Press Photos by Kathy HassickThe Great Allentown Fair offered visitors big ticket concerts, hometown baking contests, rides, balloons, agricultural displays, unique animals and more Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. ABOVE: Becca, Claire and Elia Sadowski, of Lower Macungie Township, enjoy some cuddle time with baby goats from Steinmetz Family Farm during The Great Allentown Fair.

Winners of the King Arthur Flour Ultimate Brownie/Blondie baking contest Ashley Troxell and Patricia Cameli hold their delicious treats at the fair. Troxell received second place with her “Ultimate Buckeye Brownies” and Cameli earned first place with her “Ubey White Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies.” Additional photos appear on Page A2.

Salisbury resident Wyatt Cox enjoys all The Great Allentown Fair has to offer as he delights in every bite of his ice cream cone.

RIGHT: Grand Champion winner Elton Muth, of Topton, shares his win with Nancy, a Limousin heifer. Limousin is a French breed of beef cattle.

ABOVE: Camel handler Hans Kloss from Hog Diggity Dogs gives Julianna Bailey, of Northampton, her first camel ride at the fair.

LEFT: Paxton Hall, foreground and brother, Maddox enjoy petting the bunnies.

PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICKHanding out balloons and smiles is Arnaud Armstrong as he gives a balloon to Hendrix Rappa, of Quakertown.

Jai Berios, Jose Berios, Elainna Ulloa, Emely Villagran and Valerie Berios appear to have taken advantage of all the joy The Great Allentown Fair has to offer.

ABOVE: Balloon artists Robbie Furman and Stacy Rodriguez stand beside the car they created and displayed in the Agriplex at The Great Allentown Fair. The exhibit marks a first time appearance at the fair for the business Robbie’s Balloons and More, Lehighton.