County Fair Guide

Cumberland Ag Expo

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

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2026 Dates

August 4–8, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

What to Know

Held annually in Carlisle, the Cumberland Ag Expo is a five-day August agricultural exposition in the Cumberland Valley, showcasing the farming, livestock, and agricultural heritage of south-central Pennsylvania's most productive valley. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1773.

Before You Go

Carlisle is one of Pennsylvania's most historically significant towns — Dickinson College (founded 1773), the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, and the site of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School are all here.

On the Midway

Expect livestock shows, agricultural machinery exhibits, 4-H and FFA competitions, farm bureau programs, and an agricultural expo atmosphere in the heart of the Cumberland Valley farming country.

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