Allentown Fair: Complete schedule, from livestock judging to grandstand concerts

The Allentown Fair returns for its 172nd year starting Wednesday, Aug. 28, for six days of food, concerts, farm animals and family-friendly fun.

Here’s a complete look at the schedule. For more information, visit allentownfair.com .

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28

Hours: 4-10 p.m.

Admission: $5; or get in with “3 Bucks and a Can” by bringing in a food item donation to the Fair for Second Harvest Food Bank and pay only $3.

10 a.m.: Dairy Goats, Breeding and Showmanship 4-H, Ag-Ed, Judging Tent.

11 a.m.: Swine Breeding and Showmanship Classes 4-H, Ag-Ed, Judging Tent.

1:30 p.m.: Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2 p.m.: Glenn Miller The Big One Man Band, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

3 p.m.: All Breeds Dairy and Showmanship 4-H, Ag-Ed, Judging Tent.

4 p.m.: Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square.

4:30 p.m.: Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

5 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies, Farmerama Theater; PA Preferred Junior Baking Cookies, Brownies and Bars Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard.

5:30 p.m.: Wolves of the World, Midway, West End.

6 p.m.: Kendal Conrad, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Farm-to-Table Cooking Series with Andrea Moretti, chef/owner, The Mellow Kitchen, Agri-Plex.

6:30 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; The Boondock Barons and Band of Brothers, Maingate.

7 p.m.: Cheap Trick with special guest Blue Oyster Cult, grandstand; Fruit Pies Challenge (excluding apple), Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

7:30 p.m.: Fair Queen Contest and Queen Coronation, Farmerama Theater; Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

8 p.m.: Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square.

8:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Kendal Conrad, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

Strolling Entertainment: Moodonna, Allentown Fair mascot; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band; W. Kris Clayon, juggling stilt walker; and Robbie’s Balloons and More.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

Hours: Noon to 10 p.m.

Admission: $10; free, ages 12 and under; free, everyone between noon and 2 p.m.

9 a.m.: Breeding Sheep, Wool, Judging Tent.

1 p.m.: Fleece to Shawl Demonstration with The BAAhd Girls, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex; Farm to Table Cooking Series with Cristian Gonzalez, executive chef, The Shelby, and Courtney Davenport, sous chef, The Shelby, Agri-Plex.

1:30 p.m.: Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2 p.m.: Miss Stacy’s Kid’s Show, Farmerama Theater; Quiche Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

3 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Farm to Table Cooking Series with Joe Ayala, chef, Cathy’s Creative Catering & Cafe, Agri-Plex; Market Lambs and Showmanship, Judging Tent.

4 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Farm to Table Cooking Series with Alan Char Hartley, executive chef, Sodexo, Northampton Community College, Agri-Plex; Meat Goats, Breeding, Market and Showmanship 4-H, Ag-Ed, Judging Tent.

4:30 p.m.: Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

5 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Farm-to-Table Cooking Series with Marta Petrokehagias, chef/owner, Max & Butters, and Joshua Cruz, general manager, Max & Butters, Agri-Plex.

5:15 p.m.: Play-Doh Sculpting Interactive Contest, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

5:30 p.m.: Blippi Live!, grandstand; Blue Ribbon Comedy Show featuring Glen Tickle, Jason Brown and Aliya Brown, Farmerama Theater; Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End.

6 p.m.: Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyke, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Farm-to-Table Cooking Series with Tony Valdez, sous chef, La Kang Thai French and La Kang Noodles and Seafood, Agri-Plex.

6:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Flirtin with the Mob, MainGate.

7 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Any Kind of Fruit Upside-Down Fruit Cake Contest; Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Animal Mardi Gras, Judging Tent; Lehigh County Agricultural Society Agricultural Recognition Night, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

7:30 p.m.: ABE Idol hosted by Jerry Padden of Cat Country 96, Farmerama Theater; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square.

8 p.m.: Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyke, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

8:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

Strolling Entertainment: Moodonna, Allentown Fair mascot; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band; W. Kris Clayon, juggling stilt walker; and Robbie’s Balloons and More.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Hours: Noon to 10 p.m.

Admission: $10; free, ages 12 and under; free, everyone between noon and 2 p.m.

9 a.m.: Swine Market and Showmanship 4-H,Ag-Ed, Judging Tent.

