The Great Stoneboro Fair Kicks Off on August 31

| August 24, 2016

Fair 2STONEBORO, Pa. (EYT) – The 149th annual Great Stoneboro Fair kicks off this year on August 31.

The fair will be held from August 31 through September 5 and will include events such as animal shows and contests, harness racing, truck and tractor pulls, live music, and auctions.

A new feature this year is “Throwback Thursday,” when gate admission is reduced from $10.00 to $8.00 on September 1, with the donation of one non-perishable canned food item. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands.

Shirley McIntire, President of the Board of Directors for the Stoneboro Fair, said the fair averages around 25,000 visitors throughout the week. This year, the board is hoping for 30,000.

McIntire said the Stoneboro Fair is a family-oriented experience.

“I think the gathering of everyone from big families, or people in a family that moved away – they not only come back to see their family, but they come back to see their friends,” McIntire explained. “They know this is where they’re going to be. It’s a big overall reunion.”

The Stoneboro Fair will celebrate its 149th anniversary this year.

The Stoneboro Fair will celebrate its 149th anniversary this year.

Animal shows and contests include:

August 31

  • 10:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show in the Wildlife Building
  • 7:00 p.m. – Milking Contest in the Milking Parlor

September 1

  • 7:00 p.m. – Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Awards in Mohney Arena

September 2

  • 8:30 a.m. – Dairy Cattle Judging in Mohney Arena
  • 10:00 a.m. – Miniature Equine and Pony Show in Alex Sharp Horse Ring
  • 4:30 p.m. – Skybound Dog Sports Show in Center Field
  • 5:00 p.m. – Miniature Equine and Pony Show in Alex Sharp Horse Ring
  • 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – Skybound Dog Sports Show in Center Field

September 3

  • 9:00 a.m. – Draft Horse and Haflinger Horse Show followed by the Hitch and Obstacle Classes in Alex Sharp Horse Ring
  • 10:00 a.m. – Junior Polled Hereford Show For Western Pa., Open Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goat Show in Mohney Arena
  • 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Skybound Dog Sports Show in Center Field
  • 5:00 p.m. – Draft Horse & Haflinger Hitch and Obstacle in Alex Sharp Horse Ring
  • 7:30 p.m. – Skybound Dog Sports Show in Center Field

September 4

  • 10:00 a.m. – Light Horse Halter Classes followed by The Great Stoneboro Fair Light Horse and Pony Show in Alex Sharp Horse Ring
  • 12:30 p.m. – Grand Cavalcade Parade at the Grandstand
  • 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – Skybound Dog Sports Show in Center Field

September 5

  • 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – Skybound Dog Sports Show in Center Field

Stoneboro Fair Admission

  • $10.00 Gate Admission Fee (2 years and older)
  • Free for children under 2 years of age, does not include ride fees

Admission Includes the Following:

  • Grandstand Seating For All Shows and Harness Race (Seats are on a “first come basis” – No Reserve Seating)

Midway Rides

  • Thursday – 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Friday – 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday –  12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Sunday – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Monday – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For more information and a full schedule of events, visit stoneborofair.info or call (724)-376-2852.

Stoneboro Fair Association is located at 2381 Mercer Road in Stoneboro, Pa.

(Photo courtesy of The Great Stoneboro Fair)


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