CENTRE HALL — Planning to attend the 2025 Grange Fair? Take a closer look at the first week of events. For the final days of the fair schedule, stay tuned for The Centre County Gazette’s edition out on Thursday, Aug. 21.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14 — MOVE-IN DAY
Daily admission and daily parking tickets on sale until Friday, Aug. 15
- 7 a.m. — Tenter move-in begins
- 9 a.m. — Centre County Residents Show at the Equine Center
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Enter pre-registered exhibits in Grange Exhibit Buildings
- 1 p.m. — Overflow camping begins
- 4 p.m. — Centre County Residents Show Costume Class at the Equine Center
- 6 p.m. — Opening ceremonies at the Southside Stage
- 6 to 8 p.m. — Grange Fair 5K pickup and registration at Gate 2
- 7 p.m. — Junior Rabbit Show at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Vehicles must be removed from tenting and camping areas
FRIDAY, AUG. 15 — OPENING DAY
Tram service is available from 1 to 9 p.m.
- 9 a.m. — Health Walk sponsored by Mount Nittany Health at the Southside Stage
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Mount Nittany Health Fair at the Southside Stage
- 11 a.m. — Centre County Residents Mini Jumping Show at the Equine Center
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Kids Karaoke and Dance with Rick Rock from the Bus at the Rec Building
- 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. — Celtic Nations Duo at Jubilee Grove
- 1 p.m. — Centre County Residents Walk/Trot Gaming Show at the Equine Center
- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Face Painting by Leah at the Rec Building
- 2 p.m. — Junior Market Poultry Show at the Judging Arena
- 2:30 and 4 p.m. — Heather Olsen (Pasty Cline Tribute Artist and Country) at Jubilee Grove
- 3:30 p.m. — 5-Day Bible Club at the Rec Building
- 4 p.m. — Grange Exhibit Buildings closed for judging and open at 4 p.m. at the Grange Exhibit Buildings
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 4 p.m. — Meet the animals (beef, goats, sheep, swine, rabbits, dairy) at the Judging Arena
- 5 p.m. — Centre County Residents Gaming Show at the Equine Center
- 5 p.m. — Registrations due for RV and Tent decorating contest with the theme “Enchanted Forest” at the RV Office and Headquarters
- 6 p.m. — Truck Pull (gas and diesel trucks) at the Competition Track
- 6 p.m. — Line Dancing with Claudine and Fawn at the Rec Building
- 7:30 p.m. — Junior Market Dairy Beef Show at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Darryl Worley at the Grandstand
SATURDAY, AUG. 17 — CELEBRATE THE BEST DAYS OF THE SUMMER
Tram service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 7:30 a.m. — Grange Fair 5K sponsored by Encompass Health at the Grandstand (registration begins at 6:30 a.m.)
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Open and AQHA Horse Show at the Equine Center
- 8:30 a.m. — Junior Dairy Show at the Judging Arena
- 10 a.m. — Celebrity Chef Farm to Table: Featuring Heather McCloskey at the Southside Stage
- 10 a.m. — Farm Tractor Pull at the Competition Track
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Free Sight Screenings by Centre County Lions Foresight at the Wellness Court
- 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — 4-H Robotics, Legos Demo and Activity Stations at the Rec Building
- 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 2 p.m. — Mr. C’s Magic and Mystery at Jubilee Grove
- Noon and 1:30 p.m. — J-Tyme Bluegrass at the Southside Stage
- 2:30 and 4 p.m. — John White (acoustic classic and trop rock) at Jubilee Grove
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. — Sheep Fleece to Shawl Demo at the Rec Building
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Hillbilly Diesel (rock from the 80s to 00s) at the Southside Stage
- 3:30 p.m. — Junior Dairy Goat Show at the Judging Arena
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 6 p.m. — Tractor Pull (hot stock tractors, interstate mini rods and classic antique tractors) at the Competition Track
- 6:30 p.m. — “All About Ticks and the Diseases They Carry” by Penn State Extension at the Southside Stage
- 7 p.m. — Animal Dressing Contest sponsored by Bissinger’s Apple Dumplings at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Terry Lee Goffee, the Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash at the Grandstand
SUNDAY, AUG. 17 — CONCESSIONS AND BUILDINGS OPEN AT NOON
Tram service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 8 a.m. — Cowboys for Christ Worship Service at the Equine Center
- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Open and AQHA Horse Show at the Equine Center
- 9 a.m. — Church Services with Penns Valley Mens Chorus at the Southside Stage
- 9:45 a.m. — Sunday School Featuring Children’s Puppet Show at the Rec Building
- 10 a.m. — Garden Tractor Pull (youth pullers and mod/pro stock tractors) at the Competition Track
- 10 a.m. — Junior Breeding Beef Show at the Judging Arena
- 11 a.m. — Junior Market Beef Show at the Judging Arena
- 11 a.m. — Cornhole tournament registration begins at the Southside Stage
- Noon — Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Snyder’s Concessions at the Southside Stage
- 1 p.m. — Smokey Bear at the Playground
- 1 p.m. — Tie-dye (youth only) at the Rec Building
- 1 and 2:30 p.m. — Carol Sexton (sounds of Southern gospel) at Jubilee Grove
- 3 to 4 p.m. — Face Painting by Leah at the Rec Building
- 3 to 5:30 p.m. — Registration for bike giveaway sponsored by Packer’s Concessions at the Grandstand
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 4 p.m. — Junior Sheep Show at the Judging Arena
- 4 and 5:30 p.m. — Hops & Vines (covers, originals, electric pop) at Jubilee Grove
- 6 p.m. — Bike Giveaway sponsored by Packer’s Concessions at the Grandstand
- 7 p.m. — Church Services by Pomona Grange at the Southside Stage
MONDAY, AUG. 18 — KIDS DAY
Youth through high school ages admitted for free until 4 p.m.
