History - Bloomsburg Fair
WEBThis site, created by Susan R. Dauria, Professor, Department of Anthropology at Bloomsburg University, and sponsored by the Bloomsburg Fair Association, is a compilation of oral histories from persons who had long-time experience at the Fair.
Bloomsburg Fair - Wikipedia
WEBThe Bloomsburg Fair was started by Caleb Barton in 1854. The 156th Bloomsburg Fair was held from September 25 to October 2, 2010. In 2006, fair attendance for the week reached 413,203 people.
Bloomsburg Fair
WEBA billboard ad from the 1970s. Bloomsburg Fair. Originally an agricultural fair, held in 1855, the Bloomsburg Fair was created to exhibit agricultural products, especially fruits and grains, of Columbia County farmers. Admission was ten cents.
History - "The Bloomsburg Fair Virtual Museum" -- A collection …
WEBSince 1930, the Bloomsburg Fair has been at the end of September every year. Prior to 1930, the fair was scheduled in October, and was variously placed on the calendar from between two and eight days (Burris 1979).
"The Bloomsburg Fair Virtual Museum" -- A collection of oral …
WEBOral Histories of the Bloomsburg Fair. By Susan Dauria. Sponsored by the Bloomsburg Fair Association.
Bloomsburg Fair returns with traditional and new excitement
WEB2 days ago · The 169th Bloomsburg Fair opens Friday with $3 admission for Preview Day and a number of musical acts, then kicks into high gear Saturday to Saturday with $8 admission and various musical acts ...
The history of the Bloomsburg Fair | Eyewitness News - PAhomepage.com
WEBSep 24, 2021 · BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Friday kicks off the Bloomsburg Fair. After being canceled last year the fair is back. This isn’t your typical run-of-the-mill fair. It’s the largest and...
Photos - "The Bloomsburg Fair Virtual Museum" -- A collection
WEBBelow are other pictures (from left to right) of the "girlie" shows, an areal view of the fairgrounds (1970), the rides at the fair, and an overview picture (mid 1800s), tents (1800s) and midget car races (1950s).
Bloomsburg Fair: A Beloved Pennsylvania Tradition
WEBAug 10, 2024 · The Bloomsburg Fair traces its roots back to 1855 when a group of visionary individuals, led by Caleb Barton, decided to establish an agricultural exhibition. The first fair was held on the lower end of Second Street, …
The Bloomsburg Fair: what it's all about - WVIA Public Media
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Pennsylvania’s largest agricultural fair kicked off in 1855. The variety is overwhelming, in terms of things to do, see, and taste.
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