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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Fair Eats ...


“Love is like a scoop of ice cream in a freshly pressed warm waffle cone … oh so good!”
            ~author unknown

A waffles and ice cream stand paints a picture of a quintessential summer night at the fair at the 167th Great Allentown Fair, a local tradition in Allentown, Pennsylvania since 1852.

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.