As we look forward to the thrills, the entertainment, the delicious fair food and the many contests and exhibitions, what makes the Greene County Fair truly stand out is the passion and determination of the adolescents who work all year long with their respective animals for the 4-H shows and sales.
One of Greene County, Pennsylvania’s historical and cherished annual events is returning very soon, and it’s “Fair” to say that it is a weeklong traditional celebration that visitors across the nation would greatly enjoy. The traditional Jacktown Fair – which is held in the picturesque area of Wind Ridge in the western end of the county – is steeped in a rich, deep and very proud agricultural heritage that dates all the way back to 1866.
The smells of funnel cakes and other festival foods join with the sound of music drifting across the air while hundreds of people gather to shop, enjoy live entertainment, and cheer on their favorite contestants – all while holding their umbrellas in the hope of rain. It’s Rain Day!
Discover Pickleball in Greene County with indoor and outdoor courts, classes, clinics, tournaments, and weekly pickleball meetups.
Camping in Greene County unlocks a world of simple pleasures – the scent of the woods, the symphony of crickets and birds, and the glow of a campfire under a starry sky. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with loved ones.
Bird watching is a wonderful opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature’s beauty while improving your own well-being. Greene County offers a variety of locations for bird watching year-round. Explore our list of where we recommend to go birding.
The Third Pennsylvania Bird Atlas (PBA3) is a five-year-long survey running from January 2024 to February 2029. It is a comprehensive study to document the breeding bird species of Pennsylvania.
Throughout the years, others passing Horseshoe Bend on dreary nights saw the ghostly figure of a man with a length of stovepipe in place of his head. As each of these people shared their otherworldly encounter, the legend of Stovepipe was born.
Greene County was once a part of the frontier of European settlement in America. Multiple well-known homestead massacres occurred in the area during these frontier times, shedding blood on the ground and leaving lasting impressions in both natural and supernatural history.
Greene County, Pennsylvania will be soaring with excitement August 20-21 when the annual event known as “Aviation Days” returns, once again offering a two-day festival of sky-high fun!