Volume 1 - Issue:1 March 21, 2024

We are thrilled to debut the “Society Insider,” our new electronic newsletter that will be sent out quarterly.

A lot happens on the grounds and we want to share it with you. We then want you to share our happenings with all of your friends. If you know others who would like to receive the official Society and Allentown Fair news, please have them sign up via our website at www.AllentownFair.com. "Join our Mailing List" is located on the footer of the website.

The staff is working hard on the 2024 Great Allentown Fair and we cannot wait to see you there - August 28 - September 2, 2024

Serving Up Fun Since 1852!

Sincerely,

Beverly Gruber

Lehigh County Agricultural Society Chairman/CEO

State of Society Breakfast Held

On Thursday, February 29, Lehigh County Agricultural Society (LCAS) hosted a State of the Society briefing breakfast at the MainGate Night Club. The Board of Directors and the staff shared with state, city and county officials who the Society is, what the Society does and why the Society exists.

The breakfast was attended by 60 people including Mayor of Allentown Matt Tuerk, County Executive Phillips Armstrong, two representatives from the offices of Pennsylvania state senators, a representative of congresswoman Susan Wild, several Pennsylvania state representatives, city council members, directors, executive committee members, staff of LCAS along with members of the Allentown Police Department, Allentown Chamber of Commerce and the West End Alliance.

The main goal of the event was to educate decision makers about the Society and to keep the Society paramount in their decision making.

PREMIUM BOOK - Available June 1

Plant a vegetable garden, have some great antiques, make Lego creations, take beautiful photos or bake an amazing chocolate cake? Enter these items and many more to compete for a coveted Allentown Fair Blue Ribbon and cash. Don't forget, we have a whole department of youth categories - the whole family can enter items!

The Premium Book is slated to be released on June 1.

Please send an email to fair@allentownfair.com if you want a printed version sent right to your doorstep!

The Marketing Department finalized the 2024 Fair theme:

Serving Up Fun Since 1852

The theme is a play on what everyone LOVES about the Fair, the delicious food whether it is being served up by our concessionaires or being entered in the competitions in Agri~Plex.

From awesome fair food served up on a plate, in a wrapper or on a stick, The Great Allentown Fair has been serving up FUN since 1852!

Upcoming

Agri~Plex Events

MARCH

23-24 - Super Gigantic Garage Sale

APRIL

5-6 - Allentown Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival

7 - Bingo for the Rescue

11 - Morning Call Prime Expo

13 - LV Comic Convention

20-21 - Fire Show

27-28 - Allentown Antique Book and Paper Show

MAY

3-4 - Pinfest

11-12 - Antique & Modern Arms Show

18-19 - 17th Spiritual Holistic Expo

23 - LV Aging in Place Senior Expo

Did you know?

It takes hundreds of volunteers to make the Fair a GREAT success year after year!

Many hands make light work, if you or your organization would like to volunteer, contact BGruber@allentownfair.com today!

4 Grandstand Shows On Sale Now!

August 28 - HEART with Cheap Trick

August 30 - Brad Paisley

August 31 - Pentatonix

September 1 - Jeff Dunham

Half Price Fair Admission and $30 Ride Wristbands are available now

Buy Tickets Now!

Due to demand - Fair Box Office is open every Thursday from 10 AM -2 PM.

Our Friends on the Fairgrounds

A Lobster Flight? YES! Please.

Stop by and visit our friends at the FairGrounds Hotel for the $55 lobster flight meal - (3) 4 oz. tails from Maine, South Africa, and Brazil, served with soup or a salad and 2 sides along with brown butter lemon wedge.

Embassy Bank on Liberty Street is kicking up their heels with the YWCA Allentown to host the second annual clothing drive for The Perfect Fit for Working Women!

This program helps women with clothing and personal items while they are beginning a new job and building a career.

You are invited to drop off your donations and support this amazing Lehigh Valley organization at any of Embassy Bank locations from May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Pictured: Kristy Berger and Kathie Heffner from Embassy Bank and Sarah Barrett from the Perfect Fit