Published August 10. 2024 07:30AM
The Carbon County Fair and the Schuylkill County Fair put the region’s agricultural and crafting communities front and center. People flocked to the two events, which also featured plenty of food to eat, fun to be had and entertainment to enjoy. Courtesy of these images, take another trip to the fairgrounds, where all things agricultural are celebrated.
Here are some of the highlights from the Schuylkill County Fair.
State police troopers Corey Krok, left, and Jordan Hoffman take part in a relay race at the Schuylkill County Fair, where they and other troopers were on hand to display police cruisers and equipment. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
A market basket by Lisa Teprovich of Mohrsville earned ribbons at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Cornstalks and sunflowers are entered for judging at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
A cow statue is near the entrance to the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Leiby’s of South Tamaqua is among those with a food stand at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Amusement rides are shown at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Riders board the ferris wheel at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Best of Show winners at the Schuylkill County Fair are shown. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Cows rest at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Schuylkill County Fair attendees line up for food. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
The entrance to a hayride at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Tractor parades take off daily at the Schuylkill County Fair. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS