Carbon County Fair

Carbon County Fair to Return August 8-13 Alicia L Silliman, Marketing/Public Relations Carbon County Fair – A 501(c)3 organization PO Box 633 Lehighton PA 18235-0633 You’re going to have a great time at this year’s event being held August 8-13 on Little Gap Road in Palmerton. The fair is open Monday through Friday from 4PM until 10 PM. Saturday, the fair opens early beginning at 2PM and closes at 10 PM. On Monday, it’s our opening ceremony, followed by line dancing with DJ Chicken Nugget, the band Steel Creek, a garden tractor pull and our fireworks spectacular. Tuesday is children’s day and there is a ride special from 4PM-10 PM. The Fabulous Grease Band also takes the stage with 2 shows, and don’t miss the Children’s Day Drawing and our free Lumberjack contest. Wednesday boasts Sr Citizen’s Day, the band, Nashville Music Company, and our first demolition derby of the week. On Thursday, get ready for Ronnie McDowell and Nashville Artist Leigh Pollari. The 2nd demolition derby of the week will also be making the mud fly on Thursday evening. For the very first time, on Friday, the Lehighton High School band will present at the fair. Also on Thursday, is the rock band, Mystery City, the barnyard Olympics and the classic tractor pull. On closing day, get ready for the popular trio, Dean Hahn & The Hawks followed by the Cramer Brothers band. There will also be a Coal Cracker Cornhole tournament and a tough truck event. All week long, remember to look for Buster the Clown on the midway & then check out the Amazing Anastasins, appearing for the first time at our fair. Admission is $7 per person for everyone 6 years and older and there is an additional $6 admission fee for the demo derbies and the tough truck event based on the same age guidelines. Parking is free. There is a daily ride bracelet available for purchase, although a strip of ride tickets may also be purchased