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We are so excited to announce that we are having American Amusement Rentals this year! They will be providing our carnival rides, cotton candy, candy apples and pizza!

American Amusement Rentals is a family owned and operated business based in Franklinville, N.Y. We have been in the business for over thirty years, starting with Oberst Concessions, we incorporated rides 10 years ago creating American Amusements Rentals. Owned by Bob and Lorie Oberst, our operation is not just family owned, but family driven and family orientated as well. We pride ourselves to be the most friendly and courteous to both committee’s and their customers in all of our services in the industry.

All rides are included in the admission fee at the gate which is as follows:

Tuesday: $5 for senior citizens over 65 years of age (sponsored by the PA Lottery)

$8 for everyone else

Wednesday: $5 for everyone! This is our family fun night. Bring the entire family for great rides and great food! Don’t forget to check out the animals and the exhibits.

Thursday: $8 admission fee

Friday: $8 admission fee

Saturday: $8 admission fee

Check out American Amusement Rentals at http://www.americanamusementrentals.com/

Bar C Ranch

Will and Jennifer Caton started the Bar C Ranch in 2000 when they moved to Clarke County Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.They have both worked with animals for many years and Jennifer has a degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech. Their two children make up the rest of the human crew at the Bar C Ranch. The Catons are also very lucky to have many friends and family members who are willing to lend them a helping hand for which they are most grateful.

They offer a petting zoo, educational shows and camel rides. Stop by any night of the week-Tuesday through Saturday- and check them out!

Check out their website for all they have to offer!

http://www.barcranch.org/

Check out First Bite Fishing!

First Bite Fishing Tanks:

Our attraction is fun for families and kids of all ages.

When people see our attraction it automatically triggers their curiosity.

Our attraction is a huge draw 3 different ways:

Depending on their ages, people either want to see the fish in the tank.

They want to see the fish being caught.

They want to catch the fish.

* Fishing Instructors are on site at all times making sure fishermen are safely having fun*

Swing over any night Tuesday through Saturday and see what this game is all about!

New to our fair is the Grand Master Band Organ from Allentown, PA.

THE GRAND MASTER

Specifications:

10 ft. tall
20 ft. wide
8,000 lbs.
9 moving figures. Including a tuxedo clad conductor.
500+ pipes
2 five voice Italian accordions.
3000+ tunes to choose from. Midway, Circus, Polka, Big Band, Concert, European Waltz, Latin, Bluegrass, Big Top, Dance, Patriotic, Classical, Broadway, Christmas and much more!

For more information, please go to http://www.grandmasterbandorgan.com/

Tuesday and Thursday in Building #1, talk to Russ Wendel about Rope Making!

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At our 2018 Elk County Fair, we have some fantastic musicians lined up!

First up is Jacob Mosier and Anneliese Wolfanger-these two are very talented local musicians! Stop by on Tuesday and check them out on the Nava Stage after our opening ceremonies.

Up second is Guitar Club-they are a local new and classic rock cover band based out of Ridgway. The band consists of Tim McClain, Gary Gerber and Mike McClain. Stop by the George Swanson Stage on Wednesday to check them out!

Last but not least we have Thorn Haven. Their home town is in Franklin, Pennsylvania and they are coming to the George Swanson Stage on Thursday night!

The band members consist of:

Andrew Weckerly, Darla Weckerly, Jeff Wood and Andy Boucher.

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Check out their website at http://www.thornhavenrocks.com/

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New attractions at the fair this year