Summer Fair Preview Guide

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152nd annual Lycoming County Fair opens today

For those more than ready for fair food, carnival games, thrill rides, livestock shows, derbies, music and more, rejoice!

The 152nd Lycoming County Fair opens today at 4 p.m. for dinner and harness racing at the Grandstand. It continues daily through Saturday, July 22.

Kids under 12 get in free with adult admission courtesy of EQT, “because every kid deserves to see the fair.”

Fairgoers can look forward to the annual Kids’ Power Wheel Derby, to be held both Saturday and Sunday.

Catch the return of live pro wrestling on Monday featuring micro wrestler Short Sleeve Sampson, former WWF star The Patriot, and former WWE stars Afa Jr. and Gene Snitsky.

Don’t miss the wide variety of 4-H livestock shows and sales, tractor pulls, musical acts and more. Rides will open on Thursday and Friday at 5 p.m. A calendar of events follows:

TODAY, FAIR OPENS AT 4 P.M.

• Dinner and harness racing, 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, FAIR OPENS AT 4 P.M.

• Grandstand — Twilight harness racing, 4 p.m.

• Rides open, 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Chamberlain Hill, 6 to 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, FAIR OPENS AT 4 P.M.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion — Frank & Kathi Delucca

• Amelia Earhart Funway — Adventure Family Circus and pig races

• Rides open, 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Movile Storage Stage — Audiobox, 6 p.m.

• Grandstand — Monster truck rides, 6 p.m.

• Grandstand — Mountain Creek Truck Fest presents Unlimited Tough Truck Racing

SATURDAY, FAIR OPENS AT 10 A.M.

• Open rabbit and cavies show, 9 a.m.

• Antique tractor pull, 10 a.m.

• Rides open, 2 p.m.

• Obstacle trail clinic, 5 p.m.

• 4-H and VOC sheep show, 5:30 p.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion — Frank & Kathi Delucca

• Amelia Earhart Funway — Adventure Family Circus and pig races

• Grandstand — Monster truck rides, 4 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Dan & Galla, 4 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Dave Miller Band, 6 p.m.

• Grandstand — Lycoming County Fair Motorsports presents Battle of the Border — 3-man team derby featuring the Hardcore Drivers, of Pennsylvania, taking on the Heavy Hitters, of New York, 4 p.m.

• Grandstand — Kids’ power wheel derby; compact team demo; full-size truck/SUV demo

SUNDAY, FAIR OPENS AT 10 A.M.

Chloe Zook and her brother Connor, both of South Williamsport wait for the 4-H Family Fun Lamb & Calf dress contest to begin recently at the 2022 Lycoming County Fair

• Open horse show, 9 a.m.

• 4-H & meat rabbit show, 10 a.m.

• Hillbilly garden tractor pull, 10 a.m.

• Youth beef blocking contest, 1 p.m.

• Rides open, 2 p.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion — Vespers, 5 p.m.

• Amelia Earhart Funway — Adventure Family Circus and pig races

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Bobbie Ward,

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annual Lycoming County Fair opens today

2 p.m.; Dan & Galla, 4 p.m.; Prize Walk, 6 p.m.

• Grandstand — Monster truck rides, 4 p.m.

• Grandstand — Lycoming County Fair Motorsports presents Tommy Hedrick’s Memorial Backyard Brawl

— Modified V8 derby; kids’ power wheel derby; Figure 8 racing and compact demo

MONDAY, JULY 17, FAIR

OPENS AT 4 P.M.

• Open sheep show, 9 a.m.

• Dairy Showmanship

Show followed by Old Timers’ Show, 5 p.m. 4-H & VOC market steers and dairy beef, 6 p.m.

• Open mounted fun horse games, 7 p.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion — Vespers, 5 p.m.

• Amelia Earhart

Funway — Adventure

Family Circus and pig races

• Rides open, 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Dan and Galla, 4 and 7 p.m.

• Grandstand — Monday Night Mayhem

2 — Live pro wrestling featuring micro wrestler Short Sleeve Sampson, former WWF star The Patriot, and former WWE stars Afa Jr. and Gene Snitsky

TUESDAY, JULY 18, FAIR

OPENS AT 4 P.M. — YOUTH DAY

• 4-H/VOC dairy show followed by Little Britches show, 9 a.m.

