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Is Allentown Fair 2021 Cancelled?

Is Allentown Fair 2021 Cancelled?

The Lehigh County Agricultural Society, which owns and operates the fair, said its executive committee voted unanimously to hold a 2021 event, after it was canceled in 2020. Additional information will be released as COVID-19 guidelines evolve through the summer, organizers said.

Who is playing at Allentown Fair 2021?

The 2021 Allentown Fair will run six days instead of seven and there are three Grandstand shows this year: Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, and AJR. More on them later. Also, no free samples from culinary contests or live stage cooking demonstrations or events this year.

Who owns the Allentown Fairgrounds?

The Lehigh County Agricultural Society
The Lehigh County Agricultural Society is the nonprofit owner and operator of The Allentown Fairgrounds and The Great Allentown Fair. The Fair is the fulfillment of the Society’s mission as stated in its bylaws.

How much does it cost to get into the Allentown Fair?

How much does it cost to get into the Fair? Regular admission $8.00. Kids 12 & under ALWAYS FREE. SPECIAL ADMISSION PROMOTIONS.

Is the Allentown Fair open?

Hours. The hours of the Great Allentown Fair are: September 1, 2021: 4 p.m.–11 p.m. September 6, 2021: Noon–10 p.m.

What county is Allentown PA in?

Lehigh County
Allentown/Counties
The City of Allentown lies within the County of Lehigh, Pennsylvania. The County Seat is located in Allentown, at Seventh & Hamilton streets. To gain information, or to search for a specific department or person, please visit the Lehigh County website.

How old is the Allentown Fair?

It hosts the annual Great Allentown Fair in late summer. The fairgrounds, which was established in 1889, is composed of 46 acres and is owned and operated by the Lehigh County Agricultural Society.

How old is the Allentown Farmers Market?

Allentown got its first market house on Center Square in 1817. It was a wood and stone structure, 20 feet wide by 40 feet long had several entrances and was open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the summer and 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the winter.

How big is the Allentown Fair?

46 acres
The Allentown Fairgrounds is located at 302 North 17th Street in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It hosts the annual Great Allentown Fair in late summer. The fairgrounds, which was established in 1889, is composed of 46 acres and is owned and operated by the Lehigh County Agricultural Society.

What time does the Allentown Fair open?

The hours of the Great Allentown Fair are: September 1, 2021: 4 p.m.–11 p.m. September 2–5, 2021: Noon–11 p.m. September 6, 2021: Noon–10 p.m.

Is Allentown a nice place to live?

Allentown has been ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report. Allentown ranked 79 out of the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the country on the 2017 Best Places to Live list, with high rankings in the areas of quality of life, job market, value, desirability, and net migration.

What is Allentown famous for?

Allentown is known for many things, including its award-winning park system, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball team, and its rich Pennsylvania Dutch history.

What is demolition derby at Allentown Fair?

The J & J Demolition Derby is a Labor Day tradition where fenders fly on the Allentown Fairground’s historic racetrack as drivers, crash and smash into each other in qualifying heats until the last vehicle running becomes The Beast of the East Champion.

When do tickets go on sale for Great Allentown Fair?

Tickets on sale July 23. Multiplatinum indie pop trio AJR is coming to The Great Allentown Fair on Sunday, September 5. AJR unassumingly emerged as a hit-making outlier and one of the biggest indie bands in the world.

Who is playing at the Allentown Fair 2019?

Carrie Underwood, the seven-time GRAMMY® Award winning country music vocal powerhouse, is returning to The Great Allentown Fair with special guest: Dan Smalley.. Underwood has sold over 64 million records worldwide and has recorded 27 #1 singles, 14 of which she co-wrote.