Lycoming County Fair starts today
The Lycoming County Fair opens July 9 with the traditional harness racing at 4 p.m., kicking off 11 days of drool-worthy fair food, exciting carnival rides, adorable animals and all-round family fun.
In addition to the rides, livestock shows and delicious treats, a plethora of performances and activities are planned.
Here’s a look at some of the events slated for the 2025 Lycoming County Fair.
July 9 — Fair opens at 4 p.m., free admission
• 4 p.m. — Harness racing, grandstand
July 10 — Fair opens at 4 p.m., rides open at 5 p.m.
• 4 p.m. — Harness racing, grandstand
• 7 p.m. — Livestock supply auction
July 11 — Fair opens at 4 p.m., rides open at 5 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. — Bulls and Barrels, grandstand, $12
July 12 — Fair opens at 10 a.m., rides open at 2 p.m.
• 10 a.m. — Antique tractor pull
• 4 p.m. — Draft horse show
• 5 p.m. — Tommy Hedrick Memorial Demolition Derby, grandstand, $12
• 7 p.m. — Obstacle trail clinic
July 13 — Fair opens at 10 a.m., rides open at 2 p.m.
• 9 a.m. — Open horse show
• 10 a.m. — Hillbilly garden tractor pull
• 5 p.m. — Demolition derby/figure 8 racing, grandstand, $12
• 5 p.m. — Vesper service, Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavillion
July 14 — Fair opens at 4 p.m., rides open at 5 p.m.
• 9 a.m. _ Open sheep show
• 6 p.m. — Dairy showmanship followed by Old Timer’s show
• 7 p.m. — Open mounted fun horse games
• 7 p.m. — Monday Night Mayhem live pro wrestling, pricing varies based on seating
July 15 — Youth Day, $2 Tuesday; fair opens at 4 p.m.
• 9:30 a.m. — Children’s story hour, Jeff Jordan Logging & Excavating Pavillion
• 11 a.m. — School Day program, grandstand, free
• 5 p.m. — Mounted dance party
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Kids activities, grandstand, free
• 7 p.m. — East Coast Outlaws mounted shooting demonstration
July 16 — Senior Citizens Day (adults age 65+ get in free with ID); fair opens at 4 p.m.
• 5 p.m. — Open pony/miniature horse show
• 6 p.m. — Antique tractor pull, grandstand, free (rain date: 8 a.m., Saturday, July 19)
• 6 p.m. — Open swine show
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Shown on the cover, Olivia Funson, of Unityville, tends to her steer while doing evening chores at the Lycoming County Fair on July 16, 2024.
July 17 — Military Day (military
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Above left, a group of young competitors takes off from the starting line to begin a stick pony race at the Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville on July 12, 2024. Above right, per tradition, harness racing was the opening feature at the fair on July 10, 2024.
Lycoming County Fair opens today
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personnel get in free with ID); fair opens at 4 p.m.
• 9:30 a.m. — Open goat show
• 5 p.m. — Supreme Showmanship competition
• 6 p.m. — Open stick horse show
• 7 p.m. — Demolition derby/figure 8 racing, grandstand, $12
• 7 p.m. — Tack auction, Red Dog Mobile Storage Stage
• 7:30 p.m. — 4-H Family Fun Night, lamb and calf dressing contest
July 18 — fair opens at 4 p.m., rides open at 5 p.m.
• 9 a.m. — Open beef show
• 6 p.m. — Youth livestock sale
• 6 p.m. — Dale Wheeland Tractor Pull, grandstand, $12
July 19 — fair opens at 10 a.m., rides open at 2 p.m.
• 1 p.m. — Pony pull
• 4 p.m. — PTPA 4x4 truck pull, grandstand, $12
The Lycoming County Fairgrounds are located at 501 Route 405, Hughesville. Visit lycomingfair.net for more information on other events, vendors and pricing.
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Troy Fair returns with light shows, pig races and Jeff Dunham
The Troy Fair returns Monday through Saturday, July 21-26, with classic fair flair and a little something new, too.
