Your guide to Western Pa.’s county fairs

Milk chugging, rabbit agility and more!

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Jul. 10, 2017, 12:00 p.m.

First the bad news: There’s no Allegheny County fair.

But Pittsburghers don’t have to go too far to find summer carnivals, livestock on display, odd contests and other county fair staples. Here’s a rundown of 10 nearby fairs that feature milk chugging contests, rabbit agility, tractor square dances and more.

Via Bedford County Fair Facebook page

Bedford County Fair

What: Animals, auto-racing, carnival rides, contests, camping
When: July 23–29
Where: 108 Telegraph Road, Bedford
Cost: $5–$10
Don’t miss: Senior Fruits, Vegetable & Nuts judging; Sunday, July 23 at 9 a.m.

Dayton Fair Facebook page

Dayton Fair (Armstrong County)

What: Animals, demolition derby, fireworks, rodeo
When: Aug. 13–19
Where: 104 Fairground Road, Dayton
Cost: $8–$10
Don’t miss: Woodcarving auction; Saturday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.

Fayette County Fair Facebook page

Fayette County Fair

What: Animals, carnival rides, contests, live music, monster truck races, motocross
When: July 27–Aug. 5
Where: 132 Pechin Road, Dunbar
Cost: $10–$13
Don’t miss: Fayette County Fair Idol, where teens and adults who may or may not be good at singing will sing; Saturday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m.

Greene County Fair Facebook page

Greene County Fair

What: Animals, carnival rides, contests, demolition derby
When: Aug. 6–12
Where: 107 Fairgrounds Road, Waynesburg
Cost: $8
Don’t miss: Croushore’s Championship Demolition Derby; Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.

Hookstown Fair Facebook page

Hookstown Fair (Beaver County)

What: Animals, bingo, carnival rides, live music, motocross
When: Aug. 22–26
Where: 1198 PA-168, Hookstown
Cost: $10
Don’t miss: Castle Paws and Taws Square Dancers; Saturday, Aug. 26 at 2:30 p.m.

Indiana County Fair Facebook page

Indiana County Fair

What: Animals, carnival rides, demolition derby, live music
When: Aug. 26–Sept. 2
Where: 803 Hospital Road, Indiana
Cost: $8
Don’t miss: Cheese auction; Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.

Rain Day Festival

What: OK, so this isn’t a county fair. It’s actually something better: a festival that celebrates the fact that it has historically rained a lot on July 29 in this Pennsylvania location. There’s live entertainment, games for kids and fireworks.
When: July 28–29
Where: Downtown Waynesburg
Cost: Free
Don’t miss: The rain (hopefully)

Julia Hay of Sundance & Co / Somerset County Fair Facebook page

Somerset County Fair

What: Animals, bake sale auctions, bull riding, carnival rides, pet parade
When: Aug. 19–26
Where:7842 Mount Davis Road, Meyersdale
Cost: $10
Don’t miss: Square Dancing Tractors; Saturday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m.

Westmoreland Fair Facebook page

Westmoreland Fair

What: Animals, carnival rides, contests, demolition derby
When: Aug. 18–26
Where: 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg
Cost: $3–$7
Don’t miss: Rabbit Agility; Thursday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m.

Washington County Agricultural Fair

What: Animals, carnival rides, demolition derby, lawn mower races, monster trucks, pets on parade
When: Aug. 12–19
Where: 2151 N Main St., Washington
Cost: $10
Don’t miss: Milk chugging contest; Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.