When Krysten DeBolt, 19, of New Freeport first learned that she was selected as the 2022 Greene County Fair Queen, she said she was “really shocked and super excited.”

As early as May and sometimes even earlier, members of the county’s 4-H clubs start weighing, tagging and tending to the rabbits and goats, sheep and steers they plan to take to the fair.

With a history that goes all the way back to 1867, the Greene County Fair is one of the county’s longest running events.

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.

The annual Greene County Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Expo will be held at the fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 18.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.