Middletown Grange Fair 2018: What You Need To Know

The 70th Annual Middletown Grange Fair kicks off this month in Wrightstown Township, and it's an event not to be missed.

The fair, which draws visitors from across the region, starts Wednesday, Aug. 15 and goes through Sunday, Aug. 19 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. (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.)

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.

FOOD
The popular chicken dinner is offered Thursday through Saturday. Tickets go on sale at 3:30 each day until they are sold out. 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.

Click here to visit the event website for more details

Patch photo, Kara Seymour