Grange fair days august 21st through august 29th pdf. Wtaj for the first time in its 146year history, the centre county grange fair was canceled. A history of the centre countys grange fair arguably the nations most unigue fair the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. In centre county held every august, the grange fair is a city within a town, as campers move into the grange park in centre hall, pa to live for more than a week. Norman lathbury explained in his book centre county grange encampment and fair that the intent was. The grange is a national agricultural organization that dates back to 1867 and serves the interests of farmers and their communities. Whats been dubbed as the nations most unique county fair, will be setting up camp in centre hall, pa for its 142nd season from august 19 27, 2016. State college, pa grange fair fills the grandstand with. A history of master rhones pic nic hardcover july 15, 1999 print length. Jul 05, 2020 the festival is held at the centre county grange in centre hall, which is home to over 1,500 rv hookup spots. Centre county grange fair at grange park in centre hall, pa.
Jul 31, 2019 find your way around the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. See more ideas about potter county, oliver hudson, ap us history. Tens of thousands visit the fair each year, and so many want to make tenting a tradition in their family that. Jennifer cifelli, communications director for the cclhm, said every. Centre hall the centre county grange fair and encampment has announced its grandstand headliners for 2021. If youd like to stay off of the fairgrounds check out out lodging opportunies. Aug 06, 2009 when george and tina traxler and their five children visit the centre county grange encampment and fair in centre hall, pa. Our founder, leonard rhone, organized the picnik of the local granges. And now year after year, campers return some going back generations.
The grange park equine center is a yearround show and exhibition center in the heart of central pennsylvania. Centre county suicide awareness prevention day september 10th through and month september pdf proclamation number 15 of 2015. The health and safety of our tenting and rv families, fairgoers, staff, concessionaires, sponsors, entertainers and others is of utmost importance. Rich with photos of the fair dating back to 1874, the reader will witness the grange fairs transformation from a picnic to the 10 day extravaganza it is today. Wtaj the centre county grange encampment and fair has introduced this 12 monthss grandstand headliners. This silver maple grew just a few feet in front of helens perogie place, and was a prominent part of the fairgrounds. Over 900 tents and 1600 campers filled with families call the fair home for 10 days each august.
Why you must attend the magical centre county grange fair. Extra special thanks to manager, darlene confer and maintenance office. Made utilizing salvaged wood from the centre county grange fairgrounds. The centre county library and historical museum will offer delivery of the centre daily times this year at the grange fair. Jun 11, 2018 the history of the centre county grange fair. This list makes it easy to find all of the locations of the book benches throughout centre county. A history of the centre county s grange fair arguably the nations most unigue fair the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. Each year, the centre county grange encampment and fair transforms the centre hall, pa grange park fairgrounds into a minicity full of food, games, music, rides, and exhibits. We fondly call it the grange fair, but the official titlequite a mouthfulis the centre county grange encampment and fair. A grange hall was built at montgomery in lycoming county in 1887. Members were urged to invite their neighbors so that they could learn about the grange organization. Progress grange building, 217 south pennsylvania avenue, centre hall.
Progress grange building, 217 south pennsylvania avenue, centre hall, pa 16828. The fair is an integral part of the agricultural and community history of the penns valley region of the county. D uring the last week in august, thousands gather at the grange fairgrounds in centre hall, centre county, to celebrate another year at one of the last agricultural encampment fairs in the country. Are you ready to experience grange park in a new way. This is the only official grange fair facebook page. Centre county grange fair annual central pa grange festival. Lathbury retired in 2012 as coordinator of centre county land. And centre hall is home of the grange fair which is often billed as the biggest of centre county s family reunions. Growing up in pa, ive experienced local fairs and festivals enough to feel i can rate grange fair at the top of the list for its history and uniqueness. Come to centre hall, pa and find out why so many folks wrap up every summer at grange park with the centre county grange encampment and fair.
Norman lathbury is the author of centre county grange encampment and fair 0. Pinerichland school district focused on learning for every student every day. The centre county grange encampment and fair, better known as the grange fair, is august 17th 25th, 2018. Central pennsylvania festival of the arts home facebook.
Grange fair is truly a step back in time 2008 marks its 4th year. Experience the wonder and excitement that is the centre county grange fair every august. This year marks the 144th anniversary of this unique fair. The fair just celebrated its 141st year and is one of the few large camping fairs left in the country. The centre county grange fair is a nineday fair and it is the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. A history of master rhones picnic hardcover july 15, 1999 print length.
Grange fair centre county museum centre daily times paper. Pa state archives mg493 pennsylvania state grange records. Special thanks to grange fair security, entertainment, merchandising, and concessions. The traditions come from the rich history of the grange fair and the people who envisioned the immense impact it could have on the community.
There are 950 tents, 0 rvs, hundreds of concessions, over 7,000 exhibit items, amusement rides, animals of all shapes and sizes, carnival games. Centre county grange encampment and fair happy valley. Since grange fair is cancelled for this year, we are transforming grange park into a campground. Creative and colorful handpainted book benches are scattered throughout centre county.
First, to establish a local community association consisting of neighbors and friends to enable discussion of local issues with candor and tolerance. Aug 27, 20 centre county grange fair tuesday august 27, 20. Aug 21, 2014 centre hall celebrating its 140th year, the centre county grange fair will include eight days of firstrate entertainment on the stage of the fair s grandstand. The grange fair is a city within a town, as campers move into grange park in centre hall, pa to live for more than a week.
