After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 37th annual Schnecksville Community Fair finally took place June 21-25 in Schnecksville.

The hard work of more than 100 volunteers brings this fair to life each year.

Nearly 1,200 competitive items, including animals, were entered.

The theme of the fair was, “It’s a Tradition!”

Only one day was marred by rainy weather, but the rest of the week was pleasant.

Almost 14,000 fairgoers attended the fair’s five-day run, with the largest crowd being on Friday, which was fireworks night.

Daily entertainment included “Wolves of the World,” Brad Matchett, Comedy Hypnotist, Agricadabra, Gravity Line Forge, and Masters of the Chainsaw Competition.

In the Exhibit Hall, blue, red and white ribbons adorned the winner’s entries in the 16 non-animal departments.

Best of Show in still exhibits

·4-H and FFA: Rebecca Galius, Macungie;

·Youth Under 19: Paul Lucas, Allentown;

·Grain and Hay: Kathleen Haas, Orefield;

·Vegetables: Dianne Minnich, Slatington;

·Edible Nuts, Fruits and Berries: Beverly Gruber, New Tripoli;

·Baked Goods: Carley Schopf, Breinigsville;

·Preserved Foods: Shirley Hamm, Orefield;

·Christmas Trees: Emory Minnich, Slatington;

·Horticulture: Robert Wenger, Reinholds;

·Floral Arrangement: Kathleen Wright, Schnecksville;

·Needlecraft: Amy Yeager, Schnecksville;

·Yocco’s Quilt Competition: Hand Stitched: Sandy DeLong, Okatie, South Carolina;

·Yocco’s Quilt Competition: Machine Stitched: Kristin Simmons, Lehighton;

·Photography: Sydney Stein, Coplay;

·Painting and Drawing: Michael Daumer, Schnecksville;

·Handcrafts and Paper Art: Linda Cancelliere, Coplay;

·Woodworking and Household Furnishings: Beverly Leibensperger, Kempton;

·Wines and Spirits: Robert Heilman, Orefield;

·Beer: Michael Kistler, Schnecksville;

·Apiary: Lisa Minnich, Slatington; and

·Antique Farm Equipment: Donald Newhard, Coplay.

Special Baking Contests

·Youth Cupcake Contest, sponsored by Houser Auctioneers: Ben Weslosky, Schnecksville;

·Youth PA Preferred Brownie, Cookie and Bar Contest: Ben Weslosky;

·Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest, sponsored by New Tripoli Bank: Madison Stettler, Schnecksville;

·Angel Food Cake Contest: Jayne Wenger, Reinholds;

·Refreshing Rhubarb Dessert Contest: Robert Wenger, Reinholds; and

·Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest, sponsored by The Neffs National Bank: Cindy Hendershot, Danielsville.

Livestock Champions

Dairy: Judged by Brandon Grumbine, Bethel, Berks County.

·Supreme Champion Dairy Cow: Samuel Lazarus, Schnecksville;

·4-H Grand Champion Showman: Allyson Templin, Birdsboro; and

·4-H Reserve Champion Showman: Logan Wisser, New Tripoli.

Sheep: Judged by Troy Longenecker, Annville, Lebanon County.

·4-H Champion Showman: Marshall Kerper, Fleetwood;

·4-H Reserve Champion Showman: Samuel Lazarus;

·Supreme Champion Ram: Marshall Kerper;

·Supreme Champion Market Lamb: Samuel Lazarus;

·Supreme Champion Ewe: Bruce Snyder, Kutztown;

·Grand Champion Market Lamb: Samuel Lazarus; and

·Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Jack Garrity, Bethlehem.

Goats: Judged by Garrett Jenkins, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County.

·4-H Grand Champion Goat Showman: Levi Lazarus, Schnecksville;

·4-H Reserve Grand Champion Goat: Faith Smith, New Tripoli;

·Supreme Champion Market Goat: Levi Lazarus;

·Grand Champion Market Goat: Levi Lazarus; and

·Reserve Champion Market Goat: Emily Laudenslager, Allentown.

Dairy Beef: Judged by Madison Weaver, Ephrata.

·4-H Dairy Beef Grand Champion Showman: Jonas Geiger, Schnecksville;

·4-H Dairy Beef Reserve Champion Showman: Samuel Lazarus;

·Supreme Champion Dairy Beef: Levi Lazarus; and

·Supreme Champion Market Steer: Samuel Lazarus.

Special Contests

Coloring

·Ages 2-3: Hayley Kemmerer, Slatington;

·Ages 4-5: Erin O’Brien, Schnecksville;

·Ages 6-8: Max Santilli, Schnecksville; and

·Ages 9-12: Ava Finney, Schnecksville.

Pedal Tractor Pull

·35-45 pounds: Nathan Boring, New Tripoli;

·46-55 pounds: Adam Fink, Germansville;

·56-65 pounds: Marshal Boring, New Tripoli;

·76-85 pounds: Ricky Schantz, Orefield; and

·86-100 pounds: Amelia Fink, Germansville.

First place winner in the Commercial Exhibit category was Self Promotion Design and for Food Vendor, first place went to Little Mike’s Lemonade.

Sponsors were Houser Auction Company, the Youth Cupcake Contest; Neffs National Bank, the Chocolate Cake Contest; New Tripoli National Bank, the Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest; Eckroth Equipment, Pedal Tractor Pull; Parkland Chiropractic, Wanna Be a Farmer, and Yocco’s Inc., the Special Quilt Competition.

Also sponsoring were: platinum level, Horwith Fuel Oil, Nestle Purina PetCare, Pennsylvania Lottery, Snowscapes, and Weis Markets; gold level, Astound Broadband by RCN and S and G Asphalt Service; bronze level, Imperial Auto Sales, Ken’s Lawn Service, Geo. A. Kohler and Bro. Fuel Oil, Stew’s Tire Center, and Schnecksville True Value Hardware.