The historic Greene County Fair, a beloved local tradition since the 1860s, is one of the county’s longest-running events, an important piece of local history that has always recognized the importance of agriculture and farming.
You know you’re there before you arrive: A line of cars nearly a mile long leads you to the entrance of the Greene County Fair.
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Sarah Calvert of Waynesburg has accomplished many achievements and made many memories and new friendships – not to mention history – while serving as Greene County Fair queen.
President: Barry Moore
1986 Amy Willison
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The historic Greene County Fair, a beloved local tradition since the 1860s, is one of the county’s longest-running events, an important piece of local history that has always recognized the importance of agriculture and farming.
The annual Greene County Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Expo will be held at the fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 18.
For the first time, Hard Core Derby Promotions headed the demolition derby event at this year’s Greene County Fair. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Fleming)
Alaina, 6, and Alexis Tonsel, 9, of Aleppo show off their funnel cake. The sisters enjoyed this and all the fair's other offerings on Tuesday, Aug. 6. (Photos by Samantha Karam)
Sarah Calvert of Spraggs was crowned Greene County Fair Queen on Sunday, Aug. 5. It was the first pageant she ever participated in, but everything else was familiar to the 18-year-old.
This year’s demolition derby at the Greene County Fair will look a bit different from what many are used to. According to organizers, it will be faster, louder, harder and bigger. The name of the show fits perfectly with that description: Chaos in Coal Country.
A Demolition Derby car competing in the Mini Van/Compact Trucks category at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on July 25. The show was organized by Hard Core Derby Promotions. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Fleming)
Two Demolition Derby cars competing in the full size category at the Fayette County Fairgrounds July 25. The show was organized by Hard Core Derby Promotions. (Photo courtesy of Valerie Fleming)
SUNDAY August 4 (No Animals/No Rides)
Madison Kovach, 17, daughter of Jeff and Renee Kovach of Jefferson, can't say enough good things about the adventures she's enjoyed after becoming the 2018 Greene County Fair Queen.
One of the fair's most popular forms of entertainment will return this summer. As in past years, guests can attend the Truck and Tractor Power Pulling competitions starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday.
For several years, Chris Higbee and his band have played the Greene County Fair much to the delight of both the fair board and the audience.
This year's Greene County Fair, with the theme "Fairs, Feature, Agriculture" will premiere free mechanical bull riding and a stunt show, said fair board secretary-treasurer Debbie Stephenson.
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If one thing can be said about the Greene County Fair, it is consistent. That is a tribute to the dedication of the fair board members and especially to Debbie Stephenson, secretary-treasurer of the fair board, who for the past 21 years has worked tirelessly to keep the fair running smoothly, rain or shine, at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
Ever since she was a little girl, Julie Policz wanted to be the Greene County Fair Queen.
Soon after Bob Blank and two partners founded Power Pulling Productions LLC eleven years ago, the Greene County Fair was one of the first to tap into his expertise.
SUNDAY, AUG. 5
Hard-hitting, smash ‘em up action returns to the Greene County Fair on Friday, Aug. 11 with Croushore’s Championship Demolition Derby. (Photo by Brett Spitznogle)
The 19th annual Greene County Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Expo will be held at the fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 9.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017
Chances are that an event with longevity and staying power has to have something going for it.
WAYNESBURG – As an active member of 4-H, Lindsey Gilbert won her share of ribbons showing just about any animal with four legs, from horses, goats, lambs, dairy cattle, steers and her “specialty” - .rabbits.
1986 Amy Willison
Take an educational walk in Penn’s Woods and learn about Pennsylvania’s nation-leading hardwoods industry through the new Pennsylvania WoodMobile, one of the exhibits at the Greene County Fairgrounds Aug. 7 thru Aug. 11, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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WAYNESBURG — It isn’t difficult to figure out why people return to the Greene County Fair year after year.
WAYNESBURG – Trucks and tractors straining their engines to pull sleds loaded with thousands of pounds of weight will again entertain fans as Power Pulling Productions LLC is coming back to the Greene County Fair to present two nights of smoke and noise.
WAYNESBURG — Brittany Bonnema remembers how emotional it was for her when she was crowned Greene County Fair Queen last year. She also remembers that grueling first week of her reign.
The 18th annual Greene County Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Expo will be held at the fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Those who attend the Greene County Fair from 2 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11 will see something new — a 55-foot-long, 35-foot-wide trailer with the words “Power Your Future” on the side.
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WAYNESBURG – The historic Greene County Fair, a beloved tradition since the 1860s, is one of the county’s longest-running events, an important piece of local history that has always recognized the importance of agriculture and farming.
Everyone expects to see animals at a county fair. But, thanks to Jan Marchezak and her Barnyard Petting Zoo, people who attend the Greene County Fair will also be able to pet, take photos with, and even feed her adorable baby animals.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016
A familiar face and sound will take the stage at the Greene County Fair this year, and veteran fairgoers won’t have any trouble identifying that face and unique country sound as belonging to Chris Higbee.
WAYNESBURG – A county fair just wouldn’t be a county fair without the cacophony of engines roaring and straining to pull sleds loaded with thousands of pounds of weight.
The engines on all sorts of vehicles will rev up at the Greene County Fair starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12 when Croushore’s Demolition Derby kicks into high gear.
WAYNESBURG — Two young ladies will compete on Sunday, Aug. 7, to determine who will be crowned the 2016 Miss Greene County Fair Queen.
WAYNESBURG — The 2015 Greene County Fair has come and gone, leaving behind many fond memories, not only for the many people who attended the fair’s numerous events and activities but for those who were instrumental in making the event a success.
WAYNESBURG – The 2015 Greene County Fair kicked off earlier this week, welcoming a healthy number of fairgoers who flocked to the fairgrounds throughout the week to enjoy a wide array of agricultural events, musical performances, truck pulls and thrill rides.
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WAYNESBURG – If one thing can be said about the Greene County Fair, it is consistency.
Becoming the Greene County Fair Queen was something Sadie Wright wanted from the first time she walked into a show barn at the county fairgrounds when she was two years old.
The 17th annual Greene County Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Expo will be held at the fairgrounds on Saturday, September 12, 2015.
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WAYNESBURG – Cars crushed under the wheels of gigantic trucks will be one of the many sights fairgoers will witness this year at the Greene County Fair.
WAYNESBURG — To the delight of country music fans, Chris Higbee is returning to Greene County once again to perform at the Greene County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 8:15 p.m.
WAYNESBURG —Three young ladies will compete on Sunday, Aug. 9, to determine who will be crowned the 2015 Miss Greene County Fair Queen.