In honor of our hometown, we are rounding up ways to affordably enjoy the annual Bloomsburg Fair! This year, the fair runs September 22-30. Below we’ve summarized ways to save on admission & ride tickets, FREE and low cost entertainment highlights, livestock schedules – including mutton busting- and more.
Bloomsburg Fair Admission
ADMISSION TIPS
- Preview Day: Friday, September 22– reduced admission from $8/person to $3/person. Fair Gates open at 2pm.
- Calling all early risers! The fair is open every day at 7am with hardly any foot traffic (after preview day).
- General admission (all days)- FREE for children 12 and under!
- Seniors Day: Monday, September 25– 65 and older- FREE with valid ID. This is a great day for kids to bond with their grandparents or other senior relatives!
- Student Days: Tuesday, September 26 and Friday, September 29– ages 13-18- FREE
- Military Day: Wednesday, September 27– Any veteran, past or present (with valid ID)- FREE
- Save on admission: (Buy Online, In Person at Ticket Office, or at Weis Markets)
Advance Gate Tickets: $7/person (ages 13+)
Packet of 8 tickets: $48, ($6/person, ages 13+)
Week-Long Badge Pass: $35/person (ages 13+): a great option if your family really enjoys the fair and plans to visit multiple times!
Bloomsburg Fair FREE Stage Entertainment
Each day of the fair there are multiple shows happening at the Free Stage. From musical artists and bands, to dance performances, comedy shows, bible services, contests, and more!
This year features a performance held by one of our sponsors:
First Columbia Bank’s TEEN STAR CONTEST!
Bloomsburg Fair: Rides
If you and/or your children enjoy rides, consider purchasing an Amusements of America Ride Voucher ahead of time online. You can purchase up to 12 online ride tickets at $20/ticket. Your ticket will be redeemed for a wristband to be utilized for ONE DAY of unlimited rides.
Bloomsburg Fair: Our Favorite FREE Entertainment 2023
All Star Barnyard Review (September 22-30 shows at 12pm, 3pm, & 5pm): A show featuring all miniature barnyard animals in a display that is educational and entertaining
I Blew It! Lanny Lee (Showtimes TBD): A fun show featuring balloon animals and other critters
Dock Dogs (Shows every fair day, from 10am-5:30pm): High jumping performance dogs that compete in various competitions
Safari Sam & Oscar: Oscar the Ostrich is a strolling character who interacts with the public, posing for pictures, giving high fives, and more!
Other Notable Free or Low Cost Entertainment
Harness Racing: FREE Admission, featuring live musical entertainment by Dan & Galla!
Friday & Saturday, September 22 & 23 at 11am
Dog Show Building: Admission is only $0.50! See lots of different breeds and who the winners are, and grab a gift for your furry friend on the way out!
Open every fair day 10am-10pm
High School Marching Bands: FREE!
Lots of schools’ bands will be performing on the Free Stage as well as throughout the fairgrounds.
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Bloomsburg Fair: FREE Livestock Entertainment
Have you heard of Mutton Busting?! They put children on sheep (with a helmet), and see how long they can stay on! This happens in the Bissinger Apple Dumplings Outdoor Ring!
Also fun for kids: Rabbit Jumping, Alpaca showings, Fainting Goat show and more! See the document linked below for the full schedule.
️Bloomsburg Fair: Camping
Did you know you can camp at the fair? The Bloomsburg Fair offers RV Parking at $40 per night in our camping lots for the fair and all other grounds events. Depending on the lot some spots will have water, electric, and sewer hookups. Learn more below!