After having to cancel last years annual encampment, the 147th. State college, pa grange fair links generations together. Centre county grange encampment and fair, centre hall, pennsylvania. It is the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. The grange fair is an annual fair and camping event held in centre hall in centre county, pennsylvania each year since 1874. Even the size of the fair has grown to include 1,000 tents, 1,500 rvs, hundreds of concessions, over 7,000 exhibit items, amusement rides, livestock, tractor pulling and much more. The grange fair began in 1874 when leonard rhone urged his progress grange to join their sister subordinate granges in having a picnik to. It includes 1,000 tents, 1,500 rvs, hundreds of concessions, over 7,000 exhibit items, nationally known entertainment, amusement rides, livestock competitions, equine events, tractor pulling and much more.
Some of our most wellknown events and festivals include arts fest, the peoples choice festival, the grange fair and central pa 4th fest. Check out our online holiday eventa december to remember. Sep 02, 2014 the centre county grange encampment and fair in centre hall, pennsylvania just ended. Derek snyder is a graduate of penn state and is employed by pennsylvania state representative torren ecker. The annual fair, which is scheduled to be held aug. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the grange fair is an annual fair and camping event held in centre hall in centre county, pennsylvania each year since 1874. The bryce jordan center hosts concerts, penn state sporting events and conventions. Daily motorsports action, live grandstand shows, equine and livestock events, health and wellness activities, awardwinning exhibits, and new this year is the strong man and woman competition. The fair is typically held in the last full week of august. From centre county grange encampment and fair, a history of master rhones picnic. For those youth entering any animals or items in the 4h division at the centre county grange fair each member must have hisher project book s and, if applicable, record book s checked at the 4h book check station during fair checkin. The county is home to state college and penn state university as well as boalsburg, which claims to be the birthplace of memorial day.
Letter from kimberton community fair committee, 361972. Central pennsylvania festival of the arts, state college, pennsylvania. The best days of summer centre county grange fair at. After having to cancel final 12 monthss annual encampment, the 147th grange truthful in centre corridor runs this 12 months from aug. About the fair grange fair centre county grange fair. Norman lathbury explained in his book centre county grange encampment and fair that the. The grange fair emerged after a farmer with the department of agriculture decided that farmers would benefit from a fraternal organization to promote their social, political, and business interests nationally. The centre county grange encampment and fair began in 1874 as the grangers picnik. Centre county grange encampment and fair local flavor. Annual centre hall bluegrass festival remington ryde. Home on the grange pennsylvania center for the book.
The best days of summer grange fair centre county grange. This massive tree was removed from the fairgrounds in 2016 due to verticillium wilt. The plan of the founders was to react to the disrepair and difficult economic situation left in the wake of the civil war. Explore surrounding communities like bellefonte for its victorian beauty, boalsburg for its history or other towns.
Scouts to host winter festival centre county gazette. For additional information or to inquire about available dates, call 8143649212. It consists of thousands of people camping at the fairgrounds in large, green, rented tents with asphalt floors. With over 100 food vendors, the selection of amazing fair food is endless. May 21, 2020 grange fair grounds, centre hall, centre county, pa. Aug 14, 2019 according to the 125th anniversary book, centre county grange encampment and fair a history of master rhones picnic, this was the beginning of tenting, exhibits and a threeday. Norman lathbury author of centre county grange encampment. Book benches of centre county bookbenchescentrecounty. News mount nittany health walk provides the counter weight to fair food. Caramel apples, corn dogs, funnel cake, and deep fried somethingthatwasoncehealthy, like vegetables they all await visitors to the centre county grange fair.
Centre county grange encampment and fair november 17 at 8. Centre county grange fair and encampment a history of. Grange park offers winter storage for rvs, boats, and cars. Grange fair committee thanks to the fair folks who provide the space, partnerships, and patience to make us the most unique library in the country.
Local foods week august 2nd through august 8th pdf proclamation number 16 of 2015. Premium books centre county grange fair at grange park. When darlene confer applied for a state grant for a cuttingedge equine center at the centre county grange fair park, little did she know the. Reminisce about the entertainment, souvenirs, rides, exhibits and farm equipment that are a part of the fair tradition. His book, centre county grange encampment and fair, a history of master rhones picnic, published in 1999, was very helpful. The traditions come from the rich history of the grange fair and the people who. About the fair grange fair centre county grange fair at.
About the fair centre county grange fair at grange park. It is with great sadness that the centre county grange fair committee announces the cancellation of the 2020 centre county grange encampment and fair due to concerns related to the covid19 pandemic. Centre county grange encampment and fair home facebook. With a 147year history, the fair is a homeawayfromhome to families in 1,000 tents and 1,500 rvs. Wtaj the centre county grange encampment and fair has announced this years grandstand headliners. This bench depicts several typical scenes from the centre county grange encampment and fair, one of the largest public events in centre county. Bellefonte reads promotes the love of reading centre. This narrative, character based film chronicles a vanishing piece of americana, the last remaining agricultural encampment fair in the country, and the families who spend months preparing for this unique rural phenomena. Grange fair announces grandstand entertainment for 2021. Centre county 4h program policies and procedures centre. The fair is an integral part of the agricultural and community history of the. Come for the concerts, the rides, the amazing food, the games, and the competitions. We have indoor, underroof, or outside options available.
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