The Elizabethtown Fair was recently named Fair of the Year in its geographical zone by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF). A plaque was presented at the annual PSACF banquet during the State Convention, held from Jan. 18 through 21 at the Hershey Lodge. The Elizabethtown Fair was chosen from the 29 fairs in Zone 4 of PSACF, which comprises a total of 108 fairs across the state.

Another aspect of the State Convention was the Communications Competition, which featured a variety of categories for all fairs to enter. At the Communications Breakfast, PSACF announced that the Elizabethtown Fair was the champion in the Placemat category for its entry prepared by Freedom Graphics, incorporating pictures taken by Rachel George and a cover painting by Nancy Landis. Additionally, the Elizabethtown Fair placed second for its premium tabloid prepared by Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc., and second for its premium book prepared by Freedom Graphics and Sally Nolt.

Abigail Nissley, 2022 Elizabethtown Fair queen, represented her local fair in the State Fair Queen Competition, held from Jan. 19 to 21 during the convention. She competed against 59 fair queens from across Pennsylvania.

Officers and directors of the Elizabethtown Fair Committee also participated in the convention, where they attended workshops and seminars.

The 2023 Elizabethtown Fair will be held from Monday to Saturday, Aug. 21 to 26. A tentative schedule and premium list will be available in mid-February at http://www.etownfair.com.

The Elizabethtown Fair Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Elizabethtown BIC Church, 996 E. High St. The public is invited to attend.