Carbon County Fair

06/12/2026

Premium books with entry forms are available at the following locations:

• AJ Fogel Farm (Lehighton)
• Ag Industrial (Mantzville)
• Beltzville Beverage (Trachsville)
• Carbon County Conservation office (Route 209, Lehighton)
• Dimmick Memorial Library (im Thorpe)
• Fast Fill Mobil (Lehighton)
• Haydt's Meat Market (Kunkletown)
• Hazle Park Meats & Groceries (Albrightsville)
• Jim Thorpe Market (im Thorpe)
• Lehighton Area Memorial Library (Lehighton)
• Marzen's Feed & Hardware (Lehighton)
• Nesquehoning True Value (Nesquehoning)
• Palmerton Borough Hall (Palmerton)
• Palmerton Library (Palmerton)
• Penn State-Carbon County Extension (529
Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe)
• Rep. Doyle Heffley's Office (Weissport & Albrightsville)
• Shoenberger's Meat Market (Palmerton)
• Thompson's Meat Market (Walnutport)
• The Quilted Crow (Palmerton)

06/11/2026

🇺🇸 AMERICA 250 THEME BASKET CONTEST 🇺🇸

Calling all local businesses and nonprofit organizations! Help us celebrate America's 250th Anniversary by creating a themed gift basket for display at the fair.

Department 22, Division 1

🎁 Class 10 – Business
🎁 Class 15 – Nonprofit Organization

Fairgoers will vote throughout the week for their favorite basket to earn the People's Choice Award!

Following the fair, baskets will be auctioned during the 4-H Round-Up Sale to benefit development of the new fairgrounds.

🏆 Premiums:
1st - $25 | 2nd - $15 | 3rd - $10

See Premium Book pages 4 & 58 for more details!

06/10/2026

🎨🇺🇸 Calling all artists, crafters, families, and kids!

Help us fill the fairgrounds with red, white, and blue by entering the America 250 Yard Sign Contest.

Create a 14" x 18" yard sign promoting America's 250th Anniversary! Signs may be decorated using any materials and must include a metal holder for display.

Department 22, Division 3

Categories:
⭐ Class 30 – Age 9 & Under
⭐ Class 35 – Ages 10–16
⭐ Class 40 – Ages 17 & Up

🏆 Premiums:
1st - $10 | 2nd - $8 | 3rd - $6 | 4th - $4 | 5th - $2

See Premium Book pages 4 & 58 for more details!

06/10/2026

There will be no work session tonight

06/10/2026

🎄🇺🇸 Christmas in August? Absolutely!

Help us deck the halls of the fair with patriotic spirit by entering the America 250 Christmas Tree Contest.
Decorate an artificial tree in red, white, and blue to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary.

Department 22, Division 2
🎄 Class 20 – Trees up to 2 feet
🎄 Class 25 – Trees 3–8 feet
🏆 Premiums:
1st - $10 | 2nd - $8 | 3rd - $6 | 4th - $4 | 5th - $2

See Premium Book pages 4 & 58 for more info!

06/09/2026

🎨🖍️ Calling all young artists! 🖍️🎨

The Carbon County Fair’s Department 11 Youth Exhibits Coloring Page Contest is now open!

Children ages 2–5 are invited to show off their creativity for a chance to win prize money and have fun participating in this year’s fair. Be sure to complete the coloring page, include the child’s name and age on the back, and submit your entry by July 25.

We can’t wait to see all the colorful masterpieces! 🌈

06/09/2026

The Carbon County Fair is looking for someone or a business that rents golf carts for our upcoming fair and events. If you offer golf cart rentals or know someone who does, please reach out to us!

Thank you for your support!

06/08/2026

👑✨ Fair Queen Applications Are Now Available! ✨👑

Do you know a young woman who would be a great ambassador for the Carbon County Fair? Applications for the 2026 Carbon County Fair Queen Contest are now available!

This is a wonderful opportunity to represent our fair, promote agriculture, develop leadership skills, and make lasting memories along the way.

Interested candidates can obtain an application by visiting our website/page for more information.

Don't wait—applications must be submitted by the posted deadline. We look forward to meeting this year's contestants and crowning our next Fair Queen! 👑🌻🎡

Please share this post to help us spread the word!

Fair Queen Program What it takes to be the Fair Queen Carbon County Fair Queen Contest The purpose of the Carbon County Fair Queen Program is to promote the education of young women through a $500 scholarship program and to encourage the promotion of the Carbon County Fair (its history and community...

06/08/2026

📸 VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED 📸

The Carbon County Fair is looking for a volunteer photographer to help capture all the excitement and memories during fair week, August 3–8!

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking photos and would be willing to document events, exhibits, entertainment, and all the special moments that make our fair so memorable.

If you are interested or know someone who might be, please reach out to us or contact Tara directly at 484-464-5588.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! We appreciate all of the support from our community and volunteers who help make the Carbon County Fair a success.

Thank you, and we look forward to another great fair year! 🎡🐄📷

06/08/2026

🍦 Join us on Wednesday, July 8 from 5–9 PM at Corner Cone for a Dine & Donate benefiting the Carbon County Fair!

10% of all proceeds will help support the development of our new fairgrounds.

Enjoy a sweet treat, support a local business, and help build the future of the Fair! 💜🎡