The Great Allentown Fair, a Lehigh Valley tradition, will soon welcome thousands of visitors to experience outdoor concerts, rides, games, novelty attractions, food and, most importantly, a splendorous showcase of products from the region’s farms, gardens and homes.

One of the nation’s Top 75 fairs, Allentown’s tradition kicks off Wednesday, August 30 and runs through Monday, September 4—the unofficial end of summer Labor Day holiday. Fair organizers are touting this year’s event as “Home Grown Fun!”

For ways to purchase tickets, view show schedules, and more information on The Great Allentown Fair, visit AllentownFair.com

The fair runs Wednesday, August 30 through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Hours are 4-10 p.m. on Wednesday, 12- 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, and 12-9 p.m. on Monday.

Opening Night is Wednesday, August 30 with regular admission of $5. A special “$3 Bucks and a Can” promotion lets fairgoers get in by paying $3 at the gate and contributing a food item donation benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley.

“Weekdays Under the Wire” – all fairgoers are admitted into the fair FREE between the hours of 12- 2 p.m.

On Thursday, August 31, all active Military and Veterans with ID get in FREE all day on “Red, White, & Thank You” Military Appreciation Day.

On Labor Day Monday, September 4, seniors 65+ with ID get in FREE all day for American Bank Senior Citizens Day.

Starting on Thursday, regular gate admission is $10 – ages 12 and under are always free. Purchasing $5 advance admission tickets at the Fair Box Office and online saves 50 percent with no fees added. The advance discount ticket, on sale through August 30, is good whenever admission is charged.

Fairgoers may obtain all-day ride wristbands for $30 by purchasing them in advance through August 29. The wristbands sell for $35 on-site at the fair. Individual ride tickets are also available at the fair.

Powers Great American Midways’ rides open at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 3 p.m. on Thursday, 2 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day Monday.

All gate admission benefits the mission of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society, the nonprofit operator of the fair founded in 1852, to support agriculture.

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Visit the Macungie Institute for an evening learning about scams and fraud with speakers from New Tripoli Bank. The presentations will be followed by a short question and answer period. Refreshments will be provided.

To RSVP, email bborene@newtripolibank.net

Join The Chamber for a fun night at the ballpark! Networking from 4:30pm-5:30pm inside the Park! After, you'll enjoy a 6:45pm start time for the LV IronPigs!

Come out and enjoy a great evening of networking and help cheer on our IronPigs!

$29.00 per ticket and includes Networking Reception, drink ticket, and 6:45pm game!

$12.00 per ticket - Game only!

6:30 PM

Join Ziegels Union Church for an ice cream party outdoors in the pavilion!

Please bring a topping to share!

RSVP or ask any questions at ziegelsfellowship@gmail.com

Join the Lehigh Valley Chamber for the 5k Ruck 'N Run/Walk with Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, employers, and veteran supporters to recognize and honor all veterans and military members.

Registration opens August 24th! If interested in submitting a team or sponsoring, please email Alison at alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org.

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Join the Kindness Project at Putt U in Center Valley for a fun escape with your co-workers to support the foster care community while networking with some of the most amazing professionals in the Lehigh Valley.

Use the link on their website to register: www.mykindnessproject.org/minigolf

The event includes 18 holes of fun and competitive mini golf, incredible raffle and silent auction prizes, a catered lunch, live music and some impactful speakers during lunch. This day will make memories and new connections for sure!

This year they'll be offering a prize for the most creatively dressed team! Or, represent by wearing your company's logo attire!

Please note that they are unable to 'add teams' as each hole is sponsored by individual businesses which include a team with their sponsorship.

If you want to consider a Kindness Sponsorship, you will be able to bring two teams! Reach out to Jenae at jenae@mykindnessproject.org with any questions.

Registration deadline is August 23 or whenever they sell out. Spread the word!

9:00 a.m. shotgun start

Come out to the Olde Homestead Golf Club for the Germansville Goodwill Fire Company #1's second annual Golf Tournament. There will be plenty of prizes including a pot of gold, closest to pin, longest drive, and mystery winner, as well as prizes for first, second, and third place in the golf tournament.

$125 per person - entry includes golf cart and meal.

Any questions please contact David Hunsicker at (610)-704-2473

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Visit the Weisenberg/Lowhill Township Historical Society for their summer farmer's market, artisans fair and bake sale. Showcasing local farmers selling product, eggs, antibiotic- and hormone-free grass fed beef products, and local artisans selling hand-crafted items.

The store and all historical society buildings will be open to view the displays. Come support our local farmers and artisans!

If interested in setting up as a vendor, contact Nancy at 484-767-2307. Spaces are $10.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The annual Old Time Plow Boys summer show will be held at the Weisenberg/Lowhill Township Historical Society. Come and enjoy tractor games, equipment parade, equipment demonstrations, pedal tractor pulls, kids' activities, food and drinks! All buildings will be open for touring and music will be provided by Rod Geisinger.