Changes for the Clearfield County Fair

The headliners for the Clearfield County Fair are Warren Zeiders, Rick Springfield, and Riley Green. This 163rd edition of the fair starting July 12, is happening earlier than normal to accommodate a new and bigger carnival.

By Julie Rae Rickard

CLEARFIELD – The summer seems to by flying by, and the fact that the Clearfield County Fair is a few weeks early this year, is not helping that feeling.

The popular annual fair which begins on Friday, July 12 will also be longer, lasting until July 20.

Last year Greg Hallstrom, Fair Manager, announced that the change was made to accommodate the new carnival, Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment.

This company will provide rides, games and concession stands including “some of the most advanced rides from Italy, the Czech Republic, and the United States,” according to information on their website.

These two families, Powers and Thomas, are the fourth and fifth generations running this business based in North Carolina. For more information on the rides coming to the fair, go to powersthomas.com.

The fair entrance fee is $5 but does not include the carnival rides. In order to ride, you need to purchase a $35 wristband.

Traditionally, admission to the fair is free on the Sunday prior to the actual start of the fair. This year, admission will be free on Friday, July 12 which is being billed as “Preview Day”. Please note that the midway does not open until 4:00 p.m. but on Saturday, July 13, the midway opens at 1:00 p.m.

Some things about the fair have not changed. It will still feature exhibits of local art, photographs, craft items, baked goods and more along with all your favorite farm animals competing through the Future Farmers of America and 4-H organizations.

The popular fair parade and fireworks will be on Monday, July 15.

On Kids Day, Tuesday, July 16, admission is free until 1:00 p.m. In addition, a discounted ride band will be only $20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Both Tuesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 18 are senior citizen days with free admission from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for those over 65-years-old with proof of age. Friday, July 19 is Military Day with free admittance with proof of service from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Headlining at the grandstand are:

Friday, July 12, Warren Zeiders: At 24-years-old, Zeiders has already established himself as “Nashville’s newest headliner”. His hits include “Ride the Lightning” and “Pretty Little Poison”. He represents “modern country music at its most heartfelt, created by a young songwriter whose push into mainstream culture has been nothing short of meteoric,” it says on his website.

Friday, July 19, Rick Springfield: Springfield hit the charts in 1981 with the number one hit, “Jessie’s Girl”. Other hits followed for the former “General Hospital” star including “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, “Affair of the Heart”, and “Love Somebody.”

Springfield is also well known as an actor in shows such as “High Tide”, “Supernatural, “Californication” and “American Horror Story“. He continues to make music releasing an album “Automatic” in August 2023.

Saturday, July 20, Riley Green: Green is known for his hits “There Was This Girl”, “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”, “Half of Me”, “Different ‘Round Here”, and “Damn Good Day to Leave.” He was named the Academy of County Music’s “New Male Artist of the Year” in 2020.

There is plenty of free entertainment at the fair too including harness racing, music at the Litz Grove Stage and special performances in the Expo II Plaza.

The musical acts at the Litz Grove Stage include:

Fri., July 12-The Moore Brothers 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Sat., July 13- Hell Bent 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Sun., July 14- Talent Show 1:00 p.m.

Mon., July 13- D. J. Super Stew 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Tues., July 16- The Little Mermen (Kid’s show) 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Wed., July 17- Blue Angel Tribute to Roy Orbison 1:00, 5:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Thurs,, July 18- Lovelace 70’s Band 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Fri., July 19 – Aubrey Rey 1:00, 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Sat., July 20 – Heather Olson 1:00, 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

At the Expo II Plaza:

The Magic and Illusions of Clive Allen and Heather Lynn will perform at 2:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The Central K9 Performance Dogs are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sean Lion Splash LLC can be seen at 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.