Grange FairCentre County Grange
Encampment and Fair

Welcome to the Nation's Most Unique County Fair
August 21-28, 2008 ~ Centre Hall, PA ~ (814)364-9212
Centre Co. Grange Fair

 

RV Camping and Horse Facilities at the Grange Fairgrounds


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About Grange Fairgrounds

Minutes from The Pennsylvania State University, Amish farmland, world renowned fishing streams, cave tours, swimming, golfing, and much more! Great place to relax, enjoy and meet new friends. Convenient WiFi allows you to get away yet keep in touch with work and home. Take a look at all we offer!

Horse Facilities

• 75 Acres of fenced grounds
• 3 Show Rings – each 150’ x 300’ and fenced with permanent board fencing
• A 50’ x 300’ warm-up/holding area
• All-Weather limestone and sand footing
• 108 stall barn
• Plenty of room for additional portable stalling
• Centrally located office area
• Shavings available for sale
• Raised tower with full view of rings
• Over 20 conveniently located water faucets
• Lighting in two show rings for evening events
• Jumps and trail equipment available
• 1000 RV sites with Water and Electric
• RV sites are within view of the Horse show rings
• Showers available on grounds
• Commercial food vendor hook-up

 

Click to download our Campgrounds Brochure!RV Camping

• Quiet setting within a short drive to restaurants, shopping and special events in State College, PA
• Both small and large groups are welcome!
• Over 1,000 sites with Water and Electric
• Pull-through sites
• Both shaded and open spaces
• Over 200 acres to roam
• Restrooms and showers
• Horseshoe Pitch Courts
• Outdoor Basketball Court
• Within walking distance of town center
• Indoor building space available for special events or inclement weather
• Space for commercial vendors
• Propane & diesel fuel located nearby
• Dump station and honey wagon
• Paved roadways throughout

Agricultural Buildings

• Total of eight livestock buildings and show arena
• Barns designed for hogs, goat, sheep, beef, and dairy
• Milking facilities available
• Electricity and water conveniently located
• Animal wash racks

Stages

• Two stage areas
• 3,700 seat grandstand
• Southside covered stage & seating area for 300. Moveable seating for versatility
• Lighting available

Outdoor Events

• Lots of open space for dog shows, festivals, trade shows, implement sales, flea markets, and family special events
• Easily accommodates large canopies & tents
• Plenty of room for adjacent parking
• Camping near show areas
• Great place for summer camps
• Tractor-pull area

 

Exhibit Building Space

• Available for many uses: auctions … trade shows … meetings … regional events … receptions … special conferences …
• Four buildings with over 8,000 square feet each
• Smaller buildings ranging from 2,400 to 6,000 square foot of space
• Everything is on ground level and wheelchair accessible
• Electrical outlets throughout buildings
• Plenty of easily accessible parking
• Tables and benches available

Nearby Attractions

• Scenic mountains and valleys
• Amish farmland and shops
• The Pennsylvania State University: sporting events, lectures, gardens, creamery, museums, concerts, and much more
• Historic Victorian Bellefonte
• Colonial Boalsburg and Pennsylvania Military Museum
• Restaurants and shopping in State College and surrounding areas
• Tussey Mountain - Par 3 golf course, batting cages, go-karts, skate park, and concerts.
• Bald Eagle, Poe Valley, Black Moshannon, RB Winter, and Hairy John’s State Parks
• Centre Furnace Mansion
• Penns Valley Museum
• Penn’s Cave and Woodward Cave
• Four local golf clubs and a driving range
• Antique malls
• Spikes Minor League Baseball in State College
• Farmers’ Markets
• Wineries
• Riding Stables
• Easily accessible fishing creeks and streams

How To Get Here

From Interstate 80: Take Exit 161 (Bellefonte). Follow Rt. 26 South to exit 81. Turn right at stop sign and continue on Rt. 26 South approximately 1 mile. At second light in Pleasant Gap, turn left onto Main Street (Rt. 144 South). Follow Rt. 144 South over the mountain into Centre Hall. Turn right at the light (Rt. 45 West). Go approximately 1/4 mile to Gate 4 entrance on Homan Lane.

From Harrisburg: Follow Rt. 322 toward State College. Take Rt. 144 North at Potters Mills. Turn left at light on Rt. 45 and go approximately 1/4 mile to Gate 4 entrance on Homan Lane.

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