CENTRE HALL — Planning to attend the 2024 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. 22.
Friday, Aug. 16 — 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 Stress Busters at the Rec Building
- Noon and 1 p.m. — What’s in a Name Quartet at Jubilee Grove
- 1 p.m. — Centre County Residents Walk/Trot Gaming Show at the Equine Center
- 1:30 — Face Painting by Leah at the Rec Building
- 3:30 p.m. — 5-Day Bible Club at the Rec Building
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 4 and 5:30 p.m. — Kenny & G at Jubilee Grove
- 5 p.m. — Centre County Residents Gaming Show at the Equine Center
- 6 p.m. — Truck Pull at the Competition Track
- 6 p.m. — Family Line Dancing in the Rec Building
- 7:30 p.m. — Junior Market Dairy Beef Show at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Jo Dee Messina at the Grandstand
Saturday, Aug. 17
Tram service is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 7:30 — Grange Fair 5K sponsored by Encompass Health at the Grandstand
- 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 Jubilee Grove
- 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — 4-H Robotics and 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
- 12:30 and 2 p.m. — Bella Donna at the Southside Stage
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Jeremy Goodling at Jubilee Grove
- 3 to 4:30 p.m. — Sheep Fleece to Shawl Demo at the Rec Building
- 3:30 p.m. — Dairy Goat Show at the Judging Arena
- 3:30 and 5 p.m. — Kidz at Heart Band at the Southside Stage
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 6 p.m. — Tractor Pull at the Competition Track
- 6 p.m. — Meet the Animal: Swine between the Swin Barns
- 7 p.m. — Animal Dressing Contest sponsored by Bissinger’s Apple Dumplings at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Anne Wilson at the Grandstand
Sunday, Aug. 18 — Celebrate 150 Years of Grange Fair
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 at the Competition Track
- 10 a.m. — Junior Breeding Beef Show at the Judging Arena
- 11 a.m. — Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Snyder’s Concessions at the Southside Stage
- 11 a.m. — 150th Tenter Photos: Capturing History at the Grandstand
- 11 a.m. — Junior Market Beef Show at the Judging Arena
- 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. — Heather Olsen at Jubilee Grove
- 1 p.m. — 150th Antique Tractor and Car Parade at the Grounds and Grandstand
- 1 p.m. — Smokey the Bear at the Playground
- 1 p.m. — Tie-Dye at the Rec Building
- 3 p.m. — Face Painting by Leah at the Rec Building
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 4 p.m. — Junior Sheep Show at the Judging Arena
- 4 and 5:30 p.m. — Brandi Naugle at Jubilee Grove
- 5 p.m. — Meet the Animal: Dairy at the Milk House Area
- 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
- 7:30 — Celebrate 150 Years of Grange Fair with Cupcakes at the Grandstand
- 8:30 — Grange Fair: Celebrating 150 Years A Live Film Premiere at the Grandstand
Monday, Aug. 19 — 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. — Walk with the Y, meet at the Headquarters
- 9 a.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 Daniel Cutshall 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 3 p.m. — Child Seat Safety Check by Centre County Law Enforcement at the Security Building
- Noon and 1:30 p.m. — Acoustic Artifacts at Jubilee Grove
- Noon and 1:30 p.m. — Neon Hotel Band at the Southside Stage
- 1 p.m. — Equine Crafts and Ganes for All Kids at the Equine Center
- 2 p.m. — Junior Market Goat Show at the Judging Arena
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Joe Quick at the Jubilee Grove
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Krista Jean and her Ne’er Do-Wells at the Southside Stage
- 4 p.m. — Meet the Animal: Beef at the Beef Wash Area
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at the Jubilee Grove
- 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 at the Competition Track
- 7 p.m. — Swine Showmanship at the Judging Arena
- 8 p.m. — Aaron Tippin at the Grandstand
Tuesday, Aug. 20 — 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
- 9 a.m. — Youth Talent Show at the Southside Stage
- 9 a.m. — Horseshoe Pitching Contest at the Horseshoe Pitch Courts
- 9 a.m. — Walk with the Y at Headquarters
- 10:30 a.m. — All About Kit Winemaking by Nittany Valley Hardware at the Grange Building
- 11 a.m. — Family Line Dancing at the Rec Building
- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. — Joe Downer at the Jubilee Grove
- 1 p.m. — Celebrity Chef Farm to Table: Featuring Jordan Jasper from Centre Care at the Southside Stage
- 1 p.m. — Youth Floral Design by a Flower Basket at the Rec Building
- 2 p.m. — Meet the Animal: Sheep at the Sheep Wash Area
- 2 p.m. — Youth Sunflower Contest Judging
- 3 p.m. — Junior Livestock Judging Contest at the Judging Arena
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Tyler Calkins at the Jubilee Grove
- 3:30 p.m. — 5-Day Bible Club at the Rec Building
- 4 p.m. — Chicken Dance at Jubilee Grove
- 4:30 p.m. — The Brass Rats at the Southside Stage
- 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 at the Rec Building
- 6:30 p.m. — Penn State Extension 4-H Robotics and STEM at the Southside Stage
- 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. — Drew Green at the Grandstand
Wednesday, Aug. 21— 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.
- 9 a.m. — Open Sheep Show at the Judging Arena
- 9 a.m. — Draft Horse Halter Classes at the Equine Center
- 9 a.m. — Walk with the Y meeting at the Headquarters
- 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
- 11 a.m. — Youth Cookie Decorating at the Rec Building
- 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. — Flipside at Jubilee Grove
- 1 p.m. — Celebrity Chef Farm to Table: Featuring Derek and Tati from the Cakeshop by Tati at the Southside Stage
- 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. — The Egg Hill Poachers at the Jubilee Grove
- 3 and 4:30 p.m. — Chris Woodward and Shindiggin 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
- 4 p.m. — Meet the Animal: Goat at the Judging Arena
- 6 to 8 p.m. — Family Square Dance at the Southside Stage
- 7 p.m. — Junior Market Poultry Show at the Judging Arena
- 7 p.m. — Side by Side Drag Racing sponsored by the PA Lottery at the Competition Track
- 8 p.m. — Surf’s Up A Tribute to the Beach Boys
