The Clinton County Fair Association has a full line-up of events, and is inviting everyone to come out to the fairgrounds in Mackeyville.

In addition to a variety of great fair food, livestock shows and auctions, musical performances, games, exhibits and a variety of lively contests, the 52nd Fair features two races at the Clinton County Speedway (a Tuesday night race and another next Friday night), a Figure 8 and Demolition Derby this Saturday, a pulling event on Sunday and KOI Drag Racing on Monday.

Back by popular demand is the Bullride Mania Rodeo on Thursday night of fair week, as well as the always fun pedal power tractor pull for the kids, also on Thursday.

The final day of the Fair next Saturday, Aug, 2, features an antique tractor pull and a tractor driving competition.

PHOTO PROVIDED Area band The Twisted Racquet-Tears offer an old-fashioned gospel hymn sing on Sunday night at the Clinton County Fair.

New this year, fair-goers won’t want to miss The Fearless Flores Thrill Show. Shows are planned twice a day, with three shows on Wednesday, July 30.

The fair welcomes back Double M Amusements, offering amusement rides starting on Monday, July 28, and running through the rest of Fair Week. Also back this year is a barn full of Ron Beck’s baby animals, a popular exhibit enjoyed by all ages.

This year’s Fair features daytime and — for the first time — a nighttime, under the lights horseshoe tournament. A cornhole tournament, Bingo every day and nightly prize drawings are among other highlights.

The opening ceremony for the 2025 Clinton County Fair will be this Saturday at 3 p.m., followed by the crowning of a new Fair Queen. The Little Princess ceremony is scheduled on Sunday at 11 a.m.

Several of the fair days are specially-themed, including UPMC Day on Monday.

PHOTO PROVIDED Area band Kidz at Heart covers a wide range of oldies and classic rock Saturday night, August 2, at the 2025 Clinton County Fair.

Tuesday, July 29, is Pennsylvania Lottery & Senior Citizens Day at the Fair, featuring the popular “Sizzling Seniors” Talent Show.

Wednesday is Youth Day, sponsored by Horizon Federal Credit Union and featuring a variety of activities for the kids from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 31, is Clinton County Community Foundation Day at the fairgrounds, in recognition of the foundation’s generous support of the fair.

Friday, Aug. 1, is Veterans Day at the fair, with free admission for all veterans (proper ID is required). In addition, parking for veterans is sponsored by Gedon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC. And all are welcome to enjoy a portion of the giant ice cream sundae made by volunteers around 7:30 Friday evening, compliments of Sunset Ice Cream!

Amazing Musical Line-Up

PHOTO PROVIDED The Country music sounds of Jack and Davis Reid, grandsons of country greats the Statler Brothers, are featured Monday night at the Clinton County Fair.

This year’s Fair will also be of great interest to music lovers! Entertainment is scheduled all eight days of the Fair and offers something for everyone, including a close-out concert by Eagles Tribute Band, 7 Bridges, from Nashville, on Saturday, Aug. 2.

In all, 14 singers and bands are scheduled to offer a total of 18 performances. Check out the fantastic musical line-up:

— Saturday, July 26: The harmony of 2 A.M. kicks off Fair Week. The acoustic duo of Autumn and Mitch Gavlock from Renovo will perform on the Auxiliary Stage at 7 p.m.

— Sunday, July 27: Come out for an Old-Fashioned Gospel Hymn Sing with local group The Twisted Racquet-Tears, performing on the Auxiliary Stage at 6 and 8 p.m. The local group features Bruce Wooley, Jim Gregory and George Stefanski on guitar, Rose Reeder on bass, and Diana Andrus on mandolin.

— Monday, July 28: Three performances are on the schedule, including two concerts by acclaimed Patsy Cline tribute artist Heather Olson and the Silver Eagle Band, performing at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the Auxiliary Stage. Up and coming country music singers Jack and Davis Reid take to the Main Stage at the Fairgrounds for a 7:30 p.m. concert. The duo are the grandsons of country greats, the Statler Brothers.

