The Elizabethtown Fair is one of 109 Pennsylvania State Fairs.

We offer animal, agricultural, competitive and commercial exhibits. We have a free petting zoo, free nightly entertainment, contests for all ages, rides and lots of great food!

Schedule of Events:

August 19, 2023:

9:00am - 1:00pm: Needlecraft (Dept. 18) and Art, Photography and Crafts (Dept. 19) entries received at Church Fellowship Hall (Note: LEGOS and K’NEX’S accepted Sunday and Monday only)

9:00am - 12:00pm: Baby and Pets Photos, Talent Show, Baby Race, and 2×4 Woodworking and Rebar Metalwork entries received at Fair Office

August 20, 2023:

1:00pm - 6:00pm: Market Livestock entries received

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Swine weigh-in

2:00pm: Rabbit entries received

3:00pm: Rabbit Show and Showmanship (petting tent)

3:00pm: Lamb and Goat weigh-in

4:00pm - 7:00pm: Needlecraft (Dept. 18) and Art, Photography and Crafts (Dept. 19) entries received at Church Fellowship Hall

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Beef and Dairy Beef weigh-in

August 21, 2023:

9:00am: Market Goat Show

10:00am - 7:00pm: Competitive Exhibits (excluding Depts. 18 and 19) received at Church Fellowship Hall

2:00pm: Market Lamb Show

5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm: Woody’s Barnyard Racers

5:45pm: Flag Raising Ceremony (Kiwanis Stage)

6:00pm: Fair Queen Competition with Dan and Galla (Kiwanis Stage)

6:00pm - 11:00pm: Ride for One Price

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Ironwood Drive Band (Bluegrass) (PA Lottery Stage)

6:00pm: Addi Grace

7:00pm: 3-Legged Race (children)

8:15pm: Jess Zimmerman Band (Kiwanis Stage)

August 22, 2023:

9:00am - 4:30pm: Competitive Exhibit area closed for judging

10:00am: Beef Show (Breeding, Market, Dairy)

1:00pm: Egg and Spoon Race (children)

2:00pm - 6:00pm: Ride for One Price

4:30pm: Exhibits open in Church Fellowship Hall

5:00pm: Swine Show

5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm: Woody’s Barnyard Racers

5:30pm: Baby Race (Kiwanis Stage)
Sponsored by Elizabethtown Kiwanis & Craig Rothstein - State Farm Insurance

6:00pm: Mockingbird

6:30pm: Talent Show with Dan and Galla (Kiwanis Stage)
Sponsored by Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce

7:00pm: Adult Skid Loader Rodeo (horse arena)

7:00pm: Sack Race (children)

7:00pm: Annual Baked Goods Auction (PA Lottery Stage)

August 23, 2023: Senior Citizens Day

10:00am - 11:30am: Registration for Senior King and Queen

11:00am - 11:45am: Glenn Miller The Big One Man Band (PA Lottery Stage)
Sponsored by Masonic Village

11:45am: Senior King and Queen Announced (PA Lottery Stage)
Sponsored by Paramount Senior Living

1:00pm: Pie Eating Contest (children and senior citizens)

1:30pm: Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

2:00pm - 6:00pm: Ride for One Price

4:00pm-5:00pm: Market Livestock Exhibits released

5:00pm: Fleece to Shawl Demo (petting tent)

5:00pm: Supreme Champion Market

5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm: Woody’s Barnyard Racers

5:30pm: Sale of Champions

6:00pm: Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Grant Bryan (country) (PA Lottery Stage)
Sponsored by Masonic Village

6:00pm: Not Quite Rite

7:00pm: Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

7:00pm: Obstacle Course (children)

7:00pm: The Uptown Band (variety) (Kiwanis Stage)
Co-Sponsored by Fulton Bank

August 24, 2023:

7:00am - 11:00am: Breeding Livestock and Dairy check-in

12:00pm: Breeding and Pygmy Goat Show

1:00pm: Sponge Race (children)

1:30pm: The Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

2:00pm - 6:00pm: Ride for One Price

2:00pm: Breeding Sheep Show

5:00pm: Angora Rabbit Fiber Demo (petting tent)

5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm: Woody’s Barnyard Racers

6:00pm - 9:00pm: Josh Squared Band (variety) (PA Lottery Stage)

6:00pm: Corina Rose (country)

6:00pm: Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

7:00pm: Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

7:00pm: Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods (oldies) (Kiwanis Stage)

7:00pm: Mini Hale Bale Toss (children)

7:30pm: Tractor Games (horse arena)

August 25, 2023:

8:00am: Dairy Show

1:30pm: The Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

2:00pm - 6:00pm: Ride for One Price

3:00pm: Celebrity Showmanship (show ring)

5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm: Woody’s Barnyard Racers
Air Methods/WellFlight Helicopter Fly-in (arena)

6:00pm: Pedal Power Tractor Pull

6:00pm: Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

6:00pm: Carl O’Callahan

7:00pm: Rock N’ Roll Pet Store Kids Show

7:00pm: Annual Elizabethtown Fair Auction (PA Lottery Stage)

7:00pm: Pentagon (Kiwanis Stage)
Co-Sponsored by The Merchandiser

August 26, 2023:

10:00am: Horseshoe Pitch

12:00pm: Ride for One Price (12-5 p.m.)

1:00pm: Corn Hole Tournament Registration

2:00pm: Corn Hole Tournament

2:00pm: Hay Bale Throwing Contest

3:00pm: Buck Shot Tournament (PA Lottery Stage)
Sponsored by Moo Duck

3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm: Woody’s Barnyard Racers

4:00pm: Livestock Exhibits released

4:30pm: Frog Jumping Contest

5:00pm: Competitive Exhibits close

6:00pm: DMC Duo

7:00pm: Mike Bishop, Comedy Hypnotist (PA Lottery Stage)

7:00pm: LUV GODS (variety) (Kiwanis Stage)
Sponsored by Dan and Heather Butz/Cornwell Tools

7:00pm - 10:00pm: DJ Chicken Nugget Country Line Dancing (Ag Complex)

9:00pm: Mike Bishop, Comedy Hypnotist (PA Lottery Stage)

9:00pm: Winners of Baby Photo and Pet Photo Contests announced

10:45pm: Fireworks

Fair ends at 11:00 p.m.

August 27, 2023:

3:00pm - 6:00pm: Competitive Exhibits released

Dates: August 21 - 26, 2023

Hours:

Monday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00pm

Location:

Elizabethtown Fairgrounds,
900 East High Street,
Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Admission: Free

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