Tram service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 8 a.m. — Junior Market Swine at the Judging Arena
- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest (qualifying rounds) at the Horseshoe Pitch Courts
- 9:30 a.m. — Kids Relay Races at the Grandstand
- 10 a.m. — Celebrity Chef Farm to Table: Featuring Jon Forshey from Elk Creek Cafe at the Southside Stage
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Temporary Tattoos by Make-A-Wish at the Playground
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Child Seat Safety Check by Centre County Law Enforcement at the Security Building
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Kids Day activities at the Rec Building
- 11 a.m. — Ice Cream Social sponsored by Centre County Commissioners at the Grandstand
- 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. — Flipside (blues, harmonica, folk guitar) at Jubilee Grove
- Noon and 1:30 p.m. — Screech Owl (rock-n-roll from American roots) at the Southside Stage
- 1 p.m. — Equine crafts and games for all kids at the Equine Center Pavillion
- 2 p.m. — Junior Market Goat Show at the Judging Arena
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Backlash (country and rock) at the Southside Stage
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 5 to 6 p.m. — Face Painting by Leah at the Rec Building
- 6:30 p.m. — “Meet the Puppies in Training to be Service Dogs” by Susquehanna Service Dogs and Eastern Star at the Southside Stage
- 7 p.m. — Interstate Traffic Pull (smoker/modified tractors, 4×4 gas pick-ups, light limiteds and 2WD trucks) at the Competition Track
- 7 p.m. — Junior Swine Showmanship at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Neal McCoy at the Grandstand
TUESDAY, AUG. 19 — COLLEGIATE DAY
College student ID will get you half the price of daily admission (parking rates still apply)
Tram service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m. — Open Dairy Show at the Judging Arena
- 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. — Zumba with Matt at the Rec Building
- 9 a.m. — Youth Talent Show at the Southside Stage
- 9 a.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest (finals) at the Horseshoe Pitch Courts
- 10:30 a.m. — “All About Kit Winemaking” by Nittany Valley Hardware at the Grange Building
- 11 a.m. to noon — Face Painting by Leah at the Rec Building
- 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. — The Cleary’s (folk, timeless, classic Americana) at the Jubilee Grove
- 11:30 a.m. — “Making Wine From Fresh Juice” by Seven Mountains Wine Cellars at the Grange Building
- Noon — Celebrity Chef Farm to Table: Featuring Penny from Juniper Village at the Southside Stage
- 1 p.m. — Youth Floral Design by a Flower Basket (limited to 25 youth participants, age 8+, one per family) at the Rec Building
- 1 to 4 p.m. — Visit with Daisy, therapy canine volunteer with Centre County Emergency Management Agency at the Centre County Government Tent
- 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. — Kick Trax (classics, rock-n-roll) at Jubilee Grove
- 3 p.m. — Junior Livestock Judging Contest at the Judging Arena
- 3:30 and 5 p.m. — The Rocket Blasters (classic top 40 rock) at the Southside Stage
- 3:30 p.m. — 5-Day Bible Club at the Rec Building
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Country Line Dancing sponsored by the Centre Boot Company at the Competition Track
- 6 p.m. — Adult Floral Design by Rooted Farmstead (limited to the first 30 participants, one per family at the Rec Building
- 7 p.m. — Grange Fair Rodeo sponsored by the Centre Boot Company at the Competition Track
- 7 p.m. — Supreme Champion Showmanship Contest at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Consumed by Fire at the Grandstand
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20 — MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Active military and veterans are admitted free with proof of service (parking rates still apply)
Tram service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. — Zumba with Matt at the Rec Building
- 9 a.m. — Open Sheep Show at the Judging Arena
- 9 a.m. — Draft Horse Halter Classes at the Equine Center
- 10 a.m. — Little King and Queen Contest sponsored by Your First Page at the Southside Stage
- 10 a.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull at the Competition Track
- 10 to 11 a.m. — Line dancing at the Rec Building
- 11 a.m. — Junior Beef Fitting Contest at the Judging Arena
- 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. — Jason Pavlick (folk, country, rock) at Jubilee Grove
- Noon — Celebrity Chef Farm to Table: Featuring Derek and Tati from the Cakeshop by Tati at the Southside Stage
- 1 p.m. — Youth Cookie Decorating at the Rec Building
- 1:30 p.m. — Open Beef Show at the Judging Arena
- 2 to 7 p.m. — Centre County Government Job Fair at the Centre County Government Tent
- 3 p.m. — Junior Poultry Showmanship at the Poultry Barn
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Grace Fala (blues, harmonica, folk guitar) at the Jubilee Grove
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Nittany Valley Wranglers (bluegrass band) at the Southside Stage
- 3:30 p.m. — 5-Day Bible Club at the Rec Building
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at the Jubilee Grove
- 6 to 8 p.m. — Family Square Dance at the Southside Stage
- 7 p.m. — Side by Side Drag Racing sponsored by the PA Lottery at the Competition Track
- 8 p.m. — Bryan Martin at the Grandstand