Noon: 4-H and Ag–Ed Beef Cattle Showmanship, 4-H and Ag-Ed Market Steers, 4-H Ag-Ed Dairy Beef Showmanship, Judging Tent.

1 p.m.: Iron Chef Battle 1, Round 1, John Abela, chef/owner, Composed Catering vs. Esteban Morales, director of Dining Services, Fountain View at Logan Square, Agri-Plex.

1:30 p.m.: Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2 p.m.: Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Ultimate Brownie/Blondie Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex.

2:15 p.m.: Managing Deer in Your Landscape with John Drabic, extension educator, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

2:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

3 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Beef Breeding, Judging Tent; Iron Chef Battle 2, Round 1, Ryan Lukow, sous chef, Savory Grille, vs. Paul Rojrattana, La Kang Thai French and La Kang Thai Noodles and Seafood, Agri-Plex.

3:15 p.m.: Composting with John Drabic, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

4 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Iron Chef Battle 3, Round 1, Harrison Lemus, chef, La Cocina Del Abuelo – Grandpa’s Kitchen vs. Roberto Lopez, executive chef, Olde Homestead Golf Club, Agri-Plex.

4:30 p.m.: Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

5 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; King Arthur Flour Ultimate Brownie/Blondie Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Iron Chef Battle 4, Round 1, Skip Spina, sous chef, Paxos Restaurants – Blue Grillhouse vs. Dan Goulet, chef, CEC, CEPC President of The Professional Chefs Association of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Agri-Plex.

5:15 p.m.: Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

5:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Overall Showmanship Contest, Judging Tent.

6 p.m.: Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyke, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Cody’s Eats & Sweets, Cody Daly, executive chef, and Dr. Nidhi Mehta, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute and daughter Avanta Mehta Crooke, Agri-Plex.

6:30 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Scott Marshall, MainGate.

7 p.m.: Brad Paisley with George Birge, grandstand; Bid Calling Competition, Farmerama Theater; Mac & Cheese with a Twist Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; KAN-DO K-9 Training Demonstration, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

7:30 p.m.: Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square.

8 p.m.: Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyke, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

8:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

9 p.m.: The Four Horseman – A Tribute to Metallica, MainGate.

Strolling Entertainment: Moodonna, Allentown Fair mascot; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band; W. Kris Clayon, juggling stilt walker; and Robbie’s Balloons and More.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31

Hours: Noon to 10 p.m.

Admission: $10; free, ages 12 and under.

1 p.m.: Iron Chef Battle 5, Round 1, Stacy Calles, executive chef, Kalahari Resort & Conventions vs. Highest Total Points from Losing Bracket of Battles 1-4, Agri-Plex; Lehigh County 4-H (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat) Sale, Judging Tent.

1:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Princess Parade, Farmerama Theater; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2 p.m.: The Pampered Chef Cake Roll Up Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater.

2:15 p.m.: That Floral Touch with Barbara Campbell, president, Parkland Garden Club, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

2:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

3 p.m.: Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Scrapple Eating Contest, Farmerama Theater; Iron Chef Battle 6, Round 2,  W2 vs. W4. Agri-Plex.

3:15 p.m.: America 250 PA, Lehigh County with Fadia Halma, Lehigh County Coordinator, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

4 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Iron Chef Battle 7, Round 2, W1 vs. W3, Agri-Plex.

4:15 p.m.: Ask the Farmer – Growing Potatoes with Nate Tallman, Tallman Potatoes. Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

4:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

5 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Iron Chef Battle 8, Round 2, W5 vs. Lowest Total Points from Winners Bracket of Battle 6/7, Agri-Plex.

5:15 p.m.: Mother Daughter/Father Son Look Alike Interactive Contest, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

5:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End.

6 p.m.: Stacy Gabel, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

6:30 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard.

7 p.m.: Pentatonix, grandstand; Bid Calling Competition, Farmerama Theater; Bechdolts Orchard Fresh Peach Dessert Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; KAN-DO K-9 Training Demonstration, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

7:30 p.m.: Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; The Large Flowerheads, Farmerama Theater.

8 p.m.: Stacy Gabel, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Strutter – A Tribute to Kiss, MainGate.

8:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

Strolling Entertainment: Moodonna, Allentown Fair mascot; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band; W. Kris Clayon, juggling stilt walker; and Robbie’s Balloons and More.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1

Hours: Noon to  10 p.m.

Admission: $10; free, ages 12 and under.

12:30 p.m.: Big Easy Easton Brass; Farmerama Theater.

1 p.m.: Iron Chef Battle 9, semi final, two highest scorers of Round 2 compete, Agri-Plex; Barnyard Olympics, Judging Tent.

1:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Best “No Bake” Dessert Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Tractor Pull, Judging Tent.

2:15 p.m.: 4-H Embryology with Nelly Shalaby, extension educator, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

2:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

3 p.m.: Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square.

3:15 p.m.: Grape Stomp Contest – Media vs. Movers & Shakers, Farmerama Theater; Iron Chef Battle 10, final, 2023 Iron Chef Winner Courtney Davenport, executive sous chef, The Shelby vs Winner of Semi Final Round, Agri-Plex; Ins and Outs of Embroidery with Lisa Geosits, needle craft expert, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

4 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

4:15 p.m.: Ask the Farmer: Farming Dairy and Flowers with Andrea Semmel Lazarus, Excelsior Farms, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

4:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

5 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Hay Bale Throwing Contest, Judging Tent.

5:15 p.m.: Coloring Contest, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

5:30 p.m.: Allentown Hobo Band, Farmerama Theater; Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End.

6 p.m.: October Rose, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

6:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard.

7 p.m.: Jeff Dunham, grandstand; Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; KAN-DO K-9 Training Demonstration, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

7:30 p.m.: Kingdom Warrior Band, Farmerama Theater; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

8 p.m.: October Rose, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square; Social Call, MainGate.

Strolling Entertainment: Moodonna, Allentown Fair mascot; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band; W. Kris Clayon, juggling stilt walker; and Robbie’s Balloons and More..

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Hours: Noon to 9 p.m.

Admission: $10; free, ages 12 and under; free, ages 65 and older with ID.

12:15 p.m.: Lehigh Valley Homebrewers: The Art of Brewing, Agri-Plex.

1 p.m.: Cooking and Beer Pairing with Fred Pompa, owner, Taylor House Brewing Company, and Anthony Pompa, brewer, Taylor House Brewing Company and Lola’s Confections Tracey Kressley, owner, Lola’s Confections, Agri-Plex.

1:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest, Culinary Stage, Agri-Plex; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

2:15 p.m.: A Look at the Past – Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

2:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court.

3 p.m.: Signtastic Trivia Live, Farmerama Theater; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square; Cooking and Beer Pairing with Kaitlin McCall, owner, McCall Collective Brewing Company, Matt McCall, brewer, McCall Collective Brewing Company, and Anthony Yanuzzi, chef, Agri-Plex.

3:15 p.m.: Design with Nine – Rosemary Ebersole, Garden Club Enthusiast, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

3:30 p.m.: Robbie Lawrence and the Steel Workers Senior Day Celebration, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

4 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Lehigh Valley Brewers’ Guild Award Ceremony, Agri-Plex.

4:15 p.m.: Ask the Farmer: Raising Sheep with Roger Bowman, Winterside Farm, Centennial Stage, Agri-Plex.

4:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

5 p.m.: J & J Demolition Derby, grandstand; The Allentown Band, Farmerama Theater; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square.

5:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Robbie Lawrence and the Steel Workers Senior Day Celebration, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

6 p.m.: Signtastic Trivia Live, Farmerama Theater; Robbie Lawrence and the Steel Workers Senior Day Celebration, Harvest Patio.

6:30 p.m.: Dialed Action BMX Stunt Show, Maingate Courtyard.

7 p.m.: Hot Diggity Dog & More, Farmerama Theater; Wolves of the World, Midway, West End; Mighty Mike, Harvest Patio, Agri-Plex Square.

7:30 p.m.: Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Machinery Avenue Court; Flippenout Trampoline Show, Agri-Plex Square.

8 p.m.: Robbie Lawrence and the Steel Workers Senior Day Celebration, Harvest Patio.

Strolling Entertainment: Moodonna, Allentown Fair mascot; Glenn Miller, Big One Man Band; W. Kris Clayon, juggling stilt walker; and Robbie’s Balloons and More.