Arts & Entertainment

Bethlehem Fair 2013: A Complete Guide

The weather forecasts are looking good for this year's Bethlehem Fair. Are you going and what are you looking forward to seeing?

It's almost Bethlehem Fair time! Here's all you need to know about this awesome event and I want to know — what's your favorite part of the fair? Tell me all about it in the comments!

I'm looking forward to candy apples and seeing Emily Colt sing! I'm also looking forward to seeing all the awesome pics you take — share your Bethlehem Fair photos here!


Bethlehem Fair Hours

  • 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6
  • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8
Address
  • 384 Main Street North, Bethlehem

Admission Costs
  • General Admission: $9
  • Senior Citizens: $7 (Saturday And Sunday Only)
  • Children Under 12 attend for free, when accompanied by an adult
  • Season Pass - All Three Days: $18 in advance. If purchased on Friday evening, you save $9.
  • Group Tickets: Book of 10 is $70, a savings of $20.
Call 203-266-5350 for more information.


Friday Events
  • 5 p.m. - Gates Open
  • 5 p.m. - Exhibit buildings open to the public. 50s,  60s and 70s Cruise Night
  • 5 to 10 p.m. - Bracelet Night: Pay one price for unlimited rides
  • 7 p.m. - Pony Draw  -  Pulling Arena
  • 7 p.m. E2, "An Eagles Experience." Eagles tribute band takes the main stage.
  • 10 p.m. Exhibit buildings close.
  • 11 p.m. Fair closes.

Saturday Events
  • 8 a.m. Gates Open
  • 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. All Exhibit Buildings Open
  • 9 a.m. Junior Dairy Show- Cattle Ring
  • 10 a.m. Oxen Show And Draw -  Drawing Arena
  • 11 a.m. Hand Bell Bell Choir - Main Stage
  • 11 a.m. Vintage Tractor Pull - Tractor Pull Arena
  • Noon - USA Martial Arts Demo Team - Main Stage
  • Noon - Lumberjack Competition - Wood Chopping Arena
  • 1 p.m. CT Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers - Main Stage
  • 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. KLG and the Cupcakes - North Stage - Children's Entertainment
  • 4 p.m. Farmer's Night Out - South Ring - Open Competition For All, Register At 3:30 p.m.
  • 4 p.m. Mary Beth Sippin & Gold Rush - Main Stage
  • 5 p.m. New England Fried Dough Eating Contest - Wood Chopping Arena   (Sponsored By Brian's Fabulous Fried Dough)
  • 7 p.m. The Conspiracy W/Special Guests - North Stage
  • 8:30 p.m. Beginnings- A Chicago Tribute Band - Main Stage
  • 9 p.m. Buildings And Entrance Gates Close
  • 11 p.m. Fair Closes
Sunday Events
  • 7:30 a.m. Gates Open
  • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All exhibit buildings are open.
  • 9 a.m. Open Western Horse Show And Gymkhana -Main Show Ring
  • 10 a.m. Hollerin' Contest - North Stage - Open To All - No Pre-Entry Required
  • 10:30 a.m. Stock Garden Tractor Pull - North Stage
  • 10:30 a.m. Junior Beef Cattle Show, South End Near Mother Goose
  • 11 a.m. Horse Pulling - Pulling Arena
  • 11 a.m. Emily Colt  - Main Stage
  • Noon - Pedal Tractor Pull-  All Children Invited To Enter  ~ North Stage Area
  • Noon - Lumberjack Competition - Woodchopping Arena
  • 1 p.m. Agri-Olympics - Open To All - Main Stage Area
  • 3 p.m. KLG and the Cupcakes - North Stage - Children's Entertainment
  • 5:30 p.m. Fair closes.
Visit the Bethlehem Fair website for info on the fair and other events happening on the fairgrounds this year.


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