TODAY IS DAY FIVE OF THE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY FAIR; Let’s Rock a Little Country

PRESS RELEASE – Today (Friday, August 1, 2014) is day five of the Schuylkill County Fair . All are invited to enjoy a day in the country. The day starts early with a Dairy Show in the Ag Arena. New this year will be a Poultry Show. To be followed by a tractor parade with the theme of Harley Hog out of respect of Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson who is the day sponsor. This is to be followed by a Livestock Showman Contest where only eligible youth exhibitors via for the covet prize of master showman by exhibiting to the best of their ability various species of livestock. The eligible youth are broken into age categories so that they compete for this top prize against youth of similar age. Agricultural activities include a Threshing Demonstration, Yukon Gold Potato Cooking Contest and a Story Time done by Schuylkill County Reading Council. The traditional hay bale toss will be held Friday evening. Steps into the line dancing with DJ Chicken Nuggets as his rock and rolls the country hits meant to keep you stepping out on the dance floor. Into a little native culture then visit with Big Owl on the Bear Creek Island around the campfire as he speaks on the native Indians that inhabited our area. As day rolls into evening then let’s rock and roll to the country sounds of Exile. Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson of Orwigsburg was instrumental in helping bring Exile for the performance.

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY:
8:30 AM – Open Dairy Show (Ag Arena)
10 AM – Poultry Show
4 AM – Fair Opens to Public
4:30 PM – Tractor Parade – Theme: Harley Hog
5 PM – Master Showman Contest (Ag Arena)
5 PM – Threshing Demonstration
6 PM – Yukon Gold Potato Cooking Contest (PA Pref.)
6 PM – Hay Bale Toss (Kid’s Area)
7 PM – Kendall Phillips
Nashville singer-songwriter, actress
7:30 PM – DJ Chicken Nugget, Line Dancing
8 PM – Big Owl Indian Lore (Bear Creek Island)
9 PM – Exile

All visual attractions include Dairy Show, Poultry Show, Tractor Parade, Master Livestock Showman, Hay Bale Toss, Threshing Demonstration, Yukon Gold Potato Cooking Contest, DJ Chicken Nugget, Line Dancing, Story Time Kendall Phillips – Nashville singer-songwriter, actress, Exile, Big Owl Indian Lore, Johnny Peers & Muttville Comix, Peggy Hentz “Red Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center”, Kids Area Activities, Schuylkill Talent Showcase – Brook Unger, Todd Gladfelder – chain saw artist, Porcupine Pat – Naturalist, Farming for A Day and Ag Detective Activities.

For all the latest news on the fair visit the fair’s website at www.SchuylkillFair.com or via Facebook and Twitter.
If you are interested in helping with the Schuylkill County Fair call (570) 739-2627 or email kamorgan11@gmail.com. Putting on a county fair is a large undertaking and volunteers are always needed.
Click HERE to view the three-page 2014 Schuylkill County Fair Entertainment flyer.
Click HERE to download the 84-page 2014 Schuylkill County Fair Entertainment Premium Book.
Click HERE to view TamaquaArea.com photos from prior years.
Click HERE for directions to the fairgrouds (2270 Fair Road, Summit Station, PA 17979).