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Solanco Fair Back, Bigger And Better Than Ever
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Solanco Fair Back, Bigger And Better Than Ever
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
Many events were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Solanco Fair was one of them. As for this year, Robert Lowery, president of the Solanco Fair Association, said he hopes that the 72nd annual Solanco Fair will be the biggest ever.
After hitting a pause on the event last year, Lowery noted that he is looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. “People put so much time and effort into their produce, livestock, crafts, and more,” said Lowery. “The fair is a huge event for the Solanco area.”
Since the fair’s inception in 1950, efforts have been made to make each year bigger and better than before. The Southern End saw its first Wednesday evening parade in 1952. In 1957, the Lions Club brought its french fries to the fair, and three years later, the popular milkshake stand made its debut. Due to the fair’s growth, the fair relocated from the property of Jerome H. Rhoads to Legion Park in 1966. Soon thereafter, the Fair Association purchased 5 acres of ground adjoining the park. In 1975, the first permanent Fair Association building was erected. The next land purchase was made in 1982, which introduced two access points to the fairgrounds. From 1975 to 1985, a series of livestock pole buildings were added. The next building was constructed in 1985, and the addition of a large show barn was brought in two years later. That same year, in 1987, a funnel cake stand was added to the grounds by Farm Women Group No. 15. The next addition to the grounds was a building to house various exhibits. The largest structure to date was built on the grounds in 2000, and the last building was completed in 2003.
The 72nd annual Solanco Fair will take place at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 South Lime St., Quarryville, from Wednesday, Sept. 15, to Friday, Sept. 17. Festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. on Sept. 15 with various exhibit judging. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. that same day with Carl Hess serving as the grand marshal. This year’s parade theme will be “A Few of My Favorite Fair Memories.”
The officers and directors of the fair felt from the start, and included in the bylaws, that gambling, concessionaires, and carnival-type activities should not be permitted. As a result, the Solanco Fair has maintained its agricultural and family roots.
The Solanco Fair Association redesigned its website this year. “We’re looking forward to keeping the community engaged by presenting new content,” explained Lowery.
The Solanco Fair Association welcomes volunteers. For more information, search for “Solanco Fair” on Facebook or visit www.solancofair.org.
To view photos from the fair, visit www.townlively.com /in-the-community throughout the week.
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Rain Date: Sept. 25 scratch. They all feature chocolate or cocoa as the main ingredient.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred program sponsors the Cookies, Brownies and Bars contest. The goal of this junior baking contest is to encourage young people across the commonwealth to participate in Pennsylvania’s agricultural fairs by showcasing locally grown and produced products in their contest entries. These entries have been made by youths ages 8 to 18 and include two PA Preferred ingredients.
The certified winners of these contests will be eligible to participate in the state competitions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg in January, where cash prizes will be awarded.
For more detailed information, refer to the fair premium book or www.solanco fair.org under Department 15, Home Produced Products. Questions may be directed to co-chair Liz Henry at 717330-0728 or co-chair Erin Kilgore at 717-341-8203.
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Frozen Foods
Best Choice Chocolate Ice Cream ......2 Qt. $2.09 Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Cookie Affair Ice Cream .............................................8 Pt. $7.39 Loaded Smores Cones .......................4 Ct. $1.99 Frozen Sliced Strawberries ..................Lb. $1.29 Sweet Potato Fries .................................Lb. $1.19
Angus Beef Patty
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Land O Lakes Salted Butter Quarters ...................... 16 Oz. 2/$4 Schreiber Sliced Yellow American .....................3 Lb. $4.49 Sunny Delight ......................................64 Oz. 4/$5 Gogurt Cherry & Raspberry .....................2 Lb. 2/$4 Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal ......8 Oz. $1.69 Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge or Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix ...................................18.35 Oz. 2/$3 Hershey’s Caramel Syrup ..................22 Oz. $2.59 Field Harvest Cut Green Beans .........50 Oz. $1.89 Value Corner Cream of Chicken .......10.5 Oz. 2/$1 Kraft Miracle Whip ................19 Oz. Squeeze 2/$1
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Turkish Apricots.....................................Lb. $4.09 Mini Animal Crackers ...........................Lb. $1.59 Peach Gummi Rings ..............................Lb. $1.99 Dark Chocolate Raisins ........................Lb. $3.99
Deli Department
White – Yellow – Black Pepper Cooper Sharp Cheese ..........................Lb. $4.39 Corned Beef............................................Lb. $7.39
2021 Fall Meat Sale - Thursday & Friday, October 14th-15th
Per. Case Gene Wengers Ham Loaf6/8 Lb. Case .... $3.44 Lb. $165.00 Gene Wengers Ham Loaf 8 Lb. .................................. $29.00 80/20 Ground Beef (Fresh) 10 Lb. ............ $2.99 Lb. $29.90 Turkey Thighs B/S (Frozen) 40 Lb. ........... $2.39 Lb. $95.60 Chicken Thighs B/S (Fresh) 40 Lb. ......... $2.59 Lb. $103.60 Chicken Thighs B/S (Fresh) 10 Lb. ........... $2.69 Lb. $26.90 Chicken Breast B/S (Fresh) 40 Lb. ........... $2.49 Lb. $99.60 Chicken Breast B/S (Fresh) 10 Lb. ........... $2.59 Lb. $25.90 Chicken Bone-In Thigh 40 Lb. Case ..............89¢ Lb. $35.60 Chicken Leg & Thigh 40 Lb. Case .................89¢ Lb. $35.60 JFM Turkey Scrapple 6 Lb. Pans ................ $2.34 Lb. $13.99 JFM Turkey Hams Avg. 2/9 Lb. ................................. $2.89 Lb. Carolina Turkey Hams Avg. 2/7 Lb. ......................... $2.49 Lb. JFM Turkey Sausage Rope Approx. 20 Lb. Frozen .... $2.99 Lb. JFM Turkey Sausage Loose Approx. 20 Lb. Frozen .. $2.89 Lb. JFM Pork Sausage Rope Approx. 20 Lb. Fresh ......... $2.89 Lb. JFM Loose Pork Sausage Approx. 20 Lb. Fresh ........ $2.89 Lb. JFM Bacon Ends Avg. Approx. 15 Lb. ....................... $1.59 Lb. JFM Turkey Roll Avg. Approx. 2-7 Lb. ....................... $2.79 Lb. JFM Pork Roll Approx. 2/5 Lb. .................................. $2.89 Lb. Kunzler Sweet Bologna Approx. 2/7 Lb. ................... $3.89 Lb. Eshs Sliced Pot Roast Approx. 5 Lb. Frozen ............. $5.99 Lb. Eshs Sliced Pot Roast Approx. 15 Lb. Frozen ........... $5.69 Lb.
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