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Centre County Grange Fair returns today

CENTRE HALL — The Centre County Grange Fair is back for its 151st year, with a full schedule of events for the whole family.

The nation’s last remaining tenting fair runs in full today through Saturday, Aug. 23.

Now through Aug. 23, weekly admission is $25 per person and weekly parking is $25 per vehicle at the gates. Starting Aug. 15, daily admission for ages 12 and older is $8, and daily parking is $7. Children 11 and under are admitted free. All prices include a 10% amusement tax imposed by Centre Hall Borough and Potter Township. The Grange Fair accepts credit cards for admission and parking, though processing fees may apply.

Public parking is available via Gate 1 (Potter Street), Gate 3 (off Route 144) and Gate 4 (Homan Lane off Route 45). The GPS address for the fairgrounds is 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA 16828.

For handicap accessibility information, call 814-364-9212.

Alongside the competitions, activities, shows and other happenings listed below, Bartlebaugh Amusements and Garbrick Rides will offer rides throughout the week. Details on ride pricing and a full event schedule can be found at www.grangefair.com/daily-schedule.

For more information, visit grangefair.com.

Friday, Aug. 15

Opening Day

-9 a.m.: Health Walk (Sponsored by Mount Nittany Health), meet at Southside Stage

-9 a.m.-4p.m.: Mount Nittany Health Fair, Southside Stage

-11 a.m.: Centre County Residents Mini Jumping Show, Equine Center

-11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Kids Karaoke and Dance with Rick Rock from the Bus, Rec Building

-11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.: Celtic Nations Duo (Celtic), Jubilee Grove

-11 a.m.: Junior Poultry Showmanship, Poultry Barn

-1 p.m.: Centre County Residents Walk/Trot Gaming Show, Equine Center

-1-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-1:30-2:30 p.m.: Face Painting by Leah, Rec Building

-2 p.m.: Junior Market Poultry Show, Judging arena

-2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.: Heather Olsen (Patsy Cline Tribute Artist and Country), Jubilee Grove

-3:30 p.m.: 5-Day Bible Club, Rec Building

-4 p.m.: Grange Exhibit Buildings closed for judging and open at 4 p.m.

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-4 p.m.: Meet the Animals! (Beef, goats, sheep, swine, rabbits, dairy), Judging Arena

-5 p.m.: Centre County Residents Rodeo Gaming Show, Equine Center

-5 p.m.: Registrations Due for RV Tent Decorating Contests (Theme: Enchanted Forest), RV Office and Headquarters

-6 p.m.: Truck Pull (Gas and Diesel Trucks), Competition Track

-6 p.m.: “Canning” by Penn State Extension, Southside Stage

-6-7 p.m.: Line Dancing with Claudine and Fawn, Rec Building

-7:30 p.m.: Junior Market Dairy Beef Show, Judging Arena

-8 p.m.: Darryl Worley, Grandstand

Saturday, Aug. 16

-7:30 a.m.: Grange Fair 5K (Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., sponsored by Encompass Health), Grandstand

-8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Open and AQHA Horse Show, Equine Center Indoor Arena

-8:30 a.m.: Junior Dairy Show, Judging Arena

-10 a.m.: Celebrity Chef Farm to Table featuring Heather McCloskey, Southside Stage

-10 a.m.: Farm Tractor Pull, Competition Track

-10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Free Sight Screenings by Centre County Lions Foresight, Wellness Court

-10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Free Dental Screenings by LION Mobile: Give Kids a Smile, Wellness Court

-11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: 4-H Robotics and Legos Demo and Activity Stations, Rec Building

-11 a.m., 12, 1 and 2 p.m.: Mr. C’s Magic and Mystery, Jubilee Grove

-11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-12 and 1:30 p.m.: J-Tyme Bluegrass, Southside Stage

-2:30 and 4 p.m.: John White (Acoustic Classic and Trop Rock), Jubilee Grove

-3 and 4:30 p.m.: Hillbilly Diesel (Rock from 80s-2000s), Southside Stage

-3:30 p.m.: Junior Dairy Goat Show, Judging Arena

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-6 p.m.: Tractor Pull (Hot Stock Tractors, Interstate Mini Rods and Classic Antique Tractors), Competition Track

