Published on August 10, 2024 07:30
The Carbon County Fair and Schuylkill County Fair put the area’s agricultural and craft communities front and center. People flocked to the two events, which also featured plenty of food, fun, and entertainment. Courtesy of these images, you can take another trip to the fairgrounds, where all things agriculture are celebrated.
Here are some of the highlights of the Schuylkill County Fair.
State troopers Corey Krok (left) and Jordan Hoffman participate in a relay race at the Schuylkill County Fair, where they and other police officers were on hand to show off patrol cars and equipment. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
A market basket by Lisa Teprovich of Mohrsville won awards at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Corn stalks and sunflowers are submitted for judging at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
A cow statue stands near the entrance to the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Leiby’s of South Tamaqua is one of the businesses with a food stand at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Fairground rides are on display at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Visitors climb the Ferris wheel at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
The winners of the Schuylkill County Fair’s Best of Show awards are shown here. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Cows rest at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Visitors to the Schuylkill County Fair line up for food. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
The entrance to a hayride at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Tractor parades are held daily at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS