Is Grange Fair Cancelled for 2021?
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Is Grange Fair Cancelled for 2021?
CENTRE HALL — The Centre County Grange Fair and Encampment has announced its grandstand headliners for 2021. The annual fair, which is scheduled to be held Aug.
How much does it cost to park at the Grange Fair?
Grandstand shows are FREE with the price of Admission. Everyone entering Grange Park (age 12 and over) must present a ticket or, if entering as a re-admission, both a ticket and pass-out ticket must be presented. Parking: Weekly Parking Tickets are $16.00.
How long is the Grange Fair?
AUGUST 19-27, 2022 With a 148-year history, the fair is a home-away-from-home to families in 1,000 tents and 1,500 RVs. It is the only remaining tenting fair in the nation.
Are dogs allowed at the Grange Fair?
NO DOGS ALLOWED unless it is a service dog. This is for the safety of you, the public, exhibitors, and the livestock at the Fair.
Does the Grange Fair have rides?
2021 Grange Fair Info Livestock exhibits & sales, camping areas, carnival rides, concession stands, concerts, craft exhibits, food exhibits, and tractor pulls are just some of the attractions visitors can expect to see at the fair.
Why is it called a Grange Fair?
The fair originated as a local extension of the national Grange mission. In 1867, the Patrons of Husbandry, or Grange, organized as a national movement to improve the economic well-being of farmers, a group particularly hard hit by the aftermath of the Civil War and a later economic downturn.
Who founded Grange Fair?
Leonard Rhone
While a two dozen annual horse shows from March to October have breathed new life into the park, the Grange Fair remains the top draw. Founded in 1874 by Leonard Rhone as a picnic with overnight camping for farmers, the event has come a long way since its humble beginnings.
How many acres is the Grange Fair?
264 acres
Over time, the park grew to 264 acres. The organization now estimates that, during the fair, the park is home to 1,000 tents and 1,500 recreational vehicles during the fair. The park also makes room for hundreds of concessions stands, 7,000 exhibit items, along with numerous amusement rides.
