The Best of the Oley Fair this Weekend
The Oley Fair is happening now through Saturday night and it’s got so many things to see and do. With friendly competition in so many categories, highlighting the talents of…
Every country fair needs a tractor pull. Little kids competed, and this fella gave it a try too.
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThe Oley Fair is happening now through Saturday night and it's got so many things to see and do.
Oley Fair Dates and Times:
Thursday (9/21) - 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday (9/22) - 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday (9/23) - 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where?
26 Jefferson Street, Oley, PA 19547
9AM - 10PM Daily
FREE Admission | $5 Parking Fee
Find all the details and a schedule HERE.
We had a blast. Saturday is supposed to rain, but don't let the weather discourage you. Excluding the rides, lots of the fun is under cover.
~ Kristen
Oley Fair Tractor Pull
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIEvery country fair needs a tractor pull. Little kids competed, and this fella gave it a try too.
Piglets!!!
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThis was so cute. Ten piglets in all, hanging with their Mama.
Baby Piglet!
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThis was definitely the most popular stall. I could have watched the piglets all day.
Cows Up Close
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIA great way to introduce little ones to all the animals in their books and songs all at once.
Friendly Goats
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThe animals were there to meet and pet, and a handwashing station right outside for afterward.
Cow Pigs
Kristen Herrmann for BBGISpotty pigs among the many animals featured and judged in the livestock part of the fair. A bunch of these big pigs had names like Twizzler and Kitkat and Reese.
Fancy Goats
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIFly goats in bright colors.
Goats Incognito
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIDid anyone see a goat? Not me.
Giant Pumpkins at the Oley Fair
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThese things were massive. None over 1,000 pounds this year, but still quite a lot of pumpkin pie.
Giant Pumpkin Winner at This Year's Oley Fair
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIImagine the amount of pumpkin bread and muffins and pie and anything else you could possibly make.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIMost creative pumpkin patch you'll see. Some really cute ideas from kids of all ages.
Clever Cater-Pumpkin!
Kristen Herrmann for BBGILoved this one, and looks pretty easy to recreate.
Gru and the Minions
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThis was a very creative take on the pumpkin decorating contest.
Alice in Pumpkinland
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIAnother great pumpkin decorating contest entry.
Giant Watermelon
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIHow about this one? About 15 of the store bought watermelons combined.
Veggies to Pretty to Eat
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThe arrangements were gorgeous and so delicious looking.
Garden Goals
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIIt certainly inspires you to grow an even bigger garden next year. So pretty.
Colorful Veggies
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIEvery kind of vegetable with the best looking tomatoes and anything you could want to eat.
Actual Bees
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThere was honey in the judging section, and the source too!
Sticky Situation
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThings got a little jammed up on these shelves. So many canning and preserving entries.
Apples Galore
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIEvery kind of apple. Fall is officially here.
Getting Corny
Kristen Herrmann for BBGINo idea how they judge ears of corn and bales of hay, but they did!
Floral Arrangements
Kristen Herrmann for BBGII haven't seen arrangements like these since this year's Philadelphia Flower Show. Stunning.
Individual Flower Entries
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThis was a great way to walk through and see which flowers you want to try to grow in your garden. Sometimes the seed packets don't do it justice, and here they all are with their names listed. Really pretty.
Quilt Best In Show
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThere are so many tiny beautiful details in this. What an amazing job. The photo does not do this quilt justice.
Bowling Pin Decorating Contest
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThis was a fun one. Lots of creative ideas. My favorites were the turtle and the dragon.
Dragon Bowling Pin
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThis one was really cool. What a fun project!
Trashy Art
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIA contest using recycled junk only. How cool is this Eagle!?
Stunning Needlework
Kristen Herrmann for BBGII can't even imagine the amount of time this took. Well worth it though. First place!
Knitted Critters
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThere was a lot of beautiful needlework entered this year. I loved this baby blanket and the detail in all of these animals.
Encanto Mirabel Dress
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThis Mirabel dress from Disney's Encanto was gorgeous and a very popular entry with the kiddos. It can be reused for Halloween too!
Artwork and Photography
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThere were a bunch of different photography and artwork categories. It really showed how much talent is in our area. Very fun to look through them all.
Lego Contests
Kristen Herrmann for BBGII think a requirement was coming up with a creation that wasn't straight from a kit.
Rock Painting
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIKids could decorate pumpkins, bowling pins, and even rocks.
Oley Fair Rides
Kristen Herrmann for BBGISome rides more rickety looking than others. This one seemed safe enough! (All others working fine, just ya know, not for me.)
Practice Milking a Cow
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIThere was a tent just for little kids to practice farm skills. Trudy got a little toy for giving this a try.
Farmer for a Day
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIIf you completed tasks like digging for potatoes and gathering eggs and apples, you get a red ribbon declaring you "Farmer for a Day". Adorable.
Fair Entertainment
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIFair entertainment in both meanings of the word 'fair'. Just kidding. This was great, and performed the Eagles Fight Song AND Take Me Out to the Ball Game for the Phillies. A delight.
The Oley Fair is Happening Now!
Kristen Herrmann for BBGIWith everything from livestock to honeybees to tractor pulls and rides. Don't miss it.
Fair Food
Kristen Herrmann for BBGISo many food options at the fair. I ate a bunch, but somehow didn't take any photos. Too busy chowing down. As you can see, lots of options.
