Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Kids Take the Spotlight on Day Two of the 2025 Schuylkill County Fair


The second day of the Schuylkill County Fair is all about the kids! 

On Tuesday, July 29, fair organizers will roll out a jam-packed schedule of activities, contests, and entertainment designed especially for young fairgoers and their families.

Sponsored by C&R Bus Tours and Tompkins Bank, “Kids Day” will officially begin when the gates open at 11 a.m. Visitors can kick off the day with a Lucky Horseshoe Craft activity at the Horse Barn, which will run all day long.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., little ones can get up close and personal with fire trucks, tractors, and more during Touch-A-Truck in the Kids Area. Starting at noon, children can take part in a variety of fun contests, held every half hour at the same location.

The midway rides, operated by Goodtime Amusements, will open at 1 p.m. At the same time, the Schuylkill Ballet Theater will take the Main Stage, showcasing local dance talent. The action keeps rolling at 1:30 p.m. with the always-popular Tractor Parade at the Main Gate.

The afternoon features even more to enjoy, including an Equine Demonstration at 3 p.m. in the Horse Barn, where fairgoers can learn about horse training and care.

From 5 to 8 p.m., visitors can check out the BAAAD Girls’ “Shelf-Ho-Shawl” demonstration on the Indoor Midway, exploring fiber arts with a fun twist.  Kids can also check out the Rabbit Hopping Contest at 5 p.m. in the Rabbit Area, or pose for a Cowboy/Cowgirl Mini-Picture from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Horse Barn.

Pedal power takes center stage at 5:30 p.m. in the Kids Area with the Pedal Tractor Pull, followed by a fascinating wildlife program titled “Underdogs: The Importance of Disliked Critters” at 6 p.m. in the Wildlife Pavilion.

Then it’s time to crank up the horsepower — literally — with Atlantic Pro Pulling LLC taking over the Ag Museum Track at 7 p.m. Another Equine Demonstration will also take place at 7 p.m.

To wrap up the night, classic rock fans can head to the Main Stage for two performances by ZENITH, delivering hits from the 1960s and ’70s at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from Keystone Agency Partners.