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Carbon County Fair
🎡 CARBON COUNTY FAIR — AUGUST 3–8, 2026 • PALMERTON, PA 🎡 Little Gap Road • Weekdays 4–10 PM • Saturday 2–10 PM Admission: $7 (ages 6+) • Arena Events: +$10 (ages 6+)
Join us for six unforgettable days of family fun, live entertainment, great food, thrilling arena shows, and classic fair traditions! Musical entertainment is included with admission, and the first 20 paid admissions each day receive a FREE Carbon County Fair Tote.
⭐ Daily Highlights at a Glance
MONDAY – Opening Day • Fair Queen Coronation & Opening Ceremony – 5 PM • Isaac Cole on the Main Stage – 6:30 & 8:30 PM • Emerald Dragon Karate Showcase – 7 PM • Fireworks Spectacular – 9:30 PM
TUESDAY – Senior Citizens Day • Patriotic Parade – 5 PM • Senior Citizens Drawing – 8 PM • The Mudflaps – 6:30 & 8:30 PM • Microwrestling returns – 6 PM (see website for pricing)
WEDNESDAY – Children’s Day • Little Miss Patriotic Contest – 4 PM • FREE Rock Painting • Touch-a-Truck • Bicycle Giveaway – 6:30 PM • Farie Levin (Reba McEntire tribute) – 6:30 & 8:30 PM • Demo Derby & Junk Car Race (Wed & Thurs) – Arena. Check out Betsy & John Ross who will be strolling along the midway today.
THURSDAY – Mauch Chunk Trust Give Back Day • First 150 attendees with a non perishable, in date, food item receives FREE admission • Barnyard Olympics – 5:30 PM • Ole 97 – 6:30 & 8:30 PM
FRIDAY – Rock & Country Night • Mystery City – 6:30 & 8:30 PM • Country Line Dancing: Lessons with Aleah from 7–8 PM • Requests 8–10 PM
SATURDAY – Grand Finale • 4 H Buyer’s Luncheon – 11 AM • Livestock Sale – 1 PM • Garden Tractor Pull – 3 PM • Sounds of Southern Gospel with Carol Sexton – 2:30 & 4 PM (Carol, who is legally blind, inspires audiences with her remarkable talent and resilience.) • Small Car Shootout – 6 PM • Richie & the High Street Rockers – 6:30 & 8:30 PM
🎠 Rides & Specials
• Ride Specials: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri — 5–10 PM — $25/rider • Children’s Day Tuesday — $20/rider • Individual ride tickets available (Please check height requirements before purchasing.)
🐮 Don’t Miss the Classics
• Still Exhibits • 4 H Animals • Agricultural Displays • Visit the Pink Fair Queen Tent to learn how to become a Queen or Jr. Miss • Guide Dogs permitted. Boston Bachert with mind boggling acts. Chainsaw carvings by Bearly Get’N By.
🌐 More Info
Visit www.carboncountyfair or follow the fair on Facebook for daily updates.
Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers—there’s truly something for everyone at the great Carbon County Fair!
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3762697-0
