Fair, meals, enjoyable: Greater than century-old Monroe County honest returns with video games, music | Monroe County Space

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., Pa. – It’s a summertime staple in Monroe County that’s been occurring for greater than a century, bringing generations collectively and loads of honest enjoyable.

69 News Reporter Sydney Kay stopped by the West End Fair and has extra on why this custom continues to attract in crowds.

Morning time means bathtub time for animals on the West End Fairgrounds Tuesday.

The West End Fair kicked off Sunday in Chestnuthill Township and 4H college students, like Grayson Borger, put loads of elbow grease into elevating these animals to current.

“Walking him, feeding him, making sure he stays in the pasture, and cleaning out the pasture,” stated Borger.

Presenting, however some additionally promoting, with an public sale to learn 4H college students and the honest on Saturday.

“We have the largest number of animals that we have over the last four years that we’ve had it. I included will have a steer, a lamb, and a goat in the sale,” Isabella Haley stated, the 2026 West End Fair Junior Miss Queen Alternate.

But the West End Fair is way more than simply animals, it’s recognized for its 104-year-old historical past.

“The tradition of coming out and seeing these fairgrounds and seeing friends and families that maybe you haven’t seen in a very long time,” stated Julie Weiss, the assistant secretary on the West End Fair.

Younger generations get entangled.

“Growing up here, my grandparents were directors. It was so much fun walking around with them and seeing the girls I looked up to get crowned and now being that girl watching little girls look up to me,” stated Falon Schaefer, the 2026 West End Fair Queen.

They’re studying extra in regards to the work it takes to placed on the seven-day occasion with lots of of distributors and shifting elements.

“There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work and meetings and a lot of stuff that goes into it to make sure the fair runs smoothly for everyone that comes here for the week,” stated Julia Bulawa, the 2026 West End Fair Queen Alternate.

Ensuring all households can get entangled by internet hosting its third annual sensory-friendly morning Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., this honest takes delight in creating reminiscences right here that individuals will always remember.

“If they have sensory sensitivities and they don’t really like the large crowds and the lights and the noise, this is the perfect time to come and experience our fair,” stated Jennifer Rufo, a director with the West End Fair.

“I personally love looking at all the people and watching all these little kids that have grown up at the fair and continue to grow as they experience and enjoy everything we have to offer at our fair,” added Ella Rufo, the 2026 West End Fair Junior Miss Queen.

The West End Fair runs by means of Saturday with gates opening at 2 p.m. each day.

“It looks like we’re going to have perfect weather the rest of the week,” stated Brian Costenbader, the secretary of the West End Fair.