September 13-17, 2011

Fun @ the Fair

If you'd like, bring your own lawn chair to Grandstand events!
Grandstand Area is non-smoking for all events.
Wheelchair accessible platforms at Knapp Arena & Grandstand.

---DAILY---
••• Albion's Historic Carousel open for rides --- don't miss it! •••

Overflow or inclement weather parking will be provided in the Northwestern School 
parking lot with shuttle bus service to the fairgrounds.

Don't Forget: Fairgoers requiring a Handicap Parking sticker need to contact Neil Jim “Beef” Baxter @ (814-756-4645), prior to the Fair.

 

Tuesday, September 13th

9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	Receiving of all entries (closes at 8pm)	All buildings and barns
3 shows daily	The Big Tiny Young Show	Stonehouse
3 shows daily	Master Balloon Artist, Dennie Huber	Strolling
2 to 6 p.m.	Karaoke By Lisa Keating	Grandstand
2 - 9 p.m.	Ride-A-Rama ($12 for 7 hours)	Midway
3 to 5 p.m.	Dairy Milking Parlor	Milking Parlor
6 -7 pm	Kids Games - Sponsored by the Northwestern High School class of 2012	Tennis Courts
7:15 p.m.	Official Fair Opening Ceremonies	Grandstand
7:30 p.m.	Fair Queen Contest	Grandstand
7:30 p.m.	Garden Tractor Pull (weigh-in is from 5-7 p.m.)	Knapp Arena

Wednesday, September 14th

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Judging of all exhibits	All bldgs, barns, arena
3 shows daily	The Big Tiny Young Show	Stonehouse
3 shows daily	Master Balloon Artist, Dennie Huber	Strolling
3 to 5 p.m.	Dairy Milking Parlor	End of Footbridge
1 to 5  p.m.	Bob Uleck Polka Relations Band	Grandstand
6 -7 pm	Kids Games - Sponsored by the Northwestern High School class of 2012	Tennis Courts
5 - 6:30 p.m.	Baked Food Auction	By the Stonehouse Bldg
6:30 p.m.	4 x 4 Truck Pull (weigh-in is from 12 to 5 p.m.)	Knapp Arena
8:00 to 10 pm	The Romantic Era	Grandstand

Thursday, September 15th
Senior Citizen Day - Free Admission to All Senior Citizens

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Draft Horse Hitch	Knapp Arena
3 shows daily	The Big Tiny Young Show	Stonehouse
3 shows daily	Master Balloon Artist, Dennie Huber	Strolling
3 shows daily	Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show	Midway
10 a.m.	Dairy Goat Milking Demonstration	Dairy Goat Barn
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.	The Rustic Ramblers	Grandstand
1:30 - 6:30 p.m.	Horse Show	Knapp Arena
3 to 5 p.m.	Dairy Milking Parlor	End of Footbridge
6 -7 pm	Kids Games - Sponsored by the Northwestern High School class of 2012	Tennis Courts
7:00 p.m.	Antique Tractor Pull	Knapp Arena
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.	Keeling Family Gospel Group Sponsored by Northwestern Ministerium (Please Donate a box of Cereal @ the Grandstand.)	Grandstand
8:30 - 10:00 p.m.	Me and My Gang Band	Grandstand

Friday, September 16th

9:00  a.m.	Draft Horse Farm Hitch	Knapp Arena
3 shows daily	The Big Tiny Young Show	Stonehouse
3 shows daily	Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show	Midway
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.	Kids Games sponsored by Northwestern Youth Center	By the Tennis Courts
10:00 a.m.	Log Pull	Knapp Arena
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.	Tractor Pull (weigh-in 8 - 11:00 a.m.)	Grandstand
12:30  to 2:30 p.m.	Exhibitors Draft Horse Pull	Knapp Arena
3 p.m. to 10 p.m.	Ride-A-Rama ($12 for 7 hours)	Midway
3 - 11 p.m.	Fun Horse Show	Knapp Arena
3 to 5 p.m.	Dairy Milking Parlor	End of Footbridge
6:00 p.m.	Goat Harness Show	Arena by Swine Barn
6 -7 pm	Kids Games - Sponsored by the Northwestern High School class of 2012	Tennis Courts
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.	Flintnapping Demo by Mike Santiago	Arts and Crafts Building
8:30 to 10p.m.	Divebar All Stars	Grandstand

