The 91st GDS Fair begins today, Tuesday, August 26, 2008, and runs through Labor Day Monday September 1. The fairgrounds are located next to and behind the Wallenpaupack South Elementary School in Newfoundland, off Route 191/507.
Come see over 5,000 agricultural exhibits, amusements, rides, demolition derbies and more.
The Midweek Special daily pass costs $5.00 (August 16-August 28). After that, the daily price is $8.00 (special events are excluded). Parking is free, and available across the street.
Senior citizen’s day is Thursday August 28 (I.D. is required), when anyone age 65 and over will be admitted for only $3.00 (up to 4 p.m.).
The schedule for today and tomorrow follows. See www.gdsfair.com for the full schedule or call (570)676-4047.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2008 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gates Open and Exhibit Buildings Open
1:00 p.m. Midway Opens
Daily:
Ed & Geraldine Barn Yard Music, Strolling Grounds
The Big Tiny Young Show
Jo Jo the Clown
Craft Demonstrations, Agland Tent
Ag Land Antique Farm Machinery Shows
2:00 p.m. 40' Banana Split, Barn
4:00 p.m. Storm Band - Stage
5:00 p.m. McWilliams Band - Pavilion
5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies with Tiny Young
6:00 p.m. Storm Band - Stage
7:00 p.m. Red Neck Games, Arena
7:00 p.m. McWilliams Band - Pavilion
7:30 p.m. Fair Queen Pageant, Pavilion
7:30 p.m. Essay & Poetry Contest Awards, Stage
8:00 p.m. Storm Band - Stage
9:00 p.m. McWilliams Band - Pavilion
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2008
9:00 a.m. Youth Sheep & Goat Show, Barn
10:00 a.m. Draft Horse & Non-draft Horse Show, Arena
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gates Open and Exhibit Buildings Open
12 Noon 4-H Livestock Dairy Showmanship and Fitting, Barn
1:00 p.m. 4-H and Youth Dairy Show, Barn
1:00 p.m. Midway Opens
Daily:
Ed & Geraldine Barn Yard Music, Strolling Grounds
The Big Tiny Young Show
Jo Jo the Clown
Craft Demonstrations, Agland Tent
Ag Land Antique Farm Machinery Shows
Chainsaw Carver
Mike the Hypnotist
4:00, 6:00, 8:00 p.m. Farmer's Daughter Band, Stage
6:00 p.m. Pie Eating Contest, Pavilion
6:30 p.m. Youth and Open Swine Show - Barn
6:30 p.m. Western Wayne High School Marching Band
7:00 p.m. ATV Race, Arena.
