Carbon County Fair

06/18/2026

👑 Only 12 Days Left to Apply! 👑

Are you ready to make 2026 a year you’ll never forget?

The Carbon County Fair Queen Program is accepting applications through June 30, 2026 for both our Fair Queen and Junior Miss competitions!

✨ Fair Queen (Ages 16–20)
🎓 $500 Scholarship

✨ Junior Miss (Ages 13–15)
🎓 $150 Scholarship

This program offers so much more than a title:
⭐ Public Speaking
⭐ Leadership Development
⭐ Networking Opportunities
⭐ Community Engagement
⭐ Special Appearances
⭐ Lifelong Friendships & Memories

If you’re looking to build confidence, develop new skills, and represent the Carbon County Fair, we encourage you to apply today!

📅 Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

Tag someone who would be a great candidate! 👑💐

06/18/2026

You often hear us say, “Reach out to a board member for information,” but today we’d like to help put some names with the faces!

We’re proud to introduce our Directors who represent the West Penn Lions Club and help guide and support our organization throughout the year.

📸 Left to Right:

⭐ Leroy Wentzel
⭐ Robert Silliman
⭐ Terry Frey

These dedicated individuals generously give their time, talents, and support to help our organization succeed. We appreciate all they do behind the scenes and in our community.

If you see them at an event, be sure to say hello, and stay tuned as we continue introducing the faces behind our organization!

06/18/2026

Thank you to the 4-H kids for helping clean out and reorganizing of the trailers at the fairgrounds. We have work sessions every Saturday morning starting at 8am and every Wednesday evening. If you need community service hours let us know.

06/17/2026

🔨 Work Session Tonight! 🔨

We have a work session scheduled for today at 6:00 PM, and there are plenty of projects and tasks that need attention.

We would greatly appreciate any volunteers who can come out and lend a hand. Whether you can stay for an hour or the entire evening, every bit of help makes a difference!

Thank you for supporting our organization—we look forward to seeing you there!

06/17/2026

You often hear us say, “Contact a board member for information,” so we’d like to help put some names with the faces behind our organization!

Today, we’d like to introduce our Directors who proudly represent the Palmerton Lions Club. Their dedication, support, and commitment help make everything we do possible.

📸 Left to Right:

⭐ Ruth Kindrew
⭐ Mark Green
⭐ Karen Green

We are grateful for their service and the time they devote to supporting our community. If you see them at an event, be sure to say hello!

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the amazing people who help make our organization a success.

06/17/2026

What’s a great article on our fair queen program!

Interested in being the 2026 Fair Queen or Junior Miss? The Carbon County Fair is looking for incredible young women with a passion for their local community and agriculture. To be Carbon County Fair ...

06/16/2026

You often hear us say, “Contact a board member for information,” so we’d like to help put some names with the faces!

Today, we’d like to introduce some of our Directors who proudly represent the Franklin Lions Club and help support our organization and community.

📸 Left to Right:

⭐ Liz McElwee – Vice President & Co-Treasurer
⭐ George Andrew – Director
⭐ Brandyn Schmick – Director

We appreciate their dedication, support, and willingness to serve. Be sure to say hello when you see them around!

06/15/2026

🎡🎟️ The Carbon County Fair needs YOU! 🎟️🎡
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s fair fun, smooth, and unforgettable! From ticket taking and hand stamping to helping at the ticket booth, there’s something for everyone.

📅 Fair Dates: August 3–8, 2026
✨ Perfect way to earn volunteer hours
🎪 Be part of the behind-the-scenes fair magic

Interested or know someone who would be?
📞 Reach out to Ali Silliman at (484) 557-7840

Come join our volunteer team—we can’t do it without you! 💚🐄🎠

06/15/2026

Less the 300 followers away! Help us get to 10,000 followers for a big giveaway! 🎉

06/15/2026

We want to hear from YOU! 🎉

As we continue raising funds to support our organization and future projects, we’d love to know:

❓ What type of fundraiser would you like to see us do?

Would you participate in:
🎟️ Raffles
🍽️ Dine & Donate Nights
🎉 Bingo
👜 Purse or Gift Basket Raffles
🎄 Holiday-Themed Events
🍪 Bake Sales
🏃 Fun Runs/Walks
…or something else?

Drop your ideas in the comments below! Your feedback helps us plan events that our community will enjoy while supporting a great cause. 😊