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NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. – The 82nd Big Knob Grange Fair will be held August 27-31.
This means entertainment, rides and food galore.
“I’m personally excited that we’re bringing the rodeo back because it’s been a long time since we’ve had one,” said Dave Stang, chairman of the Big Knob Grange Fair. “We’re also bringing back a Fair Queen program, which we haven’t done in a long time.”
Opening night begins with a parade at 6:00 p.m. featuring the Freedom Big Red Marching Band.
The fairground opens at 6 p.m. August 27-30, with wristbands costing $20 each. On August 31, there is a special matinee offer from noon to 4 p.m. with wristbands for $15 (or $30 to ride from noon to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to closing).
To help you choose your fun, read on:
Route map
August 27: Local high school bands from the Riverside, Western Beaver and Freedom Area school districts will perform their programs.
August 28: Demolition Derby Night featuring Youth Compact Class, Half-Car Racing and Stock Mini Van/2WD/Mini Truck/Compact SUV classes.
August 29th: Second night of the Demolition Derby featuring Power Wheels, Windshield Class, Street Stock Compact and Street Stock Full Size classes.
August 30th: Truck and tractor pulling.
August 31: Rodeo Night.
Musical lineup on the main stage:
August 27: Christian Beck, a Freedom Area High graduate and country artist whose single “Country as Dirt” has been played on several radio stations in Pittsburgh and Beaver County. Beck has shared the stage with famous artists such as Lee Brice, Florida Georgia Line, Toby Keith, Russell Dickerson, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson and Chris Young.
August 28: Crow’s Run Band, a fan favorite of Big Knob Grange Fair and one of the Beaver Valley’s most popular bands in the 1980s, has reunited several times.
August 29: The Project Band, a popular Beaver County cover band that focuses on music from the ’60s and ’70s. Members wear period clothing and decorate the stage with colorful tapestries and posters.
August 30: The Eldorado Band, a rocking country band that usually draws large crowds.
Matinee on August 31st: James Tobin & The Dewey Decimators, a roots rock band from Ambridge that regularly performs in clubs, festivals, private parties and corporate events.
August 31st, evening: Adam & the Armadillos, a honky-tonk band from central Pennsylvania.
More: Hookstown Fair features demolition derbies, fireworks, tractor pulls, food, music and rides
Further entertainment on site
Daily activities include live wood carving by Bill Schaudt Wood Creations, the Beaker & Friends Petting Farm, and magician Mike Klee.
The ice cream eating contest for first responders and municipal officials will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The ice cream eating contest for the general public will be held on August 30 at 6:00 p.m. The first person to eat a liter of ice cream will win a $100 prize.
A puzzle contest for those ages 55 and older begins August 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bingo Pavilion.
The Kid’s Peddle Tractor Pulls will take place on August 29th at 5:30pm, followed by the Kid’s Power Wheels at 6pm.
Dinner
Dinner is served from 4:30pm until the table is sold out.
The dishes this year: August 27, turkey with stuffing or lasagna; August 28, stuffed chicken breast; August 29, stuffed pork chop; August 30, fish or ham sandwich; August 31, ham and potato gratin.
Other important information
General admission is free.
For the full schedule, visit bigknobgrangefair.org.
This year’s trade fair theme: “Thriving through opportunity, rooted in agriculture.”
The Big Knob Grange Fairgrounds is located at 336 Grange Road, New Sewickley Township (GPS address Rochester).
