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<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Susquehanna Valley is home to beloved fairs like the York State Fair and the newly launched Carlisle State Fair, but a Pennsylvania lawmaker says the use of “state fair” in event names could create confusion. Republican state Rep. Catherine Wallen of Cumberland and Adams counties said she plans to introduce legislation to prohibit events from using the “state fair” moniker in their names and advertising.She said the goal is to “keep all fairs across the state on the same level and not alluding to being recognized as the official state fair of Pennsylvania.” Why it mattersWallen argues that the Pennsylvania Farm Show is the official state fair of Pennsylvania. The York State Fair, held annually at the York Expo Center, has operated as “America’s First Fair” since 1765, but the name “York State Fair” has only been in use since 2018. The Carlisle State Fair, meanwhile, was introduced just last month. What\u2019s nextWallen said her proposal is not intended to diminish the appeal of these events but to recognize all fairs across the commonwealth as premier events. The bill has not yet been officially introduced.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
The Susquehanna Valley is home to beloved fairs like the York State Fair and the newly launched Carlisle State Fair, but a Pennsylvania lawmaker says the use of “state fair” in event names could create confusion. <\/p>\n
Republican state Rep. Catherine Wallen of Cumberland and Adams counties said she plans to introduce legislation to prohibit events from using the “state fair” moniker in their names and advertising.<\/p>\n
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She said the goal is to “keep all fairs across the state on the same level and not alluding to being recognized as the official state fair of Pennsylvania.” <\/p>\n
Why it matters<\/p>\n
Wallen argues that the Pennsylvania Farm Show is the official state fair of Pennsylvania. <\/p>\n
The York State Fair, held annually at the York Expo Center, has operated as “America’s First Fair” since 1765, but the name “York State Fair” has only been in use since 2018. The Carlisle State Fair, meanwhile, was introduced just last month. <\/p>\n
What\u2019s next<\/p>\n
Wallen said her proposal is not intended to diminish the appeal of these events but to recognize all fairs across the commonwealth as premier events. <\/p>\n
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