This story originally aired on Keystone Edition Radio on Oct. 9.
The Bloomsburg Fair, one of the largest agricultural fairs on the East Coast, began back in 1855. The fairgrounds had what felt like miles of food vendors; plenty of agricultural exhibits and educational opportunities; and live music and performances.
WVIA News made it to the fair to bring back sights and sounds to share with those who couldn’t make the trip to Columbia County.
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Several goats eagerly wait for snacks from visitors at the petting zoo, a behind-the-scenes part of the All Star Barnyard Revue. The Florida-based attraction travels around the country visiting fairs.
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Three pigs race around the wood chip track, with a first place finisher winning a cookie.
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Pearl, the All Star Barnyard Revue's miniature Zebu cow, enters the stage to a cheering audience.
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Various scarecrows competed for a blue ribbon at the Bloomsburg Fair. A classic outfit (left) beat out the less traditional versions of the crop protectors.
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A 1,173-pound pumpkin from Kutztown, Pa. took home the first place prize.
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Pennsylvania is home to 100 varieties of apples and is the nation's fourth-largest apple producer, according to the PA Cider Guild.
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Scenes from the 167th Bloomsburg Fair
This story originally aired on Keystone Edition Radio on Oct. 9.