PHOTO PROVIDED Southern Gospel and patriotic singer Carol Sexton offers a Tuesday afternoon performance on the Main Stage as part of Senior Citizens Day at this year’s Clinton County Fair.

— Tuesday, July 29: Singer Carol Sexton performs at 2 p.m. on the Main Stage as part of Senior Citizens Day. The blind singer from Malvern, Pa., has performed Southern Gospel, praise and worship, traditional country and patriotic songs across the state. Local band Flashback, featuring Dean Hoffman, Brad Gibson and Mike Yohe on guitar, Steve Hauser on bass and Mitch Cohen on drums, covers four decades of classic rock with performances at 6 and 8 p.m. on the Auxiliary Stage. Headlining the Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night is singer Bryan Clark, who brings his “Sinatra 2 Soul” review to central Pennsylvania.

— Wednesday, July 30: From pop to punk, rock and more, area band Speed Bump Willy takes to the Auxiliary Stage at 6:30 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. The group features vocalist Amy Weaver, Dan Zellers and Jason Brown on guitar, Jason Weaver on bass and Bob Wahlers on percussion. Variety band, Erich Cawalla and the Uptown Band hit the Main Stage for a concert at 7:30 p.m.

— Thursday, July 31: DuMM Duo performs at 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. on the Auxiliary Stage. Husband and wife duo Jason and Kasey Dumm, of Lock Haven, offer their acoustic take on a wide range of hits.

— Friday, Aug. 1: Richie & the High Street Rockers bring their high energy vintage Rock & Roll sounds from the 50s and 60s for a 6 p.m. performance on the Auxiliary Stage. Friday night on the Main Stage is Elvis Presley tribute artist Ryan Pelton. An internationally acclaimed performer, Pelton takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.

— Saturday, Aug. 2: Area band Kidz at Heart, featuring Rod Shaffer on bass and vocals, Rus Shaffer and Rich Schlesinger on lead guitar and vocals, and Rich Tressler on drums, brings their mix of oldies, classic rock, modern country and more to the Auxiliary Stage at 7 p.m. Closing out fair week is Nashville-based band 7 Bridges, offering their “Ultimate Eagles Experience” on the Fairgrounds Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. The band aims at recreating the experience of an Eagles concert.

PHOTO PROVIDED Singer Ryan Pelton brings his Tribute to Elvis Presley to the Clinton County Fairgrounds the evening of Friday, August 1.

Advance tickets for weekly gate admission, weekly parking and the Bullride Mania rodeo, are available at several area businesses, including Calico Creek Feed & Pet, Chatham Run Feed Mill, Dotterer Equipment, Old School Market, 64 Beer Store/The Farmer’s Dotterer and at the fair office on the fairgrounds.

For a full rundown of activities at this year’s Clinton County Fair, visit the Fair website, www.ClintonCountyFairPA.com, or pick up a copy of the 2025 Fair Premium Rules Book.

PHOTO PROVIDED Country singer Heather Olson and the Silver Eagle Band pays tribute to Patsy Cline Monday night, July 28, at the Clinton County Fair.

PHOTO PROVIDED Variety band Erich Cawalla and the Uptown Band perform Wednesday night at the Clinton County Fair.

PHOTO PROVIDED The acoustic duo of Jason and Kasey Dumm entertains Thursday night, July 31, at the Clinton County Fair.

PHOTO PROVIDED Richie & the High Street Rockers present their vintage Rock & Roll experience Friday night, August 1, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds.

PHOTO PROVIDED Nashville-based band 7 Bridges offers the “Ultimate Eagles Experience,” Saturday night, August 2, at the Clinton County Fair.

PHOTO PROVIDED 2 A.M., the acoustic duo of Autumn and Mitch Gavlock, opens the Clinton County Fair this Saturday, July 26.

PHOTO PROVIDED Singer Bryan Clark offers his “Sinatra 2 Soul” sounds at the Fair on Tuesday evening.

PHOTO PROVIDED Area band Flashback plays classic rock favorite from the 60s to the 90s Tuesday night at the Fair.