The 27th annual Carbon County Fair opens at 4 p.m. today with a ceremony and the crowning of the 2026 fair queen and her court. It continues through Saturday at the Carbon County Fairgrounds, 3285 Little Gap Road, Palmerton.

Here’s a look at what else people can expect at the fair today and Tuesday.

Today

• 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 Showcase 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

• Patriotic parade in celebration of America 250 scheduled for 5 p.m. Community organizations are invited to walk in the parade. The appearance by a boat or two from the recent regatta is also planned. There will also be a vendor patriotic decorating contest. In addition, many of the exhibitor items in the display tents will have a patriotic theme.

• The Mudflaps at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage.

• Micro Wrestling hits the mat at 6 p.m. in the Arena.

• The Senior Citizens Day drawing will be held at 8 p.m.