“Being happy never goes out of style.”
~ Lilly Pulitzer
~1931-2013
A cotton candy stand paints a picture of happy times under the night sky
at the 167th Great Allentown Fair, a local tradition in Allentown,
Pennsylvania since 1852. And if you have a yen for sno-kones, popcorn, candy
apples and lemonade, they have that too!
The fair ran August 27 – September 2, 2019, a great way to wrap summer!
My personal favorite memory of the fair hands-down happened when I was a
child in the 1970s seeing a performance by my first heartthrob, Donny Osmond!
Oh, it’s still a thrill to hear him sing “Puppy Love!”
The Great Allentown Fair is an annual fair and agricultural show that is
held at the Allentown Fairgrounds. It is operated by the Lehigh County
Agricultural Society. It is one of the oldest fairs in the United States, and
one of the largest in the state of Pennsylvania.
The fair was first held in 1852 to showcase agricultural advancements and
to entertain patrons. It has since evolved to appeal to a broader audience,
adding more entertainment and dining options. Although it stays true to its
agricultural roots by offering petting zoos, livestock judging contests and a
farmer’s market, the modern-day fair focuses more on entertainment; it boasts a
carnival, talent shows and concerts.