• School Day program, 10 a.m.

• Equine clinic, 3:30 p.m.

• 4-H/VOC swine show, 6 p.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion

— Children’s story hour, Frank & Kathi Delucca, 9:30 a.m.

• Amelia Earhart

Funway — Adventure

Family Circus and pig races

• Rides open, 2 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile

Storage Stage — Matt Colegrove, 7 p.m.

• Grandstand — Lycoming County’s Best School Talent Challenge, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, FAIR OPENS AT 4 P.M.‚ SENIOR CITIZENS DAY Adults 65 and older get in free with ID

• 4-H/VOC goat show, 9:30 a.m.

• Equine clinic, 3:30 p.m.

• Open pony show, 5 p.m.

• Open swine show, 6 p.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging

with ID

• Holstein Red & White dairy show, 9 a.m.

• Open goat show, 9:30 a.m.

• Supreme Showmanship competition, 5 p.m.

• Open Stick horse show, 6 p.m.

• 4-H Family Fun Night Lamb & Calf Dressing Contest, 7:30 p.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion — Frank & Kathi Delucca

• Amelia Earhart

Funway — Adventure Family Circus and pig races

• Rides open, 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Dan and Galla, 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile

Storage Stage — Tack auction, 7 p.m.

• Grandstand — Lycoming County Fair Motorsports presents Throwback Thursday — Compact SUV/mini trucks, Queens Clash (ladies only), compact chain & bang derby and Figure 8 racing, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 21, FAIR

OPENS AT 4 P.M.

• Lycoming County

a.m.

• Awards show, 5:30 p.m.

• Youth livestock sale, 6 p.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion — Frank & Kathi Delucca

• Amelia Earhart

Funway — Adventure

Family Circus and pig races

• Rides open, 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile

Storage Stage — Dan and Galla, 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile

Storage Stage — October Rose, 6 and 8 p.m.

• Grandstand — Northeast PA Tractor

Pullers presents Dale Wheeland Memorial Tractor Pull, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 22, FAIR OPENS AT 10 A.M.

• Color breed dairy, 9 a.m.

• Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavilion — Frank & Kathi Delucca

• Amelia Earhart

Funway — Adventure Family Circus and pig races

• Rides open, 2 p.m.

• Grandstand — Lycoming County Fair Motorsports presents 13th annual PATPA 4x4 Gas & Diesel Truck Pull, 4 p.m.

& Excavating Pavilion — Frank & Kathi Delucca

• Amelia Earhart Funway — Adventure Family Circus and pig races

• Rides open, 5 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Dan and Galla, 6 p.m.

• Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage — Celtic Wood & Wires, 7 and 8:20 p.m.

• Grandstand — Lycoming County Fair Motorsports presents the first annual “Off the Farm” Antique Tractor Pull, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 20, FAIR

OPENS AT 4 P.M. — MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Service members and veterans admitted free

4-H Youth Horse & Pony Show, adult horse show to follow, 9 a.m.

• Open beef show, 10

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Troy Fair to feature country star Chris Janson

The countdown is ticking away on the Troy Fair’s official website, noting there are fewer than 11 full days until the 147th event, which runs from Sunday, July 23, through Saturday, July 29.

This year’s main attraction? Country musician Chris Janson will perform hits new and old at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. Local act The Clark Jackson Band will open the show.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

• Horse Ring — Draft horse show, 10 a.m.

• Pavilion — Fair Queen Pageant, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 24 —

COMMUNITY DAY

• Butterfly encounter walkthru, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Agsploration Station, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Rosaire’s Royal Racers, noon, 3 and 7 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— Josh Squared Band, 2, 5 and 8 p.m.

• Rides open, 4 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— TJ Hill Magician, 4, 6 and 9 p.m.

• Large Arena — Troy Fair

Youth Dairy Showmanship Contest, 4 to 6 p.m.

• Large Arena — Calf Dressing Contest, 6:30 p.m.

• Grandstand — NYTPA

AAA+ Tractor and truck pulls, 6:30 p.m.

• Beginning Showmanship Contest, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 25 — SENIORS DAY

Adults age 65 and older admitted free until 2 p.m.

• Butterfly encounter walkthru, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Agsploration Station, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Ag Tent — Canton FFA demonstration, 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m.

• Large Tent, Lower Meadow — Seniors Day fun, 10:30

a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Lower Meadow, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, noon, 3 and 7 p.m.

• Rides open, 1 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— Tri-County Annual Meeting, 1 to 2 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow — Glenn Miller-One Man Band, 2, 5 and 8 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— TJ Hill, magician, 4, 6 and 9 p.m.

• Large Dairy Arena — Youth Pet Show and Parade, dog obedience and agility show to follow, 4:30 p.m.

• Grandstands — Snyder County Sanctioned Tractor Pulls, 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 — STEM DAY

• Butterfly encounter walkthru, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Agsploration Station, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Ag Tent — Goat therapy, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Large Tent, Lower Meadow — STEM activities, noon to 4 p.m.

• Lower Meadow, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, noon, 3 and 7 p.m.

• Rides open, 1 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— Erich Cawalla & Friends, 2, 5 and 8 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— TJ Hill, magician, 4, 6 and 9 p.m.

• Chris Janson concert with Clark Jackson opening, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 27 — VETERANS DAY

Active and retired military members admitted free all day with ID

• Butterfly encounter walkthru, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Agsploration Station, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Large Tent, Lower Meadow — Farmers Market and Crafts by the Creek, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Ag Tent — Veterans — Sunshine Band, 11:30 a.m.

• Lower Meadow, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, noon, 3 and 7 p.m.

• Rides open, 1 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— B2Wins, 2, 5 and 8 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— TJ Hill, magician, 4, 6 and 9 p.m.

• Grandstands — Bullride Mania, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 28 — DAIRY DAY

• Butterfly encounter walkthru, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Agsploration Station, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Large Tent, Lower Meadow — Farmers Market and Crafts by the Creek, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Lower Meadow, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, noon, 3 and 7 p.m.

• Rides open, 1 p.m.

• Pavilion, Lower Meadow

— Aaron Kelly, Jimmy Mowery and Clark Jackson, 2 p.m.

Sponsor of the Day: First Energy Senior Citizen Day: All seniors get free admission 10 am

Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 4 SULLIVAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Forksville, PA Pay One Price Fair Admission - $6 Free Parking All Day Food - Contests - Games - Rides & More Free Outside Stage Shows AUG. 30TH - SEPT. 3, 2023 Wednesday, August 30 Friday, September 1 Sunday, September 3 Saturday, September 2 Thursday, August 31 Sponsor of the Day: Blaise Alexander Veterans Day: All active duty & veterans get free admission Sponsor of the Day: Chesapeake Energy 10 am Opening of 2023 Sullivan County Fair 10 am Antique tractor pull - Free 12 pm Porchlight Prophets - Outside Stage - Free 5 pm 4-H & open rabbit show - Barn arena - Free 5 pm Double M Amusements carnival rides open 10 am Registration for kids activities 11 am Double M Amusement Carnival rides open 12:40 pm 414 Cruisers Car Show 1 pm Kids pedal pull 3 pm Giant Ice Cream Sundae 5 pm 4-H Achievement Program 6-9 pm Clark Jackson- Outside State- Free 10 am Livestock Show 10 am Lightweight horse pull - Grandstand Free 11 am Silver Circle Bingo 12 pm Veterans Assembly 12 pm Heavyweight Horse pull 1 pm Double M Amusements carnival rides open 2 pm 4-H Livestock Sale 6 pm 4x4 truck pull Sponsor of the Day: Insinger Performance Fuels 10 am Poultry Show 11 am Double M Amusements carnival rides open 12 pm Animal Dressing contest 3 pm Family games
pm Kiddie demo derby 6 pm Demolition Derby
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2023 171st

Clinton County Fair celebrates 50 years

Clinton County Fair, celebrating its 50th anniversary, kicks off Friday, July 29, and runs through Aug. 5.

