Goats Featured On Day Two Of The Middletown Grange Fair

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA — The goats will have their day on Thursday, August 17 at the Middletown Grange Fair in Wrightstown.

This year's goat show opens the fair at 10 a.m. in the show arena. The public is invited to watch as a 4-H judge rates this year's herd.

Thursday also features the 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at 4 p.m., the Stockmans Contest at 4:30 p.m., and the 4-H Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m., all taking place in the show arena.

Throughout the day there will be storytime sessions and 4-H crafts for the kids; mule demonstrations and opportunities to Meet the Belgians; horse-drawn wagon rides (fee); mule demonstrations; tractor games; and plenty of opportunities to watch the hugely-popular hot dog pig races.

A goat waits for his turn in the show arena on Thursday. (Photo by Jeff Werner)

Thursday brings the Penn State Extension to the fair with its "Ask A Master Gardener" booth. Bring your gardening questions and try to stump the experts.

Don't miss the two large buildings brimming with community and 4-H exhibits, including tables filled with freshly-grown vegetables and fruit. See who won this year's blue ribbons and Grange Fair bragging rights.

And take some time out on Thursday to enjoy the Grange Fair's popular chicken dinner. It will be served from 3 to 8 p.m. in the fair's dining hall.

In the evening, attention turns to the entertainment tent. Y'all Or Nothin' will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. The band will be covering all your favorite country and rock songs along with hit original songs.

If You Go

Fair Hours on Thursday, August 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Location: 576 Penns Park Road, Wrightstown 18940.

Admission: No admission to the fair. There is a $20 per car parking fee. Veterans can park for free (with ID). Proceeds from the parking fee benefit the all-volunteer Lingohocken Fire Company and the Bucks County Fraternal Order of Police.

Weather Forecast: There's a slight chance of showers after 1 p.m. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 87. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday night there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 p.m.

Amusement Rides: Hours are Wednesday to Friday from 1 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Rides are $2/ticket (The number of tickets needed per ride varies from 1 to 3 per ride.) each, 12 for $20, 23 for $50 and 64 for $100. A mega pass is available for $50 for all rides, every day. A special all-ride bracelet will also be sold for $30 on Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. and $30 for Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.

Rules: Dogs will not be allowed unless it is a service dog. This is for the safety of you, the public, the exhibitors, and the livestock at the fair. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are permitted on Grange property. No vulgar language or behavior is permitted on Grange property. And all children must be supervised by an adult.