Entertainment at Westmoreland Fair
 

Hedrick's Pig Racing

August 16th through August 23rd

From August 16th through August 23rd at various times throughout the day, catch Hedrick's pig racing shows!

Slippin' and slidin'...headin' for the "Ham" stretch...flingin' mud (and other stuff) from behind! It's not just racing pigs...it's a show!

www.hedricks.com

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Magician and Balloon Artist - Dennie Huber

August 16th through August 19th

Catch Dennie Huber August 16th through August 19th. Offering shows featuring a unique mix of magic, music and humor. He has built a reputation for making colorful balloon creations. Little kids, big kids, and yes - even adults - line up to watch and receive one of Dennie's balloons!

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Tropical Amusements Carnival Rides

Daily 4-11pm
Thursday, August 21st 1-11pm
Saturday, August 23rd 1-11pm

Admission Information 

Fun and exciting rides for the entire family are an important part of any County Fair and Westmoreland Fair is no exception.  With over 25 years of experience, Tropical Amusements of Scottdale is sure to provide a great carnival for the fair.

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Bee Keeper, Curt Fisher

We'll have our bee shack with our beekeeper, Curt Fisher. He is located in the Agricultural Building.

Curt talks with interested visitors one-on-one.  He also sells honey and bee wax candles.  Stop by to learn about the bees and to take home some great honey!

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Wool Spinning and Sheep Shearing

Daily wool spinning and sheep shearing will be held at the spinning tent located next to the Kelly Building.

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Milking Parlor Demonstrations

Our milking parlor demonstration involves the dairy cows that are entered as exhibits for the fair. A cow does not quit supplying milk just because it is not home!  The Westmoreland Fair uses this as an opportunity to teach the public about cows and milking. Stop by and bring the kids for an chance to learn something new.

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Sheep to Shawl Demonstration

Tuesday, August 19th at 6pm

Loyalhannon Spinners will demonstrate the process of taking the fleece from a sheep, carding, spinning, and weaving it into a finished shawl in the Family Living Building.

Loyalhannon Spinners were Reserve Champion at the State Farm Show this past January in Harrisburg.  The sheep to shawl team usually consists of a shearer who removes the fleece from the sheep, a carder who cards the wool, thus opening up the locks for easier spinning, three spinners who spin the carded fleece into yarn which the weaver uses on the loom to create the shawl.  Sometimes the spinners will also card the wool.

Usually the team shears the sheep just before a sheep to shawl contest but for our demonstration the team will use part of the fleece used at    Harrisburg.  The fleece is from an oatmeal colored Shetland Sheep wether (neutered male) named Gandolf. Shetland wool , the softest British breed, makes a light weight shawl that is soft against the skin.

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The Magic of Virgil and Wacky Wizard on Wheels

August 20th through August 23rd

Virgil uses a combination of dynamic illusions and nonstop audience interaction that commands your attention. Virgil has performed thousands of shows nationwide as well as in Bermuda, London, Mexico, and Russia.

www.magicofvirgil.com

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