Bradford Era – by Marcie Schellhammer

The 118th McKean County Fair is gearing up to entertain folks in Smethport from Aug. 11 to 17.

General admission is $10; advance gate is $8. Admission includes carnival rides, parking in fair lots, grandstand shows, daily shows and mini-stage performances. A walk-around pass is available for $25 for the week, good for gate admission but not carnival rides. An exhibitor pass is $10 for adults and $8 for youth and senior citizens. It is good all week for gate admission, and requires an upgrade for the carnival rides.

Agriculture Day is Aug. 10, the Saturday before the fair begins. A tractor parade, farm machinery show and collection of non-perishable food items are featured activities. Carnival rides, most concessions, exhibits and other fair activities do not begin until Monday of fair week.

Ag Day is free.

On Sunday, there is free admission. All animals must be on the grounds by 9 p.m. Rabbit exhibits will be accepted from noon to 2 p.m. The opening ceremony will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the vesper service at 6:30 p.m. Read More