Amidst the tractor pulls, derbies, woodcarving and pig races, star characters Achmed, Peanut, Walter, Jose and Bubba J will take the stage with a hand from their ring leader, world-renowned comedian Jeff Dunham.
While the complete schedule wasn’t finalized at the time of this guide’s publication, here’s a look at the week’s biggest known events and specials.
Sunday, July 20
• 7 p.m. — The 2024 Fair Queen and her court will kick off the 2025 fair’s official opening by crowning a new queen at the Lower Meadow Pavilion Stage. Free admission.
Monday, July 21
• 6:30 p.m. — Empire State Pullers tractor pulls, pricing starts at $17 for adults
Tuesday, July 22
• Senior Citizens Day — Adults age 65+ get in free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• 6:30 p.m. — Tractor and truck pulls, pricing starts at $13 for adults
• 9:30 p.m. — Drone light show in partnership with Starlight Aerial Productions
Wednesday, July 23
• 7 p.m. — Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence. Doors open at 6 p.m. See pricing information online.
Thursday, July 24
• Military Appreciation Day — Free admission all day for veterans and active duty service members, with ID.
• 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Farmers market, crafts, wineries and beer tasting by the creek
• 2 and 6 p.m. — Performances by American Idol finalist Aaron Kelly, Lower Meadow Pavilion Stage.
• 7:30 p.m. — Bullride Mania, pricing starts at $13 for adults
Friday, July 25
• 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Farmers market, crafts, wineries and beer tasting by the creek
• 7 p.m. — Demolition derby, pricing starts at $10 for adults
Saturday, July 26
• Kids Day — The annual bike raffle will see two children, one boy and one girl, take home new bikes and helmets. Winners will be drawn at 4 p.m.
• 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Farmers market, crafts, wineries and beer tasting by the creek
• 2 and 6 p.m. — Performances by the “ultimate Disney tribute band,” The Little Mermen. Lower Meadow Pavilion Stage.
• 6:30 p.m. — Demolition derby, pricing starts at $10 for adults.
Held in Alparon Community Park on Route 14 North, just outside of Troy, the Troy Fair’s gates will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with rides opening at 4 p.m. Monday, then at 1 p.m. for the rest of the week and noon on Saturday. Visit troyfair.com to learn more about pricing — including specially priced presale packages, and events as they are added.
173RD SULLIVAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Forksville, PA
11:00 am Friend of Fair - Outside stage 12:00 pm Veterans assembly/flag raising
1:00 pm GEM Radio station - outdoor stage
1:00 pm Judging of dairy cattle & goats – Barn arena
1:30 pm Sullivan County Chili Cook-Off – Hart Building
2:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
2:30 pm Apple Pie Contest – Hart Building
3:00 pm AM Flashback Don Cicero
3:30 pm Homemade Ice Cream and Milkshake contest – Hart Building
4:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
6:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
6:00 pm Tractor pull Friday, August 29
9:00 am Draft horse judged at halter – Grandstand
10:00 am 4-H livestock show – Barn arena
10:00 am Lightweight horse pull – Grandstand
11:00 am Double M Amusements Carnival rides open
12:00 pm Heavyweight horse pull – Grandstand
12:00 pm Houston Baker – Outside stage
2:00 pm 4-H livestock sale – Barn arena
2:00 pm Houston Baker - Outside stage
3:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
4:00 pm Houston Baker – Outside stage
5:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
6:00 pm 4x4 Truck pull
7:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show) Saturday, August 30
10:00 am Poultry show – Barn arena
11:00 am Double M Amusements Carnival rides open
12:00 pm Animal dressing contest – Barn arena
12:00 pm Sweet Biscuit Band - outside stage 12 - 4 pm 414 Cruisers Car Show
2:00 pm Sweet Biscuit Band - outside stage
3:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
4:00 pm Sweet Biscuit Band - outside stage
5:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
5:00 pm 4H Achievement Program - Barn arena
7:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
7:30 pm Why Not Me Tribute to Garth, Reba and The Judds (Tickets required) Sunday, August 31
10:00 am Registration for kids’ activities – Grandstand
11:00 am Double M Amusements Carnival rides open
11:00 am Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
Starting at Kids’ pedal pull (3-8), Kiddie Mutton Busting 12:00 pm Hay bale throwing contest (ages 9 -18) 1:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
2-4pm Van Wagner with Matt Harrison - Outside Stage
3:00 pm Giant ice cream sundae
4:30 pm Kiddie demo derby (ages 3 - 10)
5:00 pm Magicman TJ Hill (Kids show)
6:00 pm Cow pie bingo – Barn arena – sponsored by Sullivan County Dairy Promotion
6:00 pm Demolition derby - Tickets required
Troy Fair Website
No shortage of activities to enjoy at the Clinton County Fair
The Clinton County Fair makes its big return Friday, July 25, through Saturday, Aug. 2. Music, chow, livestock and an array of fun are slated for each day, capped off with a nightly drawing at 9:30 p.m. Winners must be present to receive their prizes. Here’s just a small sample of what’s in store.