Saturday, September 17th

10:30 a.m.	Fair Parade	Grandstand
12 p.m. (Noon)	Mikki Bort's Karate Demonstration	Grandstand
12.30 to 2p.m.	Matt Keiter and The Full Moon Band	Grandstand
1:00 - 2:30 pm	Rug making by Ester Kuntz	Arts and Crafts Bldg.
1 - 3 p.m.	Livestock Parade	Knapp Arena
2 - 4 p.m.	Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull - ( Must REGISTERED Prior to 2 P.M. at the Fair Office behind the Educational Building)	Grandstand
3 shows daily	The Big Tiny Young Show	Stonehouse
3 shows daily	Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show	Midway
3:00 to 4:30 pm	Pottery Wheel Demonstration by Edinboro University	Arts and Crafts Bldg.
2 - 5:30 p.m.	Draft Horse Pull	Knapp Arena
3 to 5 p.m.	Dairy Milking Parlor	End of Footbridge
4 - 6:30 p.m.	Horseshoe Tournament	Knapp Arena
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.	Rory Frankson	Grandstand
6 -7 pm	Kids Games - Sponsored by the Northwestern High School class of 2012	Tennis Courts
7:00 to 8:00 pm	Rope Making Demonstration by Tracy Garter	Arts and Crafts Bldg
5 to 6:30 pm	Tami Hritzay - Pysanky Eggs Demonstration	Arts and Crafts Building
8:30 to 10 pm	North of Mason Dixon	Grandstand

 

Overflow or inclement weather parking will be provided in the Northwestern School parking lot with shuttle bus service to the fairgrounds.

 

Attention Local Talent

If you are a band, group, singer, musician or have a specialized
talent and are interested in performing at the 2012 Albion Area Fair, 
please send a professional 8x10 color photo, 
extensive biography and a demo CD by March 1, 2012 to: 
( NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE )

c/o Albion Area Fair
Att: Program Superintendent
11678 Main St.
East Springfield , PA. 16411
entertainment@albionfair.com

Department 1
Draft Horses	9 a.m. Wed.	Conformation
	9 a.m. Thurs.	Hitch Class
Light Horses	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes 4-H
Ponies	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes 4-H
Department 2
Dairy Cattle	9 a.m. Wed	Includes 4-H & FFA
Department 3
Beef Cattle	9 a.m. Wed	Includes 4-H & FFA
Department 4
Sheep	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes 4-H & FFA
Department 5
Swine	3 p.m. Wed	Includes 4-H & FFA
Department 6
Dairy Goats	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes 4-H
Department 9
Rabbits	9 a.m. Wed.
Department 10
4H & FFA
Department 11
Youth Under 19
Department 12
Grain & seed Crops	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes jr. Division
Department 13
Vegetables	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes jr. Division
Department 14
Fruit & Nuts	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes jr. Division
Department 15
Home & Dairy Products	9 a.m. Wed.	Inclueds jr. Division
Department 17
Floral	10 a.m. Wed.	Includes jr. Division
Department 18
Domestic & Fine Arts	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes jr. Division
Department 19
Antiques, Arts & Crafts	9 p.m.Tues.
Jr. Hobbies & Crafts	9 p.m. Tues.
Department 20
Group Exhibits	9 a.m. Wed.	Includes jr. Division
Department 21
Wine	9 a.m. Wed.
Department 22
Fair Queen Contest
Garden Tractor Pulling Contest
4-Wheel Drive Pulling Contest
Tractor Pulling Contest
Log Pulling Contest
Department 23
Apiary and Maple Products
Department 24
Antique Farm Machinery
Department 25
School Exhibits
General Rules & Regulations / Animal Owner or Caretakers Verification / Animal Health Regulations