BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bloomsburg Fair is the largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania that runs for nine days and features family fun with rides, music, and food.
Monday is Senior Day where fairgoers 65 years old or older can enjoy the Bloomsburg Fair for free. Senior Day is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
What to know, what to do at the 2024 Bloomsburg Fair
For Senior Day, PA live! Co-host Rachel Malak and Chief Photographer Tony Ingargiola checked in from the Bloomsburg Fair with some fun fair activities.
Rachel was able to snuggle up to about 60 goats with Steinmetz Family Farm from Berks County and chat with Gloria about how they came up with the idea.
After cuddling some baby goats, Rachel set off to find out what happens to Pennsylvania-grown vegetables after they are harvested and got a taste test from Folk's Fried Vegetables with Randy showing off some fresh produce.
Rachel got to play as an apprentice for the day for Jeff with Cedar Redwood Signs and even received a custom PA live! wooden sign.
Rachel then crashed the Pigs and People event at the fair where she spoke with Paul who has been raising pigs for more than 60 years.
If there is any place at the Bloomsburg Fair that has the scent of Fall, it would be found at the Benton Cider Mill and Rachel talked with Deb about the delicious family tradition.
Regardless of the weather, Rachel still had a good time and fried up some Pumpkin Waffles with Bob who has been working with Kolar Specialties Inc. since 1972.
At Vance's Apple Dumpling stand, Parker walked Rachel through how to make sweet apple dumplings which can be enjoyed with some cinnamon caramel apple ice cream.
While nervous, Rachel still tried her hand at Mutton Busting where she tried as best she could to stay on a sheep. Rachel was able to hang on for 4.3 seconds!
To wrap up the day, Rachel stopped by the Traveling Table to enjoy dinner time with a Smashburger Crepe on the trolley.
For further information on the Bloomsburg Fair and all the happenings at the fairgrounds, you can go online to learn more.
