June 26

FIELD EVENTS: Fri., June 26, Field events, Cool projects, and fabulous prizes. Speedy cook-off, loads of ice cream, and munchies. At the Hallstead American Legion, 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM. Main Event Sat., June 27 10 AM- 4:00 PM

June 28

COFFEE HOUSE: Sun., June 28, “Open Mic” event for musicians, singers, dancers, poets & comedians. 7 PM at the Historical Society Museum and Concert Hall in Forest City.

July 4

FESTIVITIES: Sat., July 4, Games, Beer & Clam tent, Ice Cream & a variety of food to choose from. Events start at 11 AM.

DELI & BAKE SALE: Sat., July 4, Deli and Bake Sale, Craft items, Vintage Shehawken Vendors and Yard Sale. Shehawken United Methodist Church from 9:00 AM to 2 PM.

July 5

CHURCH SERVICES: Sun., July 5 Contemporary Worship Service. Sundays at 7 PM, United Methodist Church, Great Bend, PA.

AM. LEGION AUXILIARY BREAKFAST: Sun July 5, 2015

Am. Legion Post 86, 1234 Main St, Susquehanna PA
. 8 am to 11 am Eat in or Take out. Info: 570- 853-3542.

July 7

INFORMATION SESSION: The School of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Lackawanna College, located on state route 848 off exit 219, Interstate 81 is holding an information session. Tuesday, July 7 beginning at 6 PM. For more information and to register call the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas at (570) 465-2344.

July 12

CHURCH SERVICES: Sun., July 12 Contemporary Worship Service. Sundays at 7 PM, United Methodist Church, Great Bend, PA.

Mon., June 29: stuffed peppers, roasted red potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower, melba toast, cottage cheese & fruit.

Tues., June 30: herb roasted pork, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, ww bread, cherry banana gelatin.

Wed., July 1: chicken verona, herbed potatoes, vegeable medley, ww roll, vanilla ice cream.

Thurs., July 2: roast beef, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots, crackers, oreo pudding.

Fri., July 3: center closed for Independence Day holiday.

Summer is finally here and for many that means planning vacations, activities, and family outings and, yes, the Harford Fair, August 17 – 22, 2015.  Although the winter was long, it gave avid fair exhibitors more time to work on their fine handcrafts, photography, and art work.  If you are one of the many exhibitors in any of the twenty-three departments, you have probably already visited our website www.harfordfair.com.  If you are one of those people who want to check out the entertainment for the fair, you, too, have undoubtedly checked out the website.  Everything including the premium book is available as well as one click links to all aspects of the 158th Harford Fair.  Exhibitors will notice the same ease in registering and submitting entries which can all be completed through the website. 

Pictured on the right is chair caning crafter, Charlie Ahearn, just one of the many demonstrators who will be featured at the 2015 Harford Fair, August 17-22.  In addition, fairgoers can enjoy a variety of musical entertainment, great food, animal exhibits, amusements, and hundreds of exhibitors’ items displayed in the 23 different departments.  Located just off exit 217 of Route I-81 the fair has something for everyone. 

The Harford Agricultural Society had the good fortune of purchasing six more acres just south of the fairgrounds a year ago.  Once the harsh winter was over, work began to transform the area to extend the fairgrounds.  With the help of Popple Construction, Inc. of Laflin, PA and its Projects Superintendent, David Stiles, the newly acquired property has been transformed into what will soon be a bustling extension of the Harford Fair grounds.  Work has begun on Vegetable Hall which will include new piers to level the building, a new roof and siding, and moving Jake and Amos and the Mountain View Lemonade Stand to new locations.  The annual profits from the fair, once expenses are paid, are utilized for making such improvements and maintenance.  These things will be very obvious to fairgoers when they visit the fair the third full week of August. 

Every day of the fair offers a variety of events in the main arena, with An Evening with Trace Adkins for Thursday night’s feature.  Exciting events continue with the truck and tractor events which include gas pickups (modified and street stock) and semi-trucks on Monday, stock farm tractors during the day on Tuesday and “Hot” tractors in the evening, and diesel pickups (modified and street stock) on Wednesday.  The ever popular traditional events will feature the rodeo on Friday night and the $$Jack Pot$$ Demolition Derby will wrap up the fair on Saturday evening.  The horse pulls and the woodsmen’s contest are also a part of the main arena lineup.

Also at the north end of the fairgrounds, one can enjoy a variety of equestrian events.  This year the Draft Horse and Pony Show will be on Sunday instead of Monday, at 2:00 PM with free admission to the fair that day.  From the diaper-clad to the octogenarian, there is something for everyone.  Free shows and exhibits abound in every corner of the fairgrounds all week long.  Aussie Kingdom, a traveling Australian Animal State Show, provides three free educational and entertaining stage shows daily in the North Arena.   

Houghton Enterprise Amusements returns with new as well as traditional rides some of which will be featured in the new property area.  Chainsaw carver Kevin Treat will demonstrate each day and his menagerie of creations will be auctioned off to the public on Saturday at 4:00 PM.  Other selected quality crafts donated by demonstrators throughout the week will be available at the auction.  Demonstrations are scheduled in the Information Center, the New Log Cabin and in other areas throughout the fairgrounds.  

The queen contest, the baby contest, baking contests, and others offer opportunities for community members’ participation.   The 24th Annual Harford Fair Queen competition takes place on Monday at 2:00 and 6:00 PM and the winner becomes the ambassador for the fair throughout the week and the year which includes the PA State Fair Queen competition.  PA Preferred Program is a state supported agricultural marketing program and is the sponsor of the Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake and Brownies, and Angel Food Cake competitions.  A major goal of the PA Preferred Program is to create public awareness of the many foods and products which are grown or found!  A display of that program and many other features of the fair will be in the Information Center next to the Dining Hall.  The rules, deadlines, and other information along with the information for all other contests at the fair are available on the website. The first and second place prize-winning baked goods will be auctioned in the Shade Pavilion on Monday at 4:00 PM to support the Harford Fair Scholarship Program.    

Play “Farmer for a Day,” learn how bees make honey, or milk a goat.  Whatever tickles your taste buds can be found at the Harford Fair from funnel cakes to corn on the cob.  Support local school band groups and scout troops by visiting their stands on the fairgrounds where they sell food to raise money for their year-long events.  Additional paved paths around the grounds make for easy accessibility for everyone.  Big Tiny Young returns to the Shade Pavilion as well as a variety of country, gospel, and musical free entertainers.  Consistently performing since 1939 is the every-popular Lenoxville Community Band. 

Harford Fair has a rich and long-time history in Susquehanna County.  It is one of the few truly agricultural country fairs which exist today.  A visit to the New Log Cabin or Founders Hall Museum will give you an opportunity to view interesting artifacts and will take you back in time.   The six-day fair provides opportunities for young and old alike to exhibit handcrafts, school projects, agricultural items, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, animals, photography and art work for competition.  This year a new department will open which is a display and competition for homemade wine and beer.  There are over 200 commercial space renters who display their wares as well.

Make your plans now by visiting the website for details and schedules. See you at the fair!