And let me tell you, after reading the on-line contest descriptions, I am drooling and seriously thinking of become a judge!Īnd speaking of food – what’s NOT to like about the variety of food found at a Fair? Forget about carbs, points or controlled portions. Believe me – these items beat assembly-line grocery products any time!Īttention sweet-tooth owners: Three of the major food contests at the Fair feature desserts! They are the Hershey Baked Product, Angel Food Cake, and the All-American Apple Pie. For those of you who are fans of “buy fresh, buy local”, area milk, cheese and baked goods will be showcased and sold. Other exhibits will include produce, commercial, floral and plus projects by 4H and FFA members. Some animals will even participate in an Animal Parade on Friday night. Animals will be judged for showmanship and some will also be for sale. There truly is something for everyone of every age to enjoy.Īnimal exhibits will include cows, steer, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits and horse shows. The Beaver Community Fair will highlight a variety of events, exhibits, food and fun. Beginning with the construction of a World War Veterans Memorial in 1958, there are now 14 buildings on the seven acre fairgrounds. Soon to follow were one act plays, talent shows and even the Miss Susquehanna Valley Beauty Pageant – a local counterpart of the Miss America Contest. Through community support the festival grew from one day to a full week, adding livestock exhibits, farm crops, athletic events and contests, concessions, eating stands and games. So successful was this venture that the entire community embraced it, inviting others to come and discover community pride and fun. Fairs are steeped in our heritage and traditions and I’m thrilled that they are alive and thriving in the Susquehanna River Valley, and the Beaver Community Fair in western Snyder County is a prime example of the best of the best, country County Fairs! Do yourself a favor and hop on Route 522 and head to Beaver Springs in September to enjoy a huge variety of Fair Fun!īilling itself as “a real country fair that celebrates the best of country living’, the Beaver Community Fair was first sponsored by students from the Vocational Agriculture and Home Economic Departments of Beaver Vocational High School in 1928, to exhibit agricultural, Vo-Ag, and home economic projects plus promote greater interest in agriculture for school and community and to encourage the production of better crops and a higher standard of rural life. Think of all movies or TV shows with scenes at the County Fair, usually at night, with lots of bright lights, crowds, games, cotton candy and someone always trying to win a stuffed animal for their sweetheart. Before Ipods and Ipads, TVs, Imax Theatres, PCs, Laptops, cell phones and Angry Birds, Americans would flock to their County Fair to enjoy the midway, rides, races, contests, agricultural competitions and rodeos. Modified Turbo Points use I.T.T.P.A.County Fairs are the quintessential American pastime. (Interstate Truck and Tractor Pullers Association) rules – #įor Enhanced Farm Tractor and Off the Farm Tractor rules use Snyder County Tractor Pullers Association rules, available online at Light Limited & Modified Turbo Rulesįor 7,700 lb. **Pro Farm and Mod Turbo follow I.T.T.P.A. * * * * * SATURDAY INTERMISSION * * * * *ĥ:00-6:00 PM Ray Belack of Gratz pulling his Pro Farm International 1066, “Ragin’ Red” Saturday, August 6, 2022, 6:00 PM - Interstate Sanctioned Tractor Pulls & Farm Tractor Pulls WEIGH IN / REGISTRATION: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Saturday, August 6, 2022, 10:00 AM - Farm Stock PACE Tractor Pulls WEIGH IN / REGISTRATION: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM # Ryan Hoyt of Shickshinny pulling his Super Stock CASE 970, “Nut Case” Friday, August 5, 2022, 6:00 PM - Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League/East Coast Sanctioned Trucks & Tractors & Snyder County Enhanced Tractor Pulls (Interstate Truck and Tractor Pullers Association) rules – # Mini Rods and Small Block 4×4 follow I.T.T.P.A. WEIGH IN / REGISTRATION: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Art Woolever of Montoursville pulling his Oliver 88 Thursday, August 4, 2022, 6:30 PM - Light Farm NO PACE Tractor Pulls and Interstate Sanctioned Mini Rod PullsĮNTRY FEE: $15 – Farm Stock classes, $20 – Interstate classes SUPERINTENDENT: Lucas Criswell | Phone: 57ĪLL contestants participating in this department MUST sign a waiver of liability. Sanctioned Tractor Pulls & Farm Tractor Pulls.
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