Tiara Zhan'e Hernandez
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The food vendors, the amusement rides, all the animals and entertainment are ready to keep the tradition of the fair going for thousands of people who make the trek to Columbia county every September.
This year, the fair features Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson and Jeff Dunham as part of its headline entertainment. For a ful list of shows and other entertainment go to bloomsbergfair.com where you will find the entire list of acts.
For those from PSU HN who want to check it out, there is a van leaving the campus on Tuesday and students interesting in attending should sign up at Butler 105 to go.
Here, in no particular order, are 10 reasons why going to the fair might be of some interest:
1. BIG CAT ENCOUNTER
Watch as the fearless Clayton Rosarie leads his feline friends in a sequential routine.
2. GOLD RUSH HIGH DIVING SHOW
Watch as a team of professional divers turn your biggest fears into comedy.
3. REITHOFFER’S CARNIVAL
Enjoy a day of screams, thrills and chills for only $18 at the Reithoffer’s Carnival.
4.DAILY BARN TOURS
10:30 and 4:30
5. HELLICOPTER RIDES
Are only $10 a person enjoy some time in the clouds.
6. DOUBLE FIGURE 8 RACING
Witness these brave souls as they try to out think and out maneuver their competitors for the cash prizes in double figure 8 racing.
7. ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE TOUR
Experience a piece of history dating back to 1831 for just $1.
8. DOCK DOGS BIG AIR WAVE COMPETITIONS
Visit www.Bloomsburgfair.com for actual competition times.
9.CINDERELLA CARRIAGE RIDES
Feel like royalty in the Cinderella Carriage Ride for $5.
lO. FOOD, FOOD, FOOD
Start and end your day with yummy, low priced snacks and beverages.