In addition to a host of 4-H and agriculture-based shows and events, the fair will feature Ron Beck’s Baby Animals in the South Side Dairy Barn, daily Bingo games, the crowning of the 2023 Clinton County Fair Queen, and a daily anniversary celebration in the Commercial Building at 5 p.m.

Clint’s County Fair Diner will open daily at 7 a.m., and there also will be nightly drawings at the Auxiliary Stage at 9:30 p.m. Participants must be present to win.

The fairgrounds, located at 98 Racetrack Road, Mill Hall, offer ample parking for visitors as well as an open campground for tents, trailers and RVs.

Visit clintoncountyfairpa.com/fairweekcamping.php for more information, including pricing.

A schedule of events follows:

FRIDAY, JULY 28

• Entry for youth beef, sheep, hogs, goats, poultry and rabbits, 7 a.m. to noon

• Antique tractor registration, 1 to 8 p.m.

• Registration of open agriculture, youth, Grange, group exhibits and home economics, 4 to 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

• 4-H horse & pony round-up, 8 a.m.

• Open goat show, 8 a.m.

• Bill Yost Memorial Horseshoe Tournament, 8 a.m.

• Open rabbit show, 9 a.m.

• Small Pavilion — First Responders Exhibit, 1 to 5 p.m.

• Main Stage — Opening ceremony, 3 p.m.

• Main Stage — Crowning of the Clinton County Fair queen, 3:30 p.m.

• 4-H & Open Exhibit Building — Chili Cook-off judging, 4 p.m.; registration begins at 3:30 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Aaron Kelly, 7 and 9 p.m.

• Racetrack — Figure 8 and demolition derby, 7 p.m.

• Fireworks to follow nightly drawing and derby

SUNDAY, JULY 30

• Main Stage — Worship service, 8:30 a.m.

• Main Stage — Little Princess Contest, 11 a.m.; registration begins at 10:30 a.m.

• Clinton County Youth and FFA beef and dairy show, noon

• Main Stage — Corn hole tournament, 3 p.m.; registration begins at 2 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Jeff Krick Jr. Elvis tribute, 4 and 6:30 p.m.

• Pulling Track — 4x4 truck pulls street & hot classes, 5 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 31

• Clinton County Youth and FFA sheep show, 11 a.m.

• Clinton County Youth and FFA rabbit show, 5 p.m.

• 4-H & Open Exhibit Building — Chocolate baking, junior baking, blue ribbon apple pie and angel food cake auction, 6 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Sugar Valley Rural Charter School FFA, opening and closing ceremonies and speakers,

6 p.m.

• Main Stage — Queen of Hearts, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUG. 1 — PA LOTTERY & SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Adults age 60 and older admitted free all day

• Commercial Building — UPMC Health wellness screening, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Commerical Building — Free senior Bingo, 11 a.m.

• Main Stage — Heather Olson: A tribute to Patsy Cline, 2 and 6 p.m.

• Main Stage — Sizzling Seniors talent show, 3 p.m.

• Clinton County Youth and FFA hog show, 6 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Flashback, 7 and 8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 — KIDDIES’ DAY

• 4-H & Open Exhibit Building — Model horse show, 10 a.m.

• Clinton County Youth and FFA goat show, 3 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Kidz at Heart, 6 to 9 p.m.

• Main Stage — Doug Brewin: A tribute to Alan Jackson, 6:30 and 8 p.m.

• Pulling Track — ATV/UTV/pick-up trucks/Jeep drag racing

THURSDAY, AUG. 3 — CLINTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAY

• Clinton County Youth and FFA poultry show, 9 a.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Brianna Blankenship, 5 and 7 p.m.

• Show Arena — Reg. pedal power tractor pull, 6 p.m. (ages 3 to 10) and 7 p.m.

• Lower Horse Ring

— Bullride Mania, 7

p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 4 — VETERANS DAY

Veterans admitted free with ID

• Clinton County Youth, FFA and open dairy show, 10 a.m.

• Main Stage — Dan and Galla, 3:30 p.m.

• Main Stage — Veterans program, 4 p.m.

