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Everything To Know About 2019 Middletown Grange Fair

From food, to parking, entertainment, and more: Here's what you need to know about this year's fair. It kicks off on Aug. 14.

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WRIGHTSTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Organizers are gearing up for the 71st Middletown Grange Fair, which starts Wednesday, Aug. 14 and goes through Sunday, Aug. 18. The fair is held at the Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, which are located off Penns Park Road in Wrightstown Township.

Many Bucks County families look forward to annual fair as a send-off to summer. There will be carnival-like amusements, animal demonstrations, 4-H projects, delicious food, live music, and lots of other entertainment.

Here's what you need to know before you go:

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FAIR HOURS/LOCATION
Fair hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Middletown Grange Fairgrounds are located off Durham Road at 576 Penns Park Rd. (If you're using a GPS, try Newtown or Penns Park for town.)

AMUSEMENTS
The amusement park area will be open from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, the rides will be open from noon to 11 p.m. On Sunday, the rides will be open from noon to 5 p.m. On Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m., an unlimited ride pass is $25. A mega pass, good for rides all five days, is $45. (Note: many rides have a height requirement. Inquire with Skelly Amusements before purchasing ride passes.)

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EXHIBITS
There are dozens of exhibits to take in at the fair, including livestock, tractors, vegetables, fruits, home products, flowers, needlecraft, and more. More exhibit information can be found here.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Live entertainment includes everything from pig racing to a talent show, a tractor parade (kids love it), live music, magicians and more. Full entertainment schedule can be found here.

FOOD
The popular chicken dinner is offered Thursday through Saturday. If you don't like chicken, fear not. The fair has are plenty of other options, including burgers, hot dogs, pizza, gyros, ice cream and much more.

PARKING
Admittance to the fair is free but parking is $10 per car. A five-day pass is $30 and is good for unlimited entry during the five-day event. Veterans are admitted free.

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