Highlights
Expect major livestock and dairy shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, traditional Grange exhibits, and the extraordinary camping-fair atmosphere that makes this one of the most distinctive fairs in the country.
Centre County Grange Encampment & Fair Overview
Every year, Centre Hall hosts the Centre County Grange Encampment & Fair, which is one of Pennsylvania's oldest and most beloved fairs, a nine-day August tradition where families have camped on the grounds for generations in a uniquely American fair experience dating to 1874. The fair traces back to 1874, making it one of Pennsylvania's longest-running agricultural traditions.
Good to Know
Centre Hall sits in Penns Valley at the center of Pennsylvania — Penn State University in State College is minutes away, the Penn's Cave boat tour, Bald Eagle State Park, and the surrounding limestone farmland make this one of Pennsylvania's most rewarding fair destinations.
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