Published August 03. 2023 02:45PM
Today is “Senior Appreciation Day” at the Schuykill County Fair - anyone over the 60 years old will receive discounted admission.
Gates to the fairgrounds in Summit Station open at 11 a.m.
Goodtime Amusements opens its rides at the midway at 4 p.m., and livestock sale buyers check in at the same time.
A tractor parade takes off from the main gate at 4:30 p.m.
The 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction and Awards with auctioneer Robert Derfler begins at 5 p.m. from the Ag Arena.
At 5 p.m., registration for the cornhole tournament will be held at the track and the tournament follows at 6 p.m. Also at 6 p.m., “The Bad Biters and Sap Suckers: Mosquitoes, Ticks and Lanternflies” will be held.
At 7 and 9 p.m., Shawn Klush will present the Ultimate Elvis from the main stage.
Friday is “Country Day” with gates opening at 4 p.m. Rides also open at 4 p.m., and the tractor parade is at 4:30 p.m. “Native Reptiles of PA” and a threshing demonstration will be held at 6 p.m. A kids and adult hay bale toss will be held at 7 p.m. DJ Chicken Nugget will lead line dancing at 7 p.m., and Heather Olson and the Silver Eagle Band will have a tribute to Patsy Kline at 7 and 9 p.m.