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For many Central Pennsylvania residents, fair season in our region is their favorite time of the year. This year marks the 150th year of one of the grandest of all Pennsylvania fairs - the Centre County Grange Fair in Centre Hall. Before kids go back to school and leaves start to turn, the Grange Fair is there to remind us that summer isn’t quite over just yet.
Kids (and kids-atheart) love fair food, pulse-pounding and spinning rides, exhibits and lots of cute farm animals. But the Grange Fair isn’t sim-
ply another county fair. True, the Centre County Grange Fair offers all those memorable experiences, but it also bills itself as the nation’s “most unique county fair.” What makes the Grange Fair so special?
First of all, the longevity to provide 150 years of fair tradition. For many families in Central Pennsylvania, including those in Clinton, Lycoming, Mifflin and Juniata Counties, the Grange Fair is an annual tradition they just can’t miss. Generations have camped, attended and enjoyed the Grange Fair.
The Grange Encampment and Fair: 150 years of fair tradition
For those who attend for the first time, just a walk onto the fairgrounds is an awe-inspiring sight. According to the fair’s website, there are over 1,000 tent sites at the encampment fair, as well as over 1,500 recreational vehicles that campers reside in during fair week. The Grange is the last remaining encampment event in the United States! The camping tradition, coupled with the large amount of attractions, concessions and exhibits separate the Grange Fair from other events. Fair organizers estimate over
200,000 people attend on average each year, and that over 10,000 residents camp on the fairgrounds in Centre Hall.
As usual, there are some well-known musical artists that will be performing at the fair this year. It wouldn’t be a Grange Fair without a heavy dose of country music, and this year feature’s some very well-known Country artists featured on the grandstand.
This year, 90’s country radio staples Jo Dee Messina and Aaron Tippin will perform
their hits at the fair grandstand. Messina will be on stage opening night, Friday, Aug. 16, singing her hits like “Heads Carolina, Tails California” and “Bye Bye.” Tippin will play Monday, Aug. 19 and fans will likely hope to hear his 1991 smash hit “You’ve Got to Stand For Something.”
Fans of new country can catch artists Drew Green, Alex Miller and Jet Jurgensmeyer during fair week. Christian country musician Anne Wilson will grace the stage on Saturday, Aug. 17.
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For those who like 60’s rock and pop, Beach Boys tribute band Surf’s Up will play the fair on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The VanDells, a 50’s and 60’s rock tribute act, will fill out the grandstand slate with their set on Thursday, Aug, 22.
The fair admission price includes all the grandstand shows, making it a family-friendly entertainment value. A full schedule of events can be found inside this edition. More information can be obtained at www.grangefair.com.
This year’s Grange Fair runs from Aug. 16-24.
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When: Saturday, August 17th 7:30am
Where: Grange Fair, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA
Enter thru Gate 4 and proceed to Grandstand area.
Join Encompass Health and Left Right Repeat for a family-friendly run/ walk around the fairgrounds. The Grange
Grange Fair 2024 5K Run/Walk
Fair 5K is open to all ages, so grab your running shoes for this warm weather run. Take strides through the fairgrounds for this 3.1 mile run/walk. Listen as fairgoers and campers cheer you on! Stay after and enjoy the Grange Fair activities.
Day of Race Details: Registration opens at 6:30am. Race Begins at 7:30am. Prizes/Awards Ceremony held at the Grandstand Stage at 8:30am
Registration Fees: After August 11th$25 for All Ages PACKET PICKUP and Live Signup:
Going to the Grange?
Thursday, August 15th 6 – 8pm at Gate 2 of Grange Fair
You can still signup for the run/walk at the packet pickup Cash or Checks (made out to Left Right Repeat LLC)
ALL registrations include free admission to Grange Fair for rest of day and parking during the
5K event. Open to walkers and runners of all ages. This is a TIMED event by Falcon Race Timing
Awards/Prizes will be given for: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Finishers overall T-shirts
Comfy Sports Tech style Short Sleeve T-shirt guaranteed for first 225 registered participants Extra shirts will be given out on a first come first serve after the race
THE STATE THEATRE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
KEEPSAKES
Stop by the Grange Fair Emporium (located beside Headquarters) or Building 31 (located near the top of the midway) for your chance to collect all of this year’s Grange Fair Keepsakes!
Browse through the collection of Grange Fair memorabilia or pick up a shirt with a Grange Fair logo!
Rules & Regulations
1. Enjoy yourself at the nation’s most unique county fair!
2. Pets are not permitted in Grange Park.
3. All service support animals must be registered upon entry.
4. No offensive clothing. Shirts are required.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
6. Open fires are prohibited in Grange Park. This includes charcoal and gas barbeque grills.
7. Children 8 years of age and younger must be under the supervision of an adult.
8. Loud talk and objectionable or profane language are prohibited at all times.
9. Curfew is from 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM.
10. Audio and video taping of Grandstand Shows is prohibited.
5. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the fairgrounds at any time.
11. All vehicle traffic and parking will be under the direction of parking department personnel. All vehicles parked on Grange Fairgrounds must display a current parking pass. Please respect parking personnel at all times. Penalties and fines will be imposed as necessary.
Illegally parked vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense. Handicap Parking and Fire Lane areas will be strictly enforced.
12. The use of drones, radio-controlled toys, hoverboards, bicycles, segways, skateboards, rollerblades, or other ridden toys is forbidden throughout the fairgrounds.
13. Parents: Please make arrangements with your family for times and locations to meet them. In the event of a lost child, please contact the Security Office at 814-364-9720 or notify onsite security personnel. For child safety, information will not be announced over the public address system.
14. In case of emergency, please call 911 Security officers are on duty 24 hours.
