Representative says Pennsylvania Farm Show is only event that can be called ‘state fair’

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — One lawmaker hopes to take the “state” out of the names of some of Pennsylvania’s state fairs.

Rep. Catherine Wallen (R-Adams/Cumberland) said Tuesday that only the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg has a claim to the title of Pennsylvania’s official state fair.

Wallen said she plans to introduce legislation that would prohibit other fairs from using the title “state fair” in their names and advertising.

“Currently, there is no statute that allows for the use of the title “state fair” in Pennsylvania,” Wallen wrote in a memo. “This legislation would change that to keep all fairs across the state on the same level and not allude that they are recognized as the official state fair of Pennsylvania.”

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Wallen didn’t name specific events that use the term “state fair,” but the York State Fair and the Carlisle State Fair are two local examples.