• Commercial Building — Pinewood Derby racing, Woolrich Pack 661 and Woolrich Troop 66, 5 p.m.

• Main Stage — Michael Christopher, 6 to 8 p.m.

• Racetrack — Clinton County Speedway, 7 p.m.

• Show Arena — Giant ice cream sundae, 7:30 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Dan and Galla, 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

• Horseshoe pitching tournament, 8:30 a.m.

• Pulling Track — Antique tractor bracket pulls, 10 a.m.

• 17th annual Fairground Parade, all are welcome to participate, 12:30 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Strut Your Mutt dog fashion show, 1:30 p.m.;

registration begins at 1 p.m.

• Show Arena —

Clinton County Youth & FFA awards program, 2:30 p.m.

• Show Arena —

Clinton County Youth livestock sale, 3 p.m.

• Main Stage —

Ricky Murphy, 4 to 6 p.m.

• Upper Horse Ring

— Tractor driving competition, 5 p.m.

• Auxiliary Stage — Rize, 6 and 8 p.m.

• Main Stage — Danelle Cressinger Band, 7 to 9 p.m.

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Sullivan County gearing up for 171st annual fair

The 171st annual Sullivan County Fair kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 30, and runs through Sept. 3.

Catch the preview night Monday, Aug. 29, at the fairgrounds, 4430 Route 154, Forksville, to check out a home talen show and the 2023 Fair Queen contest.

See more at sullivancountyfair.org

A schedule of events follows:

TUESDAY, AUG. 29

• Judging of all exhibits except livestock, 10 a.m.

• Fair preview — no admission charge, 6 p.m.

• Grandstand — Home Talent Night, 7 p.m.

• Fair Queen Contest, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30

• Antique Tractor pull, 10 a.m.

• Outside Stage — Porchlight Prophets, noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Argi-Puppet, 1 and 3 p.m.

• Barn Arena — 4-H & open rabbit show, 5 p.m.

• Carnival rides open, 5 p.m.

• Antique tractor pull, 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 31 — SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

• Sullivan County senior fun & activities, 10 a.m.

• Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Grandstand — Mini Horse Pull, 10 a.m.

• Silver Circle Senior bingo, 11 a.m.

• Outside Stage — Almost Done, noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Argi-Puppet, 1 and 3 p.m.

• Carnival rides open, 1 p.m.

• Barn Arena — Judging of dairy cattle & goats, 1 p.m.

• Hart Building — Sullivan County Chili Cook-Off, 1:30 p.m.

• Hart Building — Apple Pie Contest, 2:30 p.m.

• Hart Building — Homemade Ice Cream and Milkshake contest, 3:20 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Lance Thomas Band, 6 to 9 p.m.

• Tractor pull, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 — VETERANS DAY

All active-duty and veterans get free admission

• Grandstand — Draft horse judged at halter, 9 a.m.

• Barn Arena — 4-H livestock show, 10 a.m.

• Grandstand — Lightweight horse pull, 10 a.m.

• Silver Circle bingo, 11 a.m.

• Veterans assembly and flag raising ceremony, sponsored by the New Albany VFW, Dushore American Legion, Mildred American Legion and Sonestown American Legion, noon

• Grandstand — Heavyweight horse pull, noon

• Carnival rides open, 1 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Old School, 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

• Barn Arena — 4-H livestock sale, 2 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Argi-Puppet, 2 and 4 p.m.

• 4 x 4 Truck pull, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2

• Barn arena — Poultry show, 10 a.m.

• Carnival rides open, 11 a.m.

• Barn Arena — Animal dressing contest, noon

• Mostly Grateful, 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Argi-Puppet, 2 and 4 p.m.

• Family Games – For 2 adults & 2 children, 3 p.m. (Please pre-register no later than Saturday at 1 p.m.)

• Grandstand — Kiddie demo derby, 4:30 p.m.

• Demolition derby, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 3

• Grandstand — Registration for kids’ activities, 10 a.m.

• Carnival rides open, 11 a.m.

• Outside Stage — Remington Ryde, noon, 2 and 4 p.m.

