The 27th annual Carbon County Fair starts Monday and runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds along Little Gap Road in Palmerton.

The fair is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

The cost of admission is $7 for everyone age 6 years and older.

It kicks off Monday and gets underway with its opening ceremony at 5 p.m. The ceremony features the crowning of the new Carbon County Fair Queen and her court, and presentation of the Volunteer of the Year and the Friend of the Fair awards.

Isaac Cole will perform at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage.

Emerald Dragon Karate will be on hand at 7 p.m. in the Arena.

Pyro Joe will end the evening with a fireworks spectacular at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday is Senior Citizens Day, and will feature a patriotic parade in celebration of America 250 scheduled for 5 p.m. Community organizations are invited to join in the fun by walking in the parade. The appearance of a boat or two from the recent regatta is also planned.

There will also be a vendor patriotic decorating contest, and vendors can earn credit toward their vendor space for the 2027 fair. In addition, there will be patriotic decorations throughout the grounds, and many of the exhibitor items in the display tents will have a patriotic theme.

Entertainment will consist of The Mudflaps at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage.

Micro Wrestling set to hit the mat at 6 p.m. in the Arena.

The Senior Citizens Drawing will be held at 8 p.m.

Wednesday is Children’s Day, with lots of special activities for the kids with special rates on wristbands, like Touch a Truck event, Free Rock Painting for Kids sponsored by Brooks Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Highland Cow snuggling and more. Children can ride from 5 to 10 p.m. with a $20 wristband.

On other days, a wristband costs $25.

The Little Miss Patriotic Contest will be held at 4 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m., there will be special drawing for prizes, including six bicycles and electronics. Tickets are available 30 minutes prior to drawing.

Guests include Pennsylvania State Police, East Penn Fire Company with a fire truck, Lehighton Ambulance offering first aid and Robbie’s Balloons & More.

There’s also mudslinging action in the Main Arena with the Junk Car Race at 7 p.m. Cost is $10.

Marie Levin — Reba McEntire impersonator and Palmerton native, will perform at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage.

Thursday is Give Back Day, sponsored by Mauch Chunk Trust. Free admission will be given to the first 150 visitors who bring nonperishable food items.

The Barnyard Olympics will be he held at 5:30 p.m.

There will be a Demo Derby at 7 p.m. in the Arena. Cost is $10.

Ole 97, a Johnny Cash tribute band, will perform at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage.

On Friday, there will be Line Dancing with Aleah with lessons from 7-8 p.m. and requests from 8-10 p.m. in the Arena.

Mystery City will perform at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage.

Entertainment on Saturday will include Sounds of Southern Gospel with Carol Sexton at 2:30 and 4 p.m. on the Main Stage, followed by Richie & The High Street Rockers at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage.

At 3 p.m., there will be a Garden Tractor Pull in the Small Arena.

For the first time ever, there will be a Small Car Shootout at 6 p.m. in the Large Arena. Cost is $10.

Other attractions on the Midway include Betsy Ross & John Strolling, Boston Bachert with juggling and more (two shows daily and three shows on Saturday), and Chainsaw Carving by Bearly Get’N By. Bearly Gettin’ will have woodcarving demonstrations daily.

Don’t forget to stop by the craft and vegetable exhibits and be sure to visit the animals. The annual livestock auction will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Malinda Fox, president of the fair, was quick to signal out the 4H exhibits.

“How hard the children work on these throughout the year,” Fox said. “Take a few minutes and walk through the exhibits and agricultural area and maybe patronize them.”

Fox said that’s essentially the reason the fair was created all these years ago.

“We’re here for the kids; we want our vendors to be profitable,” she said. “Our main intent with this fair is to give the 4H a place to exhibit and show their livestock.”

Fox pointed out that unique this year to the fair are a handful of new vendors from crafts to food items and beverages.

“We’re a small family-oriented fair with free entertainment, lots of delicious foods, fun and exciting rides,” she said. “We hope everybody comes out and enjoys the fair, and we’re praying for good weather.”

Lastly, Fox thanked the fair’s volunteers “who have putting in tireless hours,” and indicated that the fair could always use more volunteers.