"We provide something for all ages - babies up through senior citizens," said Sally Nolt, describing the Elizabethtown Fair. The 2022 Elizabethtown Fair will run from Monday, Aug. 22, through Saturday, Aug. 27, at the fairgrounds, 900 E. High St.

"We have a lot of new entertainment this year," said Nolt, fair secretary. "Pentagon is back after an absence, and the LUV GODS are new this year." Other new acts include Ironwood Drive Band, which performs bluegrass; The Sounds of Charlie Lee; and the Dave Kelly Band, which performs country music.

New competitive exhibits this year include the return of Lego and K'Nex. Entries for both will only be accepted on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. or on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

"Lions Club is bringing back bingo this year, and we're excited about that," Nolt said. "Kiwanis will be doing a story time with a bunny each morning at 10:30 a.m. in the petting zoo. This is for preschoolers, and they'll also be giving away one book per family. They are doing that every day of the fair, even on Monday before the fair officially opens." On Saturday, Honey Queen Khristyn Maurer will offer a story time and crafts for children at 10:30 a.m. in the petting zoo area.

Also new this year will be an aquaponics display, entertainment from one-man sideshow Dave Darwin, country line dancing with DJ Chicken Nugget, country music from Corina Rose, a 2-by-4 woodworking competition and an obstacle course for children.

"We also have lots of good food," Nolt noted. "We are a free (admission) fair, and we have people who come every night just to eat dinner." Popular food items include Harvey's Main Street BBQ, pretzel sandwiches and Grange milkshakes. "We have a lot of local church and civic groups who sell food, and that is their main fundraiser for the year," Nolt said. "The money they make gets funneled right back into the community."

The fair truly offers something for everyone, Nolt commented. "We are an agricultural fair, so we have lots of animals, and we also have great competitive exhibits in the church (next to the fairgrounds)," she stated. "Local businesses have the opportunity to showcase what they do in the exhibit area. There is so much to see and do."

For more information on the Elizabethtown Fair, including a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.etownfair.com.