• 414 Cruisers Car Show, noon to 4 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Argi-Puppet, 1 and 5 p.m.

• Grandstand — Kids’ pedal pull (age 3 to 8), 1 p.m.

• Grandstand — Hay bale throwing contest (age 9 to 18), 2 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Giant ice cream sundae, 3 p.m.

• Kiddie Mutton Busting, 3 p.m.

• Barn Arena — 4-H Achievement Program, 5 p.m.

• Barn Arena — Cow pie Bingo, 6 p.m.

• Garden Tractor pulls, 6 p.m.

• Outside Stage — Clark Jackson, 6 to 9 p.m.

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Annual Tioga County Fair returns in August

The 57th annual Pennsylvania Tioga County Fair is “growing for the future” with rides, games, live performances, demo derby, food and more. Slated for Aug. 5 through 12, the fair can be found at 2258 Charleston Road, Wellsboro.

Whey Jennings, grandson of the legendary Waylon Jennings, will perform at the fair at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. Tickets are on sale now.

For this year only, thanks to a sponsorship, a new KOI drag racing event will be free to spectators with the purchase of general admission at the fair gates on the official opening day, Monday, Aug. 7.

Other popular events include the Bullride Mania rodeo, a free event to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, and truck and tractor pulls on Tuesday, Aug. 8.

A schedule of events follows:

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

• Antique tractor pull, 10 a.m.

• Fair queen coronation, 6 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 6

• Open horse show, 9 a.m.

• Rabbit show, 9:30 a.m.

MONDAY, AUG. 7 — OPENING DAY

• 4-HFFA poultry show, 9 a.m.

• Logan Route, 4, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

• Chris Eckert, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

• Amusement rides open, 5 p.m.

• KOI drag racing, 7 p.m.

• Baked goods auction, 7 p.m.

• Clive Allen and Heather Lynn magic & illusions, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUG. 8 — SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Adults age 62 and older admitted free until 5 p.m.

• Goat show, 9 a.m.

• Frank & Kathi Delucca, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Fun horse show, 3 p.m.

• Fuller Family Singers, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

• Clive Allen and Heather Lynn magic & illusions, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.

• Joey Vincent Show, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

• Amusement rides open, 5 p.m.

• Truck/tractor pull, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9 — FAMILY DAY

Free admission for children age 11 and under; $4 unlimited amusement rides for children over 3-feet tall

• 4-H & FFA dairy show, 8:45 a.m.

• Amusement rides open, noon

• Clive Allen and Heather Lynn magic & illusions, 1, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.

• Open stick horse show, 2 p.m.

• Fuller Family Singers, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

• Junior sheep blocking contest, 3:30 p.m.

• Michael Griffin Escape Artist, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

• Donkey basketball on the track, 7 p.m.

• Talen contest, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 10

• Open & junior beef show, 8:30 a.m.

• Open & junior sheep show, 4 p.m.

• Clive Allen and Heather Lynn magic & illusions, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.

• Michael Griffin Escape Artist, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

• Amusement rides open, 5 p.m.

• Backwoods Band, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

• Bullride Mania Rodeo, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

• Open & junior swine show, 8 a.m.

• Open dairy show, 11:30 a.m.

• Clive Allen and Heather Lynn magic & illusions, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.

• Jeff Krick as Elvis, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

• The Bluegrass Express, 5, 7 and 8:30 p.m.

• Amusement rides open, 5 p.m.

• Whey Jennings, 6 p.m.

• Demolition derby, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 12

• Amusement rides open, noon

• Judging of supreme champion — dairy show, noon

• Lumberjack competition, 1:30 p.m.

• Clive Allen and Heather Lynn magic & illusions, 2, 4 and 6 p.m.

• Junior livestock & milk auction, 2 p.m.

• Scott Turner-The Band of One, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

• Heather Olsan & Silver Eagle Band, 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.

• Demolition derby, 7 p.m.

• Cowaneque Valley Boys Square Dance, 7 p.m.

• Fireworks at dusk

7 Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Wednesday, July 12, 2023
SUN-GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Brenda Kohler and granddaughter Kennedy Keck enjoy a snack at the 2022 Tioga County Fair.

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