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Great Allentown Fair

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A grandstand at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania, built for events and performances.

The Great Allentown Fair is a big, happy event that happens every year in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It started a long time ago, in 1852, to show new ideas for farming and give families fun things to do together.

People love to visit the fair to see many exciting things. You can meet animals at the petting zoos, watch livestock contests, and visit a farmer's market with fresh foods. There are also lots of fun rides at the carnival, cool talent shows, and live concerts.

The fair has grown over the years but still keeps its farming roots. It is held at the Allentown Fairgrounds, a big place where everyone can enjoy many activities together. Even when sad times happen, like in 2020, the fair comes back to make everyone smile again.

Images

A view of the Allentown Fair in Pennsylvania during the 1940s, showing the fairground area with people and structures.
A horse exhibit from the Allentown Fair in the early 1900s.
A fairgrounds gate in Allentown, Pennsylvania, taken during the 2010s.

Related articles

Allentown, Pennsylvania
Livestock

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