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AGRI~PLEX SQUARE / HARVEST PATIO
This relaxation and entertainment oasis offers a fine selection of brews, plenty of tables and seating, and a great vantage to see ZuZu Acrobats along with some great music and entertainment from the Harvest Patio stage. Look for the harvest-colored shade sails cascading from the roofline of Agri~Plex.
ZuZu Acrobats
Prepare to be impressed! The ZuZu Acrobats is a high energy show that features pyramid building, limbo, contortion, bottle balancing, tower of chairs, hand balancing and much more – two of these athletes competed on NBC-TV America’s Got Talent. Come see the show that will have you questioning your flexibility!
Showtimes:
Wednesday - 4:30, 7:00, 8:00 PM
Thursday - 1:30, 4:30, 8:00 PM
Friday - 1:30, 4:30, 8:00 PM
Saturday - 12:30, 1:30, 4:30, 8:00 PM
Sunday - 12:30, 1:30, 4:30, 8:00 PM
Monday - 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 8:00 PM
The One Wheel Wonder
Fasten those seatbelts - prepare to GASP and SCREAM, as the One Wheel Wonder takes unicycling to the ULTIMATE EXTREME.
Showtimes:
Thursday - 2:00, 7:00 PM
Friday - 5:00, 7:00 PM
Saturday - 2:00, 3:45 PM
Sunday - 5:00, 7:00 PM
Monday - 6:45, 8:30 PM
HARVEST PATIO
Showtimes:
Wednesday - 6:00, 8:30 PM - Tim Harakal
Thursday - 5:00, 8:30 PM - Line Dancing with DJ Chicken Nugget
Saturday - 5:00, 7:00 PM - Craig Thatcher
Monday - 12:30, 2:00 PM - Glenn Miller
Monday - 3:30, 5:00, 7:00 PM - Tim Harakal
AGRI~PLEX
Come inside the spacious exhibition building that showcases the best of what is grown, sewn, cooked, created and collected. See the competitions, live demonstrations and exhibits at the HEART of the FAIR!
Farm to Table Cooking Series
Sponsored by: Lehigh Valley Health Network, The Morning Call, UGI
Lehigh Valley’s dynamic weeklong series of Master Chefs and Culinary Experts sharing recipes and secrets tips! Foodies flock to see recipes prepared using the freshest ingredients by renowned experts. The Iron Chef Competition features chefs demonstrating the use of local, seasonal ingredients. Check out this year’s schedule.
Special Events
The bar is raised when stakes get higher and the judging goes LIVE! Take a seat at the Fair’s famous CULINARY CONTEST STAGE and join the excited contestants as their tantalizing dished and scrumptious baked goods are tasted and scored by a panel of judges Check out this year’s schedule.
Centennial Stage
Interactive contests, musical performances and magic and the Lehigh County Agricultural Society’s Agricultural Recognition Night can be found at this special area that invites participation and spectators.. Check out this year’s schedule.
MACHINERY AVENUE COURT
Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers
Have you ever seen a pig fly? Here’s one better. Have you ever seen a pig do a swan dive? Get ready…everybody’s favorite “oinkers” are back racing around a turf track and swimming…yes swimming…to the finish line in their own PIG-lympic size pool.
Showtimes:
Wednesday - 5:00, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 PM
Thursday thru Sunday - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 8:30 PM
Monday - 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:30 PM
MAINGATE COURTYARD
The Flying Wallendas
The world famous “Flying Wallenda” family will have you at the edge of your seat with their death-defying high wire circus-themed show. Sponsored by Signal 88 Security of Lehigh Valley
Showtimes:
Wednesday - 5:00, 7:00 PM
Thursday and Friday - 4:00, 6:30 PM
Saturday thru Monday - 1:30, 4:30, 6:30 PM
AGRI~LAND
Go on an AG-venture! Stroll through the barns in Agri~Land to see the pride of area farms, meet the dedicated farmers and maybe take a selfie or two with their four-legged friends.
LIVESTOCK BARNS POULTRY BUILDING
MOO...OINK, OINK…BAA…NAY…COCKLE DOODLE DOO… The Fair is home to over 1,000 farm animals for a whole week. Often imitated, never duplicated—the Fair’s livestock show is the real deal. The best of all species from area farms are here and ready to compete for blue ribbons.
4-H PETTING ZOO
Encounter a host of friendly farm animals at this charming petting zoo run by and benefiting Lehigh County 4-Hers.
LIL FARM HANDS
Calling young wanna-be farmers–roll up your sleeves and dig in! Fun chores and cool games turn a day at the fair into good old fashioned “down at the farm” fun all day long. Meet and milk “Aggie Hall,” the fair’s talking cow!
JUDGING TENT
The Headquarters for livestock judging, Barnyard Olympics and many other farm fun activities. Come to the Judging Tent Saturday to watch the traditional Lehigh County 4-H Livestock Sale! Check out this year’s schedule..
RCN FARMERAMA THEATER
This grassy park-like variety show setting features entertainment, and magic. The theater’s weeklong resident attraction, Puppy Pals goes on two to three times daily. See complete schedules on RCN Farmerama page.
The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show
From shelters to showbiz – watch the pooches of Puppy Pals perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats that you wish your family pet could do at home! These famous pups competed on NBC-TV America’s Got Talent. Sponsored In Honor of Frank Banko
Showtimes:
Wednesday - 4:15, 6:15 PM
Thursday - 3:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM
Friday thru Monday - 1:00, 3:00, 6:00, 8:00 PM
MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT
Hog Diggity Dog
700 pound hog, 13 rescue dogs and two camels, can you think of a better collab? Fairgoers beware, you may become part of the show! Sponsored by Diefenderfer Electric & Telecommunications
Showtimes:
Wednesday - 6:30, 8:30 PM
Thursday - 2:00, 8:30 PM
Friday thru Sunday - 2:00, 5:00, 8:30 PM
Monday - 2:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM
MAINGATE NIGHTCLUB & BIER GARDEN AT FAIR
The best Place to party on the FairGrounds!
Open noon til 2am ALL Fair Long!LIVE Bands and DJs every Night of Fair starting at 7pm
LIVE Bands and DJs every Night of Fair starting at 7pm
MainGate @ Fair Band Schedule
Wednesday, September 1: - The Cherry Bombs 7-11
Thursday, September 2: - Scott Marshall Band 7-11
Friday, September 3: - Girl Crue 7-11
Saturday, September 4: Raggae Night featuring Space Kamp, Bassline International 7-11
Sunday, September 5: Latin Night featuring Joel El Superable 7-11
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STROLLING ENTERTAINMENT
MOODONNA—Allentown Fair Mascot
She’s simply MOO-velous! The Fair’s bovine femme fatale charms children and their favorite grown-ups everywhere she goes. She roams throughout the grounds many times throughout the day.
GLENN MILLER—The BIG One Man Band
Singing his own Great Allentown Fair song and a host of others, Glenn Miller keeps the beat up and down the avenues, often accompanying Moodonna as she makes her rounds. He serenades the crowds with his accordion, harmonica, trumpet and many more instruments.
& who knows who else will POP up!