Clarion County Fair

Clarion County Fair The Clarion County Fair includes a variety of fun/entertainment for the whole family! The Clarion County Fair is held in the Redbank Valley Municipal Park.

The Fair includes a variety of fun/entertainment for the whole family! What we know as the Clarion County Fair wasn't always what it started out as. In an effort to improve relations between the area's merchants and farmers, community members organized a "gala one-day event". About 5,000 people turned out for the first picnic in 1938, which featured such events as a balloon-blowing contest, a pota

to race, a greased pig contest and a tug-of-war. The event was so successful that the organizers decided to keep it going. The Farmers and Merchants Picnic was first inspired by the Harvest Home days when the park was known only as "Alcola." The park was then owned by the Frank R. Johnson family, and in the 1930s, the Johnson interests sold the grounds to the Walter W. Craig Post of the American Legion in New Bethlehem. During the Legion's operation, the grandstand was erected, and the auditorium and pavilion were converted into the skating rink and dance floor. The pool was later added, and many of the original buildings are still in use. The old dance hall and club, which at one time housed the park's merry-go-round, is now used as an arts and crafts display center. The large grandstand is still an important part of the Fair, and structures housing the refreshment stands are still in use. In fact, the original cattle sheds are filled to capacity each year during Fair Week. Throughout the years, the Farmers and Merchants Picnic included not only events at the American Legion Park, but in downtown New Bethlehem as well. Four days were spent at the park and three days in town. Teen dances were held at the New Bethlehem Fire Hall, bargain days at Newbie stores offered customers great deals, and a "giant" firemen's parade was held along Broad Street. By 1953 the Fair had expanded to three days from two and lasted Wednesday until Friday. Wednesday was dedicated to registration of animals and agricultural events, and Thursday featured many of the picnic's main events. It wasn't until 1967 that the Fair was expanded to its current seven-day length, and in 1969, it was renamed the "Clarion County Fair." About the same time, the park again changed names - this time to the Redbank Valley Municipal Park. A strong sense of community spirit and involvement have always been sources of pride for the Clarion County Fair. And through the years, the involvement of its many sponsors, committees, volunteers, and fairgoers, the sense of community is as strong as it was seven decades ago.

Check out the rules and information for the Four County Truck Shootout ... then pre-register online today! Secure your s...
06/07/2026

Check out the rules and information for the Four County Truck Shootout ... then pre-register online today! Secure your spot now for this exciting new series!

Attention pullers! Unsure which class you fit in?

All drivers must be a resident of Armstrong, Clarion, Indiana, or Jefferson County.

All trucks must be street legal.

Work Stock classes are "cool" or "showroom" type classes. Limited to 3 engine modifications. Stock turbocharger on diesels. No traction bars.

Open Street classes are "hot" or "performance" type classes. Built motors. Large turbocharger on diesels. Traction bars.

Click here for complete Four County Truck Shootout rule book.
https://tinyurl.com/k57tpfz2

Click here to preregister & claim your FREE Four County Truck Shootout t-shirt!
https://tinyurl.com/yx6c57y8

PULLERS - Register now to participate in the new & exciting Four County Truck Shootout series. Don't miss the opportuni...
06/04/2026

PULLERS - Register now to participate in the new & exciting Four County Truck Shootout series. Don't miss the opportunity to pull and compete for the top spot. Sign up now!

Attention pullers! Online driver preregistration is open for the Four County Truck Shootout!

This one quick form will get you preregistered for all 5 event dates in this exciting new local points series!

Any driver preregistered now thru June 30th will receive a FREE Four County Truck Shootout t-shirt!

Don't wait! Get signed up today! See ya at the track!

CLICK THIS LINK FOR PREREGISTRATION.
https://tinyurl.com/yx6c57y8

06/03/2026

We❤️local talent! Our Premium Book has an amazing number of contests you can enter to show off your talents and compete to win prize money. https://www.clarioncountyfair.com/premium-book/
Sewing • Photography • Vegetables • Baked Goods and so much more! Any local person can participate. Register online by clicking our website link above.

