The Grange Fair

Elizabeth Voight 2018 Pennsylvania State Fair Queen


A quick stop to The Grange Fair was made on August 21!  This was the fair where my mom grew up showing her animals at.  She showed market steers, crossbred hogs, as well as a Quarter horse.  Having said that, I was so excited to visit this fair!  As soon as I arrived I was introduced to the 2018 Centre County Grange Fair Queen and the 2018 Centre County Grange Fair Queen Runner-up.  Then,  I was given a wonderful tour of the Grange Fair.  The Grange Park encompasses about 264 acres, which is one of the largest fairs in the state!  After I was given the tour I enjoyed catching up with family friends who show at the fair.  Then, I enjoyed some chicken corn soup in a bread bowl with my grandparents!  Thank you to the Great Grange Fair, for a lovely visit! 














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