Everything You Need To Know About The 2017 Middletown Grange Fair

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA — The 69th Annual Middletown Grange Fair kicks off this week in Wrightstown Township. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 16 and going through Sunday, Aug. 20, the Grange Fair will be open at the Middletown Grange Fairgrounds.

It's a special week for many Bucks County families, who look forward each year to the 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:

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. Click here to visit the event website.

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 $20. 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.)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Live entertainment includes everything from pig racing to a talent show, a tractor parade (kids love it), live music, magicians and more. Click here to see the full entertainment schedule.

CHICKEN DINNER

The popular chicken dinner is offered Thursday through Saturday. Tickets go on sale at 3:30 each day until they are sold out. The cost for the dinner is $15; $10 for children. If you don't like chicken, fear not. There are plenty of other options, including burgers, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream and much more.

PARKING

Admittance to the fair is free but parking is $10 per car from Wednesday to Saturday. On Sunday it’s $5 per vehicle and free admission for veterans. A five-day pass is $30 and is good for unlimited entry during the five-day event.

WEATHER

As of Monday morning, here's the predicted forecast:

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday: A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.