Friday, July 25
• Clint’s County Fair Diner opens daily at 7 a.m.
Saturday, July 26
• 3 p.m. — Fair’s opening ceremony, main stage
• 3:30 p.m. — Crowning of the 2025 Clinton County Fair queen
• 7 p.m. — Figure 8 and demolition derby, racetrack, $10
• 8 p.m. — Bill’s Happy Camper Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Sunday, July 27
• 8:30 a.m. — Worship service with Bradley Strange of Loganton Wesleyan Church
• 11 a.m. — Little Princess Contest, main stage
• 3 p.m. — Corn hole tournament, main stage
• 5 p.m. — 4x4 truck pulls, pulling track
Monday, July 28 — UPMC Day
• 7 to 9 a.m. — Homemade chocolate, junior, Blue Ribbon apple pie, and angel food cake baking contests, 4-H and Open Exhibit Building
• 7 p.m. — KOI drag racing, pulling track
Tuesday, July 29 — Pa. Lottery and Senior Citizens Day
• 11 a.m.. — Free senior bingo, Commercial Building
• 3 p.m. — Sizzling Seniors Talent Show, main stage
• 7 p.m. — Clinton County Speedway, racetrack (pricing set by Speedway)
Wednesday, July 30 — Youth Day, reduced wristband price from 1 to 4 p.m.
• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Kiddies Day registration, main stage
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Kiddies Day activities
• 6:30 p.m. — Kiddies Day at the Track, pulling track
Thursday, July 31 — Clinton County Community Foundation Day
• 10 a.m. — Youth horseback games
• 7 p.m. — Pedal Power truck pull, show arena
• 7 p.m. — Bullride Mania, lower horse ring, $15
Friday, Aug. 1 — Veterans Day, veterans get in free with ID
• 2 p.m. — Animal dressing contest, livestock arena
• 4 p.m. — Veterans program, main stage
• 5:30 p.m. — Hot dog and youth pie eating contests, commercial building
• 6 p.m. — Open gaming show (rain or shine)
• 7 p.m. — Clinton County Speedway, racetrack (pricing set by Speedway)
• 7:30 p.m. — Giant ice cream sundae, show arena
Saturday, Aug. 2
• 8:30 a.m. — Horseshoe pitching tournament
• 10 a.m. — Antique tractor bracket pulls, pulling track
• 12:30 p.m. — 18th annual Fairground Parade, all are welcome to participate
• 2:30 p.m. — Clinton County 4-H and FFA awards program follow by livestock sale, show arena
• 5 p.m. — Tractor driving competition, upper horse ring
• 7:30 p.m. — 7 Bridges-The Ultimate Eagles Experience, main stage
The Clinton County Fairgrounds are located at 98 Racetrack Road, Mill Hall. Visit clintoncountyfairpa. com for the complete schedule, pricing information and more.