-6:30 p.m.: “All About Ticks and the Diseases They Carry” by Penn State Extension, Southside Stage

-7 p.m.: Animal Dressing Contest (Sponsored by Bissinger’s Apple Dumplings), Judging Arena

-8 p.m.: Terry Lee Goffee (Tribute to Johnny Cash), Grandstand

Sunday, Aug. 17

-8 a.m.: Cowboys for Christ Worship Service, Equine Center

-8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Open and AQHA Horse Show, Equine Center

-9 a.m.: Church Service with Penns Valley Men’s Chorus, Southside Stage

-9:45 a.m.: Sunday School featuring a children’s puppet show, Rec Building

-10 a.m.: Garden Tractor Pull (Youth Pullers and Mod/Pro Stock Tractors), Competition Track

-10 a.m.: Junior Breeding Beef Show, Judging Arena

-11 a.m.: Junior Market Beef Show, Judging Arena

-11 a.m.: Cornhole Tournament Registration Begins, Southside Stage

-11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-12: p.m.: Cornhole Tournament (Sponsored by Snyder’s Concessions), Southside Stage

-1 p.m.: Smokey the Bear, Playground

-1 p.m.: Tie-dye (Youth only), Rec Building

-1 and 2:30 p.m.: Carol Sexton (Sounds of Southern Gospel), Jubilee Grove

-3-4 p.m.: Face Painting by Leah, Rec Building

-3-5:30 p.m.: Registration for Bike Giveaway (Sponsored by Packer’s Concessions), Grandstand

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-4 p.m.: Junior Sheep Show, Judging Arena

-4 and 5:30 p.m.: Hops and Vines (Covers, originals, electric pop), Jubilee Grove

-6 p.m.: Bike Giveaway (Sponsored by Packer’s Concessions), Grandstand

-7 p.m.: Church Service by Pomona Grange, Southside Stage

Monday, Aug. 18

Kids Day — Youth to high-school-age children admitted FREE until 4 p.m.

-8 a.m.: Junior Market Swine Show, Judging Arena

-9 a.m.-7 p.m.: Horseshoe Pitching Contest (Qualifying Rounds), Horseshoe Pitch Courts

-9:30 a.m.: Kids Relay Races (Sponsored by Sheetz), Grandstand

-10 a.m.: Celebrity Chef Farm to Table featuring Jon Forshey from Elk Creek Cafe, Southside Stage

-10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Temporary Tattoos by Make-A-Wish, Playground

-10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Child Seat Safety Check by Centre County Law Enforcement, Security Building (pull car up)

-10 a.m.-3p.m.: Kids Day Activities, Rec Building

-11 a.m.: Ice Cream Social (sponsored by Centre County Commissioners), Grandstand

-11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Flipside (Blues, harmonia, folk guitar), Jubilee Grove

-12 and 1:30 p.m.: Screech Owl (Rock-n-Roll from American Roots), Southside Stage

-1 p.m.: Equine Crafts and Games for all kids (no horse required), Equine Center Pavillion

-2 p.m.: Junior Market Goat Show, Judging Arena

-3 and 4:30 p.m.: Backlash (Country and Rock), Southside Stage

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-5-6 p.m.: Face Painting by Leah, Rec Building

-6:30 p.m.: “Meet the Service Puppies in Training to be Service Dogs” by Susquehanna Service Dogs and Eastern Star, Southside Stage

-7 p.m.: Interstate Tractor Pull (Smoker/Modified Tractors, 4Ö4 Gas Pick-ups, Light Limiteds and 2WD Trucks), Competition Track

-7 p.m.: Junior Swine Showmanship, Judging Arena

-8 p.m.: Neal McCoy, Grandstand

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Collegiate Day — Show College Student ID for half price daily admission (parking rates still apply).

