Lebanon Area Fair Archives - LebTown

Ag community boosts rescue mission at charity auction during Lebanon Area Fair

James Mentzer — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The 2023 edition of the Lebanon Area Fair may be over, but the goodwill generated from one event will benefit a local charity for the foreseeable future.

[Photo Story] Farmers Night and other fun moments at the 2023 Lebanon Area Fair

James Mentzer and William Trostel — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Farmers Night at the Lebanon Area Fair is an evening of light competition designed to be a fun event.

4-H livestock sale at Lebanon Area Fair buoyed by local businesses, other buyers

James Mentzer — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:45:00 +0000

The curtain came down Friday on the Lebanon County 4-H Livestock Club season with the annual Youth Large Market Animal Sale at the Lebanon Area Fair.

His Lebanon Area Fair pictures are worth a thousand words – and then some

James Mentzer — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:45:00 +0000

Tim McGowan has been capturing memorable moments at the Lebanon Area Fair for nearly 15 years.

2023 Lebanon Area Fair Queen crowned; new organizers give program a makeover

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Chloe Bomgardner crowned Kylee Williams as 2023 Alternate Lebanon Area Fair Queen and Madison Copenhaver as 2023 Lebanon Area Fair Queen.

[Photo Story] Here’s what LebTown saw on the first day of the Lebanon Area Fair

William Trostel — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:09:18 +0000

LebTown visited the fair on its first day to give our readers the inside look at Lebanon County's premiere event of the year.

2023 Lebanon Area Fair is officially open

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:45:00 +0000

This year's fair was bustling with thousands of fairgoers, hundreds of volunteers and exhibitors, and dozens of vendors on its opening day.

Livestock sales, 4-H membership benefit youths now and in the future

James Mentzer — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

4-H Livestock Club members learn many skills that benefit them on and off the farm.

Committees work throughout the year to make the Lebanon Area Fair possible

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:15:00 +0000

With the 2023 Lebanon Area Fair just days away, Michelle Kaufman and Jodi Dresch share their experiences of serving on its committees.

How two nonprofits behind Lebanon County’s award-winning fair work together to make it a success every year

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:45:00 +0000

Siegel and Kerwin shared how the Lebanon Area Fair and the Lebanon Expo Center work together to make the fair a success every year.

Organizers spend years bringing old and new favorites to the Lebanon Area Fair

Tom Knapp — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Planning for the 2023 Lebanon Area Fair began sometime in 2021.

It’s not just animals: Lebanon fair offers full slate of music, midway entertainment

Tom Knapp — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:05:00 +0000

The Uptown Band performing during the Lebanon Area Fair.

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Discover musical events and midway fun at the 2023 Lebanon Area Fair

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:45:00 +0000

Interested in the musical performances and midway attractions at the Fair? Check out the full schedule here.

Lebanon Area Fair to get Hollywood treatment in historical documentary

James Mentzer — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Lebanon Area Fair will be chronicled in a DVD that celebrates the traditions and history of the annual agricultural exposition.

Chicken and ham dinners are a Lebanon Area Fair tradition

James Mentzer — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Annual fair tradition feeds Lebanon County families and raises funds for 4-H programs.

Your guide to the track events at the 2023 Lebanon Area Fair

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:45:00 +0000

The Lebanon Area Fair offers a variety of track events.

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Fifth-generation farming family speaks to importance of youth ag competitions; Lebanon Area Fair deadline to enter

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:15:00 +0000

As the entry deadline approaches, Lori Voight shared how youth ag competitions can positively impact youth, their families, and their communities.

Chairperson looks back at the 2022 Lebanon Area Fair, looks ahead to 2023

Lexi Gonzalez — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Daniel "Dan" Siegel, the chairperson of the Lebanon Area Fair, reflected on this year's fair and its turnout with LebTown.

What exactly is a tractor pull?

Emily Bixler — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

For those without an agricultural background, tractor pulls may seem puzzling. However, based on the spectators at the Lebanon Area Fair's tractor pull Wednesday, it is a competition enjoyed by many.

A new reign: Chloe Bomgardner is crowned 2022 Lebanon Area Fair Queen

Lexi Gonzalez — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:45:00 +0000

Around 5:30 p.m. July 23, Katie Shaak's reign as fair queen ended, and Chloe Bomgardner's reign began.

Winners of the baking contest discuss their love of baking (& the Lebanon fair)

Emily Bixler — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Every year, the Lebanon Area Fair gives local bakers a chance to test their mettle in baking contests. This year, the categories were chocolate cake, angel food cake, apple pie, and the junior category: cookies, brownies, and bars.