Clinton County Fair website
Tioga County invites Isaac Cole & High Street to the fair
The 59th annual Tioga County Fair returns next week to celebrate local agriculture and talent. Though the official opening will be Monday, Aug. 4, weekend warriors can get an early look at the action with an antique tractor pull slated for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, or the open 4-H and FFA rabbit show and open horse show on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively.
Aug. 4
• 3 p.m. — The fair officially opens
• 5 p.m. — Amusement rides open
• 7 p.m. — KOI Drag Racing
Aug. 5 — Senior Citizens Day, adults over 62 get in free until 5 p.m.
• 9 a.m. — Open and junior goat show
• 1 and 4:30 p.m. — Bingo in the main building
• 7 p.m. — East Coast Pro Wrestling
Aug. 6 — Family Day, free admission for children age 11 and under
• 8:45 a.m. — 4-H and FFA dairy show
• Noon — Archery for a Quest
• 5 p.m. — Taste of Tioga sundae
• 6 p.m. — Talent contest
• 7 p.m. — Tractor/truck pull
Aug. 7 — Hometown Country Night
• 8:30 a.m. — Open and junior beef show
• 4 p.m. — Open and junior sheep show
• 7 p.m. — Bullride Mania rodeo
Aug. 8 — Fireworks at dusk
• 11:30 a.m. — Open dairy show
• 7 p.m. — Demolition derby
• 7 p.m. — Youth showmanship supreme champion
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Isaac Cole & High Street
Aug. 9
• 9 a.m. — Open dairy show
• 10 a.m. — Lumberjack competition
• Noon — Judging of supreme champion-dairy show
• 2 p.m. — Junior livestock and milk auction
• 7 p.m. — Demolition derby
• 7 p.m. — McNett Country Band square dancing
The Tioga County fairgrounds can be found about
County Fair Facebook
half a mile off of Route 6, midway between Mansfield and Wellsboro in Whitneyville. Visit tiogacountyfair.com for an updated schedule of events, pricing and registration information for various contests.
Tioga
Sullivan County Fair Facebook
Sullivan County Fair is celebrating its 173rd year
The 173rd annual Sullivan County Fair will close out the region’s fair season, running Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 27-31.
A free fair preview will kick things off Tuesday, Aug. 26, which includes a home talent night and the fair queen contest. Then the show really gets started when the fair officially opens at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Here’s a look at what’s going on that week.
Aug. 27
• 10 a.m. — Antique tractor pull
• 6 p.m. — Rides open
• 6 p.m. — Antique tractor pull
Aug. 28 — Senior Citizens and Veterans Day, free admission for adults 62 and older, and for veterans and active duty military
• 10 a.m. — Sullivan County senior fun and activities
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Health fair
• 11 a.m. — Geisinger Gold bingo
• Noon — Veterans assembly and flag raising
• 1:30 p.m. — Sullivan County Chili Cook-off, Hart Building
• 6 p.m. — Tractor pull
Aug. 29
• 10 a.m. — 4-H livestock show, barn arena
• 10 a.m. — Lightweight horse pull, grandstand
• Noon — Heavyweight horse pull, grandstand
• 6 p.m. — 4x4 truck pull
Aug. 30
• 10 a.m. — Poultry show, barn arena
• Noon — Animal dressing contest, barn arena
• Noon to 4 p.m. — 414 Cruisers Car Show
• 5 p.m. — 4-H achievement program, barn arena
• 7:30 p.m. — Why Not Me, tribute to Garth, Reba and The Judds (tickets required)
Aug. 31
Noon — Kids’ pedal pull, kiddie mutton busting and hay bale throwing contest
• 3 p.m. — Giant ice cream sundae
• 4:30 p.m. — Kiddie demo derby
• 6 p.m. — Cow pie bingo, barn arena
• 6 p.m. — Demolition derby (tickets required)
Find the Sullivan County Fairgrounds at 4430 Route 154, Forksville.
To see more events and performances, as well as admission and ticket pricing, visit sullivancountyfair.org
