Centre County Gazette

CENTRE HALL — For John Foster, country music didn’t begin under bright stage lights or in front of television cameras. It began in the dark. Long before millions of viewers watched him finish as runner-up on Season 23 of “American Idol,” before standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry and before a career that now…

CENTRE HALL — Summer’s grand finale is here. For more than 150 years, families have pitched their tents, parked their campers and gathered at Grange Park to celebrate one of Centre County’s most cherished traditions. From livestock competitions and homemade exhibits to nationally known musical acts, tractor pulls and midway rides, the 2026 Centre County…

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CENTRE HALL — Centre County Grange Fair attendees will see additional lights and action on the Midway this year with a new ride vendor. Sunshine Shows of Middleburg, who have been providing concessions at the Grange Fair, is slated to add a variety of midway rides to this year’s fair guaranteed to please all ages…

CENTRE HALL — As the sun begins to dip behind the tents and the smell of fresh-cut fries and funnel cakes drifts through the fairgrounds, another Grange Fair tradition comes alive. For many fairgoers, the music is just as much a part of the week as livestock shows, family reunions and late-night walks beneath the…

By GRACE NOVOSEL They say time flies. Boy were they correct! Let me give you a glimpse into my magical ride through an unforgettable year as the 2025 Centre County Grange Fair Queen. It all began when I stood on the stage, giving a speech about my ride on the merry go round at the Centre…