-8:30 a.m.: Open Dairy Show, Judging Arena

-8:30-9:30 a.m.: Zumba with Matt, Rec Building

-9 a.m.: Youth Talent Show, Southside Stage

-9 a.m.: Horseshoe Pitching Contest (Finals), Horseshoe Pitch Courts

-10:30 a.m.: “All About Kit Winemaking” by Nittany Valley Hardware, Grange Building

-11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Face Painting by Leah, Rec Building

-11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-11 a.m.-12 p.m.: The Cleary’s (Folk, Timeless, Classic Americana), Jubilee Grove

-11:30 a.m.: “Making Wine from Fresh Juice” by Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, Grange Building

-12 p.m.: Celebrity Chef Farm to Table featuring Penny from Juniper Village, Southside Stage

-1 p.m.: Youth Floral Design by A Flower Basket (Limited to 25 youth participants, age 8+, one per family), Rec Building

-1-4 p.m.: Visit with Daisey, Therapy Canine Volunteer with Centre County Emergency Management Agency, Centre County Government Tent

-2:30 and 4:30 p.m.: Kick Trax (Classics, Rock and Roll), Jubilee Grove

-3 p.m.: Junior Livestock Judging Contest, Judging Arena

-3:30 p.m.: 5-Day Bible Club, Rec Building

-3:30 and 5 p.m.: The Rocket Blasters (Classic Top 40 Rock), Southside Stage

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-5:30-6:30 p.m.: Line Dancing (Sponsored by Centre Boot Company), Competition Track

-6 p.m.: Adult Floral Design by Rooted Farmstead (Limited to the first 30 participants, one per family)

-7 p.m.: Grange Fair Rodeo (Sponsored by Centre Boot Company), Competition Track

-7 p.m.: Supreme Champion Showmanship Contest, Judging Arena

-8 p.m.: Consumed by Fire, Grandstand

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Military Appreciation Day — Active military and veterans admitted FREE with proof of service (parking rates still apply).

-8:30-9:30 a.m.: Zumba with Matt, Rec Building

-9 a.m.: Open Sheep Show, Judging Arena

-9 a.m.: Draft Horse Halter Classes, Equine Center

-10 a.m.: Little King and Queen Contest (Sponsored by Your First Page), Southside Stage

-10 a.m.: Pedal Tractor Pull, Competition Track

-10-11 a.m.: Line Dancing, Rec Building

-11 a.m.: Junior Beef Fitting Contest, Judging Arena

-11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.: Jason Pavlick (Folk, Country, Rock), Jubilee Grove

-12 p.m.: Celebrity Chef Farm to Table featuring Derek and tati from The Cakeshop by Tati, Southside Stage

-1 p.m.: Youth Cookie Decorating, Rec Building

-1:30 p.m.: Open Beef Show, Judging Arena

-2-7 p.m.: Centre County Government Job Fair, Centre County Government Tent

-3 and 4:30 p.m.: Grace Fala (Blues, Harmonica, Folk Guitar), Jubilee Grove

-3 and 4:30 p.m.: Nittany Valley Wranglers (Bluegrass Band), Southside Stage

-3:30 p.m.: 5-Day Bible Club, Rec Building

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-6-8 p.m.: Family Square Dance, Southside Stage

-7 p.m.: Side by Side Drag Racing (Sponsored by PA Lottery), Competition Track

-8 p.m.: Bryan Martin, Grandstand

Thursday, Aug. 21

Senior Citizens Day — Adults age 62 and over admitted FREE (parking rates still apply).

