With significant adjustments to traffic patterns and ticketing options starting this week, the Great Allentown Fair is getting ready for its 2025 edition.
The event begins on August 27 and ends on September 1st, Labor Day.
Through traffic between Liberty and Chew streets will be restricted at the Allentown Fairgrounds beginning on Wednesday.
Gate 2 on Chew Street, immediately west of 17th Street, is the only way to enter the grounds for guests of the Ritz Barbecue and those buying tickets at the Box Office.
All-day ride wristbands, half-price fair entry tickets, and Grandstand show tickets are available in advance at the Fair Box Office, which is located between the Ritz Barbecue and the Grandstand performance venue. Cash and major credit cards, such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, are accepted at the office.
Before the fair opens, box office hours change. The office is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to four p.m. this week. Monday and Tuesday are longer hours from noon to 6 p.m., while weekend hours are from noon to 3 p.m. On August 27, the office will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. on opening night. Regular hours are noon to nine o’clock throughout fair week, while Labor Day hours are noon to six o’clock.
Ticketmaster.com offers tickets for individuals who would rather buy them online. While cheap fair admission tickets are available through August 27, discounted ride tickets are still available through August 26.
You can find more fair policies and information at www.AllentownFair.com.
This story was structured and organized using generative AI using information from the Allentown Fair. Staff at lehighvalleylive.com evaluated and edited it.