NEW THIS YEAR! We're excited to host new classes for the Four County Truck Shootout during our Truck Pulls on Tues., Jul...
06/02/2026

NEW THIS YEAR! We're excited to host new classes for the Four County Truck Shootout during our Truck Pulls on Tues., July 28th at 7pm. This series give you the chance to prove you've got what it takes to compete all season, gunning for the top spot!

Attention pullers and pulling fans!

Following extensive discussions and collaborative efforts, officials from the Clarion County Fair, Dayton Fair, Jefferson County Fair, Wolf's Corners Fair, and Ox Hill Fair are proud to unveil the 2026 FOUR COUNTY TRUCK SHOOTOUT! This local point series will give pullers an opportunity to compete in front of their family, friends, neighbors, & hometown crowds. Who will have the hottest running street truck around? We can't wait to find out!

Classes include:
WORK STOCK GAS
WORK STOCK DIESEL
OPEN STREET GAS
OPEN STREET DIESEL

Events include:
WOLF'S CORNERS FAIR
Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:00 PM
JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 7:00 PM
CLARION COUNTY FAIR
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:00 PM
DAYTON FAIR
Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:30 PM
OX HILL FAIR
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:00 PM
DRIVERS APPRECIATION & CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS DINNER
Date & time to be announced

Drivers must be a resident of Armstrong, Clarion, Indiana, or Jefferson County.

WORK STOCK GAS & WORK STOCK DIESEL
Entry fee: $25
1st: $100 & trophy
2nd: $75
3rd: $50
4th: $25
$500 Points Championship Fund, Trophy, Banner, & other personalized awards!

OPEN STREET GAS & OPEN STREET DIESEL
Entry fee: $25
1st: $150 & Trophy
2nd: $100
3rd: $75
4th: $25
$500 Points Championship Fund, Trophy, Banner, & other personalized awards!

Complete rules & online pre-registration coming soon!

Please follow our Four County Truck Shootout page for many more updates coming soon!

Questions? Or for more information call:
Nate Minich 814-229-9435
Doug Marshall 724-801-1480

Want to know what the BEST part of summer 2026 looks like? Find it all here
06/01/2026

Want to know what the BEST part of summer 2026 looks like? Find it all here

EVENT SCHEDULE Home & Family Living Entries accepted @ Skating RinkSaturday, July 25th from 11:00pm to 3:00pmCommercial Exhibit Set Up in Barn July 25th from 12:00pm to 2:00pmPre-registered exhibits will also be accepted on Sunday, July 26th from 10:00am to 11:00amBaking Contest will

Welcome "Bruce Shipley"! Come see him run today at the Clarion County Fair grounds.
05/30/2026

Welcome "Bruce Shipley"! Come see him run today at the Clarion County Fair grounds.

05/30/2026

Registration for the drag race is open until 1:00. Nothing after 1:00 unless you call ahead at 814-221-9377.

Its a beautiful day for a drag race. Free admission to watch. Come have some fun and enjoy the sunshine.
05/30/2026

Its a beautiful day for a drag race. Free admission to watch. Come have some fun and enjoy the sunshine.

Looks like the weather for our Amateur Drag Races this coming Saturday will be fantastic! Make your plans now to compete...
05/27/2026

Looks like the weather for our Amateur Drag Races this coming Saturday will be fantastic! Make your plans now to compete or watch the show.

Please support the Clarion County Fair and take a chance to stock your freezer. Tickets can be purchase at M&S Meats, P...
02/01/2026

Please support the Clarion County Fair and take a chance to stock your freezer. Tickets can be purchase at M&S Meats, Palmers Country Store, Hetricks Farm Supply, FUN Bank New Bethlehem or from any fair board member!

Address

137 Park Road
Hawthorn, PA
16230

Telephone

+18143655179

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Clarion County Fair posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Clarion County Fair:

Shortcuts

Share

Category