...Wayne County Fair begins Friday
By Dale Ann Deffer The News Eagle Posted Aug 05, 2010
By Dale Ann Deffer The News Eagle Posted Aug 05, 2010
Dyberry Twp. — The Wayne County Fair, one of the most anticipated events of the summer, begins today at 9 a.m. and continues through Saturday, Aug. 14.
For the bargain price of just $8, admission gains the fairgoer entrance plus all the rides as well as livestock shows and viewing of the shows in the grandstand.
Such diverse shows this year include such highlights as a tribute to Johnny Cash, harness racing, tractor and horse pulls, a demolition derby and motorsports.
Said Roger Dirlam, president, “In two years we will celebrate our 150 anniversary. The fair was first started in 1862.” Currently, there are publicity people in Harrisburg who are delving into archives to put on a really smash event in two years.
“Where can you have a great time for eight bucks admission including parking all day long?” Dirlam commented when reached at his lumber company in Honesdale.
“All money taken in goes back into the fair for events to be put on next year,” he said. “We also rent the fairgrounds out during the year for extra money,” he added.
“Our liveststock shows which include judging of sheep, goats, dairy cows and 4-H club educational areas are very popular,” he said.
Besides shows in the grandstand, strolling old time musicians will wander through the midway most of the day adding to the family fun.
Concession stands will have all of the snackin’ goodies you can eat plus beverages to keep cool.
Dirlam confirmed there is a First Aid Building in case of injury or any form of illness plus a Security Building on site.
All of the rides have been state inspected, Dirlam assured the public. “Our Mega Drop Ride was the most popular last year,” he said.
Jim Fox who is the Entertainment Chairman said he goes to Hershey every year for a state fair convention to look at new talent.
He said the talent is the best for their budget. In the past, they have tried big name draws such as Charlie Daniels, country western music star, and they ended up losing money.
He said that he was puzzled as to why this happened for the fair draws an enormous crowd each year. Big time talent demands more stage work, sound and lights which up front must have lots of money available.
The Wayne County Fairgrounds are located at 270 Miller Drive which is jus toff Route 191 one mile north from Honesdale.
Special senior citizen days are Aug. 8 and Aug. 11 where the price is just $3.
The ticket request hotline is (570)253-5486. The office number is (570)253-2942.Tickets are also available located at Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company in Honesdale.
The website is http://www.waynecountyfair/
For the bargain price of just $8, admission gains the fairgoer entrance plus all the rides as well as livestock shows and viewing of the shows in the grandstand.
Such diverse shows this year include such highlights as a tribute to Johnny Cash, harness racing, tractor and horse pulls, a demolition derby and motorsports.
Said Roger Dirlam, president, “In two years we will celebrate our 150 anniversary. The fair was first started in 1862.” Currently, there are publicity people in Harrisburg who are delving into archives to put on a really smash event in two years.
“Where can you have a great time for eight bucks admission including parking all day long?” Dirlam commented when reached at his lumber company in Honesdale.
“All money taken in goes back into the fair for events to be put on next year,” he said. “We also rent the fairgrounds out during the year for extra money,” he added.
“Our liveststock shows which include judging of sheep, goats, dairy cows and 4-H club educational areas are very popular,” he said.
Besides shows in the grandstand, strolling old time musicians will wander through the midway most of the day adding to the family fun.
Concession stands will have all of the snackin’ goodies you can eat plus beverages to keep cool.
Dirlam confirmed there is a First Aid Building in case of injury or any form of illness plus a Security Building on site.
All of the rides have been state inspected, Dirlam assured the public. “Our Mega Drop Ride was the most popular last year,” he said.
Jim Fox who is the Entertainment Chairman said he goes to Hershey every year for a state fair convention to look at new talent.
He said the talent is the best for their budget. In the past, they have tried big name draws such as Charlie Daniels, country western music star, and they ended up losing money.
He said that he was puzzled as to why this happened for the fair draws an enormous crowd each year. Big time talent demands more stage work, sound and lights which up front must have lots of money available.
The Wayne County Fairgrounds are located at 270 Miller Drive which is jus toff Route 191 one mile north from Honesdale.
Special senior citizen days are Aug. 8 and Aug. 11 where the price is just $3.
The ticket request hotline is (570)253-5486. The office number is (570)253-2942.Tickets are also available located at Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company in Honesdale.
The website is http://www.waynecountyfair/
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