Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Great Allentown Fair hosts free preview


Published: Tuesday, August 30, 2011

By Kelly Huth The Express-Times


The Great Allentown Fair kicks off its week-long festival tonight with a free preview night.
Visitors can get a taste of the food stands, see the livestock, check out the Agri-Plex, have a go on the rides, and listen to the music of the William Allen Chorale, among others.
The fair runs through Sept. 5. Tickets normally cost $6 for guests over the age of 12; free for kids under 12. Senior citizens can take advantage of a $4 admission after 2 p.m. Wednesday.


The free preview night is not a new offering, says fair spokeswoman Terri Schwenk. It's been a way for fair organizers to share the annual fair's new offerings with regular visitors."They get to see what they should come back for," Schwenk says of the preview night. "See what's new and exciting."Schwenk says everything will be operational when the gates open at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Rides will start at 5 o'clock. Opening ceremonies begin at 5:15.
Take advantage of other frugalista opportunities by visiting the fair during Weekdays under the Wire promotions: noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
For more information on the fair, its daily schedule and grandstand shows, visit allentownfairpa.org.



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