Cookport Fair

I recently had the pleasure of attending the 94th Annual Cookport Fair - presented by Green Township Community Association, which was held from September 12th - 17th.

Getting to the fair in Commodore was a breeze as directions on their website lead me directly to the fairgrounds where parking was free!

A favorite with families attending the fair were the livestock displays.  Visitors were able to get a very up-close view of various farm animals.

The goats were extremely friendly.  In fact, they were so eagerly looking for treats that I almost lost my camera strap to a hungry goat who thought it apparently looked appetizing!  It was a lot of fun seeing the very cute and very friendly animals!

Below: Very friendly baby goats that were only 8 weeks old.

My family really enjoyed the horse displays at this particular fair. The way the horse stalls were designed here enabled spectators to more easily see the horses due to the wire fencing.  At other fairs I have attended, the enclosures are mostly solid wooden rails making it difficult to see the animals - especially for the smallest of visitors. 

A historical sign marker in a planter in the middle of the fairgrounds.

Check out this remarkable display of items entered into various contests.

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to attend my first-ever auction - and what a great auction I picked to attend - A Bake Sale Auction!  At this auction, the award-winning baked goods from the baked goods contests were auctioned off to the highest bidder.  For affordable amounts of money, attendees were taking home loads of tempting pies, beautiful breads, cookies and more!

Admission to the fair was $4 per person which permitted you to look at the numerous livestock and agricultural displays.  You could enjoy music and entertainment while also looking at the various booths - including retail booths as well as food booths.

Music and entertainment throughout the week was provided by: 7 Mile Run Band, Jerry Shickling Band, 5th Voice Gospel Quartet, Paul Rode/Drum Corps, Marion Center High School Band, Fellowship Gospel Quartet, Blue Grass/Country-Redding Run Band, Twolick Senior Band, Yesteryear Sounds - Randolph Scott, Baby Boomers Music - White Shadow Band, Penns Manor High School Band, Purchase Line High School Band, Star Twirlers Drill Team, Fabulous Flashbacks, DJ and Karaoke by Bair Music and Johnny Cash Tribute - OLE 97 Band.

Other activities occurring throughout the week included: Talent Shows, Garden Tractor Pull (dead sled), horse shows, baked goods auction, tractor pull-6,000 lbs, log sawing contests, basket auction, tractor pull-8,000 lbs, pet parade and horse pulling contests (light and heavy).

Rides were also present at the fair.  Spectators could purchase single tickets to ride their desired ride or purchase a "ride all day" wristband for that particular day.  There were also numerous games spread throughout the fair grounds for those wanting to try their luck at winning a prize.

Amusements were provided by:

Here are some shots of the many food and retails booths at the fair. 

The fair provided a great family-fun atmosphere!  Be sure to stop by next year - I know I will!