Country Scenes - Blue Ribbon Dreams
The Schuylkill County Fair, which runs July 31 through Aug. 5, offers fun for all ages. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The 34th annual Schuylkill County Fair, located at 2270 Fair Road in Schuylkill Haven, opens July 31 and runs through Aug. 5.
The theme of this year's fair is "Country Scenes - Blue Ribbon Dreams."
The fair will open at 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Saturday. Admission is $5. Children 12 and under are free. Ride bands will be available at an additional charge.
The fair queen will be crowned on the M&T Bank Stage at 8 p.m. July 31.
What to expect at the fair
Entertainment during the week will include:
Monday
• Diaspora, 7 and 9 p.m.
Tuesday
• Rehrig Brothers, 5:30 p.m.
• Reckless, 7 and 9 p.m.
Wednesday
• Crazy Hearts, 7 and 9 p.m.
Thursday
• Elvis returns with Shawn Klush, 7 and 9 p.m.
Friday
• Jesse Wade, 7 p.m.
• Parmalee, 9 p.m.
Saturday
• Juke Box Heroes Live, 7 p.m.
• Long Live the Beatles, 9 p.m.
Daily attractions include:
• Muttville Comix
• Peggy Hentz of Red Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
• Schuylkill Talent Showcase
• Porcupine Pat
• Farmer for a Day
• Kids' Tent
• Chain saw artist Todd Gladfelter
• Fly tying
Additional activities include:
• Truck and tractor pulls
• Dirt drag racing
• Cooking and food contests
• Handiwork exhibits
• Produce exhibits
• Animal exhibits
For more information, visit www.schuylkillfair.com, email schuylkillfair@gmail.com, call 570-739-2627, or find the fair on Facebook and Twitter.
