Centre County Grange Fair: August 20–28, 2021 – 147 Years of Tradition and Family Fun
Experience the timeless wonder of the Centre County Grange Fair each August. With a rich 147-year history, this iconic event serves as a home away from home for families in over 1,000 tents and 1,500 RVs. As the nation's last remaining tenting fair, it captures pure magic, charm, and nostalgia—inviting you to join an extraordinary tradition.
The Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair, affectionately known as "The Grange Fair," runs from August 20–28, 2021. This 147th anniversary celebrates a unique "city within a town" where campers settle into Grange Park in Centre Hall, PA, for more than a week. Offering economical family entertainment with a single low admission fee, enjoy free performances by nationally known artists. Dive into agriculture's vital role through thousands of exhibits, livestock competitions, and horse shows. Thrill to the roar of tractor pulls and truck events, amusement rides for all ages, and irresistible festival foods filling the air.
There's truly something for everyone at the Grange Fair! Key highlights include:
- Over 300 commercial concessions
- Diverse food options, including gluten-free choices
- Thrilling amusement rides
- National, regional, and local entertainment
- Extensive exhibits
- Livestock shows and barns
- Equine Center with daily horse shows
- Competition track featuring motorsports
- Health & wellness activities
- Grand parade
- Playground for kids
For the full daily schedule, visit GrangeFair.com.
Grange Park: Your Summer Getaway for Camping
Conveniently located off PA Route 45 in Centre Hall, PA, Grange Park is pet-friendly with spacious sites offering electric and water hookups. Camp with friends and family in adjacent sites (subject to availability). RV sites are $40 per night; tent sites are $30 per night (bring your own tent). Spanning over 260 acres with paved roadways ideal for biking.
Equine Center at Grange Park
The state-of-the-art Equine Center at Grange Park is a premier year-round facility in central Pennsylvania, featuring:
- 123′ x 300′ indoor arena with spectator seating
- 125′ x 300′ covered arena
- Two 140′ x 230′ outdoor arenas
- 70′ x 280′ holding and warm-up area
- 150′ x 300′ outdoor practice arena
- Announcer’s tower
- Spacious climate-controlled office and entry center
- Two barns with 258 stalls
- Large bagged shavings building
- Stalling office
- Restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities
- 40′ x 60′ post-and-beam pavilion
- 1,500 RV and trailer hookups
PSU Tailgating at Grange Park
Join the new tradition: Grange Park is the ultimate spot for Penn State tailgating! Bring your RV for one or more nights with electric and water hookups, plus convenient shuttle service. Located just 12 miles from Beaver Stadium in Centre Hall—visiting teams welcome.
