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August 17, 2024

CALENDAR WATCH

• Westmoreland Fair, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township. Gates open a 10 a.m. Admission is $10 at the gate, which includes parking, amusement rides, admission to all commercial and agricultural exhibits and judging exhibitions. Grandstand arena events not included. Early bird admission, $5 per person (rides not included) before 2 p.m. No early bird admission on the last day of the fair. Free fair admission for children 2 and under. For a full schedule of events and more information, see WestmorelandFair.com.

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