Great musical entertainment featured on the Weis Grandstand is highlighted by Sammy Kershaw and Aaron Tippin, Tommy James and the Shondells, Kansas, Nate Smith with Special Guest Avery Anna, Skillet, and Live with Special Guest Jet.
Some important and interesting things to note about this year’s Fair.
Parking Change: (this is important to note)
Parking will be $10 at the gate this year. However, you can pre-purchase your parking pass online for only $5.
9/29 is TYM Day: For every $8 regular admission, $1 will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville.
Fair Maps are also now available. They will be at Gates 3, 5 & 8; there is also a Fair App available.
This is the second year for the Scavenger Hunt; details are available in the App, and when you finish, your prize is available at the Grandstand Office.
New TYM Sponsored Information Kiosks at Gates 3, 5, 8, and the info booth.
The grandstand is now enjoying brand new 300 sq. ft. screens.
Official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) Weigh Site Officials are excited to be an official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth weigh site this year at the Bloomsburg Fair! All entries receiving a financial award must remain at the fair for display until Sunday, October 4 at 9 a.m. The prize for the 1st place pumpkin is $5,000, with a $5,000 bonus if it is over 2,000 lbs.
Jeff Giger, the Superintendent of Livestock at the Fair, told Webb Weekly they will be honoring the “Farm of the Day” for five days of the fair. The Farms are: Shuman Farms, Evergreen Farms, Benny Acres, Kitchenview Farms, and Porter Farm.
Ed Sanders, Superintendent of Horticulture, said there will be a new division in the Floral display; it will be the Decorative Wheelbarrow Floral Display, with the 2026 Theme: “AMERICA 250 – Highlights in History.”
Alan Girton, Superintendent of Arts and Crafts, noted this will be the second year of the Apron Contest, with the theme being ‘Fairs & Carnivals.’ He also said that the first-place winner will be entered into the PA Farm Show.
The Fair is also welcoming over two dozen new vendors this year.
Admission information: Saturday to Saturday – $8 – (7 a.m.-9 p.m.)
2026 Special Discount Admission Days
Tuesday, September 29: TYM Day
– $1 of each $8 general admission purchase is donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Danville.
– High school students ages 13 to 18 are admitted FREE!
Wednesday, September 30: Kohr’s Orangeade Day
Military Day
– FREE Admission for all military personnel — past and present with proper identification
– 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Military Appreciation/Veterans Expo in the AG/Hort. Pavillion
Thursday, October 1st: Pioneer Pole Barn Day
Friday, October 2: The Wire Guys by Arc Electric Day
– High school students 13 to 18 are admitted FREE!
Saturday, October 3: Geisinger Day
You can save $1 on admission price by purchasing tickets online or at any Weis Market.
Admission and Parking Tickets can be purchased at: https://bloomsburgfair.com/gateadmissiontickets/
Some of the other outstanding Grandstand entertainment includes: “Bullride Mania” held on October 3. Demolition Derby, on October 3. Also on October 3 will be Truck and Tractor Pulls.
The WNEP Free Entertainment Stage will feature acts such as Chris Ruble, The Brass Pocket, 70s Flashback, Into the Spin, Vinyl Rush, John Stevens Double Shot Polka Band, Ole 97 Johnny Cash Tribute, Richie and High Street Rockers, The Rick K Road Show, the Mahoney Brothers and Issac Cole, just to name a few.
There is also Grounds Entertainment featuring the All-Star Barnyard Revue & Pig Races, Dan & Galla Musical Show, Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix, and Lanny Lee “I Blew It!”
And of course, no Bloomsburg Fair would be complete without all the great food and craft vendors and amusement rides that will be on hand.
Don’t forget all of the farm and animal displays and events. There is a Livestock Sale, and programs to attend such as “Growing Greater Gobblers,” sheep showing, and the “Pigs & People Program.” There are also new mini and baby horses to see!
As you can see, there will be a wide variety of fun and enjoyment that will be available at this year’s Bloomsburg Fair. Come and enjoy it.
Rides on the Midway are being brought to you by Amusements of America.
You can find more information, or to purchase admission and parking tickets visit http://www.bloomsburgfair.com.
