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The Grange Encampment and Fair: A twilight-of-summer tradition For many Central Pennsylvania residents, fair season in our region is their favorite time of the year. And the Grange Fair in Centre Hall serves as a milepost of sorts, telling us that summer is almost over, but there is still an “exit ramp” off the “summer highway.” That late summer “exit” takes you to nine days of late-summer fun before the leaves start to fall and sweater weather arrives. Kids (and kids-at-heart) love fair food, pulse-pounding and spinning rides, exhibits and lots of cute farm animals. But the Grange Fair isn’t simply 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, this the 149th fair. For many fam-
ilies in Central Pennsylvania, including 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. 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 fair-
grounds in Centre Hall.
day at the fair, when a StatThe fair admission price ler Brothers tribute band includes all the grandstand As usual, there are some will take the main stage. shows, making it a famiwell-known musical artly-friendly entertainment ists that will be performFor fans of new country, value. A full schedule of ing at the fair this year. It American Idol contestants events can be found inside wouldn’t be a Grange Fair Alex Miller and Hunterwithout a heavy dose of Girl will play the Grange country music, and this Fair on Sat., Aug. 19. Counyear feature’s some very try singer Chase McDaniel well-known Country art- and his rich baritone voice ists featured on the grand- will be the headliner on stand. Fri., Aug. 25. Drew Milligan, who placed third in The legendary Oak the 2022 season of AmeriRidge Boys will be at the ca’s Got Talent, will be at grandstand on Friday, the grandstand for a show Aug. 18 to open the fair on Mon., Aug. 21. Milligan entertainment lineup with is also known for portraya bang. There is no doubt ing Elvis on the CMT sethat songs like “Elvira” ries Sun Records. and “Bobbie Sue” will be sung with gusto by the Up-and-coming coun‘Boys’ and the crowd that try artist Adam Calvert night. Chart-topping coun- will bring songs like “Partry band Little Texas will ty On” to the fair’s main appear on Wed., Aug. 23 at stage on the final day of the Grange. Little Texas the Grange. Contemporary is well-known for nineties worship band North Point country hits like “God Worship fills out the grandBlessed Texas,” “My Love” stand entertainment slate and “What Might Have when they take the stage Been.” The nostalgia fac- on Tuesday. tor will be high on Thurs-
this edition. More information can be obtained at www.grangefair.com. This year’s Grange Fair runs from Aug. 18-26.
Join the Mount Nittany Health team to kick off the 12th annual Mount Nittany Health Walk at the Grange Fair Friday, August 18 9:00 am at the Grandstand
Healthier People, Stronger Community.
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