[Photo Story] A peek at the 2022 Lebanon Area Fair sweets and fried treats

Lexi Gonzalez — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This year's fair is in full swing. Whether or not you plan to line dance with DJ Chicken Nugget, here's what's on the menu for when you grab your partner for a bite to eat.

[Photo Story] Fair kicks off youth show events with market goat competition

Emily Bixler — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:45:00 +0000

The Lebanon Area Fair held its Youth Market Goat Show in the Brightbill Arena Sunday at 1 p.m.

2022 Lebanon Area Fair is officially open

Lexi Gonzalez — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Ride the Ferris wheel. Eat chicken nuggets or dance with them. Or watch the crowning of the queen. As of Saturday, this year's fair is underway.

For the Heisey family, showing animals at the Lebanon Area Fair is a yearly tradition

Emily Bixler — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:15:00 +0000

Jason and Blythe Heisey's sons show goats and sheep, continuing a legacy of showing animals going back to Jason's father Skip.

It’s not just livestock! Don’t miss the music at 2022’s Lebanon Area Fair

Tom Knapp — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Jess Zimmerman

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Putting on the Lebanon Area Fair is a year ’round job, sometimes more

Chris Coyle — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:15:00 +0000

For many dedicated volunteers, the planning for the 2022 Lebanon Area Fair, which opens on July 23 and runs for eight days, began even before the 2021 version closed last July 31.

Lebanon Area Fair saw record-breaking turnout, crowds embrace ag tradition

Jeff Falk — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:41:17 +0000

This year’s Lebanon Area Fair drew more than 60,000 visitors during the week. Most of those in attendance were local residents.

Full results of the youth animal exhibits at the 2021 Lebanon Area Fair

Emily Bixler — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:47:51 +0000

Here are the full results to the youth exhibits of the 2021 Lebanon Area Fair.

At Lebanon Area Fair, beauty is in the eye of the photographer

Jeff Falk — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:36:35 +0000

More than 300 images were entered in the photography contest, which was about half as many as were entered in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

[Photo Story] A lot of bull, and horses too, at Lebanon Area Fair rodeo

Emily Bixler — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:19:02 +0000

Monday night, the track at the Lebanon Area Fair was the site of a rodeo, featuring 22 bull entries and 50 barrel entries. Here are LebTown's photo highlights of the event.

The Fair from across the street: Does it impact neighboring businesses?

Chris Coyle — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:28:59 +0000

LebTown looked into the way the Lebanon Area Fair affects its neighboring businesses in the North Cornwall Commons across the street.

[Photo Story] A look at some of the youth exhibitors in the Lebanon Area Fair

Emily Bixler — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:56:36 +0000

Every year, dedicated youth exhibitors bring their animals to the Lebanon Area Farm Show to compete. LebTown talked to a few exhibitors about their experiences.

[Photo Story] 2021 Lebanon Area Fair opens with great weather; county turns out for big helping of normalcy

LebTown Staff — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:39:37 +0000

Saturday kicked off the Lebanon Area Fair, and the day was full of activities for all ages. With a week to go of food, exhibiting, and events, here's LebTown's photos from the first day of fair festivities.

Lebanon Area Fair Queen title awarded to Katie Shaak

Emily Bixler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:23:03 +0000

Saturday, the 2019 Lebanon Area Fair Queen Shay Miller passed on her title to the 2021 Fair Queen Katie Shaak.

Amid great anticipation, the 65th Lebanon Area Fair opens on Saturday

Jeff Falk — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:42:02 +0000

The Fair will run daily, beginning at 8 a.m., with gates closing at 10 p.m. Admission to the fair is $5 after 3 p.m., while some of the special events on the fairgrounds’ track require a separate charge.

Post-COVID-19: Will the Lebanon Area Fair be ‘back to normal’ this year?

Tom Knapp — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:29:33 +0000

The main entrance of the Lebanon Area Fair, in a file photo from 2019.

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Daily music lineup set for Lebanon Area Fair, running July 24 through 31

Chris Coyle — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:15:24 +0000

The Uptown Band performing during the Lebanon Area Fair.

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Lebanon Area Fair Board: “Our planning for next year starts now!”

Lebanon Area Fair Board — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:58:52 +0000

"The 2020 Lebanon Area Fair has officially come to an end and we have had some time to reflect on what we achieved during the most unique fair that any of us have ever experienced."

Full results of the youth animal exhibits at the 2020 Lebanon Area Fair

Emily Bixler — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:30:19 +0000

Results from the 2020 Lebanon Area Fair youth exhibits.