{"id":276774,"date":"2026-09-01T21:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T21:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/276774\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T21:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T21:00:16","slug":"preparing-for-the-174th-allentown-fair-which-opens-wednesday-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/276774\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for the 174th Allentown Fair, which opens Wednesday photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for the 174th Allentown Fair, which opens Wednesday<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers assemble the Pharaoh's Fury ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2753\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-01_a15e32.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825445\" \/>Workers assemble the Pharaoh\u2019s Fury ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers assemble the Pharaoh's Fury ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2576\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-02_173312.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825446\" \/>Workers assemble the Pharaoh\u2019s Fury ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Performer Steve Goodtime, who describes his performance as rock n roll circus show, assembles part of his stage lights Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Goodtime is one of dozens of performers at the 174th Allentown Fair, which opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2914\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-05_ccf51a.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825449\" \/>Performer Steve Goodtime, who describes his performance as rock n roll circus show, assembles part of his stage lights Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Goodtime is one of dozens of performers at the 174th Allentown Fair, which opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Tiffany Janice cleans her food truck that serves cheesesteaks, bacon burgers and other fair foods Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3053\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-03_062db2.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825451\" \/>Tiffany Janice cleans her food truck that serves cheesesteaks, bacon burgers and other fair foods Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A worker assembles parts of the merry-go-round ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2450\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-08_958199.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825452\" \/>A worker assembles parts of the merry-go-round ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2713\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-12_c74335.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825455\" \/>Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2695\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-11_7664b9.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825456\" \/>Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2558\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-10_36aed4.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825457\" \/>Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-04_1e98ed.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825458\" \/>Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"2964\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-09_b06806.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825464\" \/>Workers prepare rides, games, and food areas the day before opening day of the Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Workers assemble the Pharaoh's Fury ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. (April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-allentownfairsetup-07_9c9aa8.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"26825444\" \/>Workers assemble the Pharaoh\u2019s Fury ride Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Allentown Fairgrounds. The 174th Allentown Fair opens Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. 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