-8:30-9:30 a.m.: Zumba with Matt, Rec Building

-9 a.m.: Draft Horse Classic Cart, Pleasure Cart and Men’s Cart Classes, Equine Center

-9:30 a.m.: Scooter Pull (Sponsored by TandB Medical), Southside Stage

-10:30 a.m.: Healthy Aging Bingo (Sponsored by PA Lottery), Rec Building

-12-2:30 p.m.: Exhibit Buildings closed during the parade

-1 p.m.: Grange Fair Parade, Throughout the Grounds and Grandstand

-2:30-5 p.m.: Senior Health Fair (Sponsored by Centre HomeCare), Southside Stage

-3-9 p.m.: Tram Service available (Trams will start after the parade)

-3:30 p.m.: 5-Day Bible Club, Rec Building

-4: p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-4 and 5 p.m.: Rick Alderton (Gospel, Country Oldies), Jubilee Grove

-4:30-5:30 p.m.: Building with Legos, Rec Building

-5 p.m.: Meet the Animals! (Beef, goats, sheep, swine, rabbits, dairy), Judging Arena

-5 p.m.: Draft Horse Six-Horse Hitch, Open Riding-Western, Four-Horse Hitch, Unicorn and Team, Equine Center

-6 p.m.: Light Farm Tractor Pull, Competition Track

-6-7 p.m.: Face Painting by Leah, Rec Building

-6:30 p.m.: “The Art of Mushroom Log Gardening” by Penn State Extension, Southside Stage

-8 p.m.: Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band, Grandstand

Friday, Aug. 22

-9 a.m.: Draft Horse Ladies Cart and Team Classes, Equine Center

-9:30 a.m.: Junior Livestock Sale (Rabbits, poultry, beef swine, lambs, goats, dairy beef), Judging Arena

-10 a.m.: Celebrity Chef Farm to Table featuring Derek Confer from Champs Sports Grill, Southside Stage

-11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Fun with Science with PSU Science Students, Rec Building

-11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-12 and 1:30 p.m.: Kristi Jean and Her Ne’er Do-Wells (Western, Swing, Country), Southside Stage

-12 and 1:30 p.m.: Mack Berry (Country), Jubilee Grove

-1 p.m.: Health Walk Celebration (Sponsored by Mount Nittany Health), Jubilee Grove

-3 and 4:30 p.m.: Grace Fala (Blues, Harmonica, Folk Guitar), Jubilee Grove

-3 and 4:30 p.m.: Mack Berry (Country), Jubilee Grove

-3:30 p.m.: 5-Day Bible Club, Rec Building

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-5 p.m.: Draft Horse Six Horse Hitch, Youth Riding, Barrels, Four-Horse Hitch, Unicorn and Team, Equine Center

-6 p.m.: Two-Day Spectacular Atlantic Pro Pulling League National Event (Super Stock/Pro Stock Tractors, Mods, LPT, Semis), Competition Track

-6-7 p.m.: Line Dancing with Claudine and Fawn, Rec Building

-8 p.m.: Caleb and John, Grandstand

Saturday, Aug. 23

Food Bank Day — Tenters and RVers, donate your unused canned and dry goods at Headquarters.

-9 a.m.: Draft Horse Youth Decorating, Showmanship, Judging and Carts, Equine Center

-9-11 a.m.: Line Dancing, Rec Building

-10 a.m.: Celebrity Chef Farm to Table featuring Zach Lorber of State College High School Career and Technical Center, Southside Stage

-11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt, Rec Building

-11 a.m.-9 p.m.: Tram Service available

-1-4 p.m.: Turn and Learn Challenge: The Dangers of Impaired and Distracted Driving by Highway Safety Network, Gate 2

-2-3 p.m.: Face Painting by Leah, Rec Building

-4 p.m.: Chicken Dance, Jubilee Grove

-5 p.m.: James and John Cole Memorial Classic Six-Horse Hitch, Open Riding-English, Youth Four-Horse Hitch, Team-Youth Driver, Equine Center

-6 p.m.: Two-Day Spectacular Atlantic Pro Pulling League National event (Super Stock/Pro Stock Tractors, Hot Farm Tractors, Mod 4Ö4 Gas Trucks, LPS, Mods), Competition Track

-8 p.m.: Chris Woodward and Shindiggin, Grandstand

-8 p.m.: Exhibit Buildings close for workers to get exhibits ready for pick-up. No entry until 9 p.m.

-9 p.m.: Exhibits may be picked up by exhibitors including Granges, 4-H and FFA, Exhibit Buildings

-9 p.m.: Final Grange Fair Raffle Jackpot Drawing, Headquarters

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