Thousands at the Lebanon Area Fair were treated to an evening of professional tractor pulling on Wednesday.
July 2026
Lebanon Area Fair a family affair
At the Lebanon Area Fair, siblings Dustin Horning, Lindsay Thomas and Kelly Zimmerman continue a family legacy of dairy showing started by their father.
Lebanon VA to host Vet Fest on Aug. 8
The free, family-friendly event will connect veterans with health care, benefits, and community resources, along with live music, a car show, and food trucks.
🔗 Celebrating the history of Pennsylvania’s Tulpehocken settlement
The Tulpehocken territory includes 13 present-day municipalities in western Berks County and two Lebanon County municipalities, covering an area of 206,200 acres across 322 square miles.
What people love about the Lebanon Area Fair
LebTown asked fair attendees and exhibitors, “What is your favorite thing about the Lebanon Area Fair?” Here’s what they said.
County commissioners told housing crisis continues in the Lebanon Valley
Lebanon County Housing Collaborative Director Caitlin Lockard told commissioners Wednesday that a six-month progress report shows the county’s housing crisis persists, with rental and home vacancy rates far below healthy levels.
Bethel Township to get new $13M water filtration plant by end of 2027
A new $13 million centralized water filtration plant in Bethel Township is slated to begin construction later this year and be operational near the end of 2027.
Palmyra Borough authorizes RETTEW to serve as assistant zoning officer
The council also unanimously approved road closures for Palmyra Area High School’s homecoming parade in September.
Lebanon County to conduct third summer homeless count Aug. 6
Volunteers are needed to canvass county neighborhoods next month as part of an effort to measure local homelessness and link people to services, with a signup deadline of Aug. 1.
Gem Miner’s Jubilee Gem, Bead and Jewelry Show returns August 21-23
An international event, vendors from around the world, both wholesale and retail, will feature a variety of items including rough rock, finished fine jewelry, fossils, minerals, beads, loose gemstones, cabochons, pearls, carvings, crystals, findings, tools, and much more.
Pa. farmland preservation called an economic ‘powerhouse’ at fair breakfast
Importance of farmland preservation program, Century Farm recipients highlight breakfast program held Tuesday at Lebanon Area Fair.
East Hanover supervisors consider developer public sewer request
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors briefly discussed a developer request to provide sewer to 10244 Allentown Blvd during a 15-minute meeting July 27.
We saved you a bite: Hangry Bear Craft Creamery (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics’ take: The ice cream from Hangry Bear Craft Creamery is really creamy and comes in a wide variety of flavor combinations.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of July 31 to Aug. 2
This weekend in Lebanon County, come on out for the Lebanon Area Fair, live performances, historical talks, and more.



















