We are rounding up ways to affordably enjoy the annual Bloomsburg Fair! This year, the fair runs September 20-28. Below we’ve summarized ways to save on admission & ride tickets, FREE and low cost entertainment highlights, livestock schedules – including mutton busting- and more.
NEW IN 2024
🎈Hot air balloon rides (see below)
🐫Camel rides ($10/person-near gate 2)
🧇60+ new vendors, including bubble waffles and lots of other new food options, and a make-your-own bouquet flower bar.
🚐Rabbit Transit Stop Hopper Rides– $2/person; free for seniors-to and from the fair-6:30am-6:30pm (see below)
Bloomsburg Fair Admission
ADMISSION TIPS
- Preview Day: Friday, September 20– 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 23– 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 24 and Friday, September 27– ages 13-18- FREE
- Military Day: Wednesday, September 25– 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:
Journey 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 Revue (September 20-28 shows at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm): 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.
🐔 *NEW! Barnyard Cackle Review (Showtimes TBD): The newest rage to hit your local fairgrounds! Barnyard Cackel Review features Rocky Da Rooster and his singing hens.
🦒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
Dog Show Building: Admission is only 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
*NEW! Cowboy Andy Rotz: FREE!
A world-class wild west showdown! Using 20+ years of experience, they have developed a perfectly unique blend of heart pounding action, edge of your seat danger, and just the right amount of comic relief
Dan & Galla Musical Show: FREE!
A dynamic LIVE musical act unlike any other.
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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!
NEW in 2024
Hot Air Balloon Rides
–Lancaster Balloon Rides will be offering flights from the fairgrounds as well as tethered rides and a night time glow. Morning flights will be meeting at 5:30 AM and launching at 6:30 AM and evening flights will be meeting at 4:30 PM and launching at 5:30 PM. Morning flights will be $375/person and afternoon flights will be $400/person.
–Tethered Rides (starting at $25) will begin as soon as the weather allows on the dates on the scheduled and run until the end of the event. Tethered rides cannot be purchased in advance and will be a first come first serve basis.
Stop Hopper Rides To/From the Fair
️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!
Prefer to Leave Town on Fair Week?
Check out our amazing list of Day Trips, with lots of places that can easily be made into fun family getaway!