anxious to see him on stage at the fair. Tickets are going fast and if you want your chance to see him in person, the State Fair of WV may be the best opportunity to do just that.

This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access.

Brandon Baker

Tags: ArtAudiencebombCareConcertFairFamilyGHSLastNYRetireReunionStateState FairState Fair of WVTerroristUSVAVoiceWV

Related

Entertainment

State Fair of West Virginia Schedule for Aug. 15

August 15, 2025
Abigail Van Buren
Entertainment

Dear Abby: Dad’s new girlfriend rolls up the welcome mat

August 14, 2025
Entertainment

State Fair of West Virginia Schedule for Aug. 14

August 14, 2025
Shown in the photo are The Statler Brothers, Phil, Harold, Jimmy and Don
Entertainment

Echoes of the Past: Statlers Headline Grandstand Show

August 14, 2025
Load More
[adrotate group="11"]
Next Post
caution tape or police line protect vehicle in crime scene investigation training in academy with blurred law enforcement background

Greenbrier County Sheriff's Department Provides Update on Hines Hit-And-Run: Victim Identified

West Virginia Daily News

The West Virginia Daily News has been serving the Greenbrier Valley and southeastern West Virginia since 1852.

Learn more

Information

  • Home
  • Subscribe to the WV Daily News
  • Grants & Assistance
  • Submit News and Events
  • Privacy Policy
  • Ethics, Standards & Corrections
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2022 The West Virginia Daily News, powered by ECENT CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Menu Item
  • _____________
  • Home
  • Editions
  • News
    • Local News
    • National News
    • State News
    • Crime
    • Business and Tech
  • Community
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
    • Local Sports
    • High School Sports
    • College Sports
  • Government
    • City
    • County
    • State
  • Entertainment
  • Public Notices

Copyright © 2022 The West Virginia Daily News, powered by ECENT CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.