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Recognizing Centre County Grange Fair

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 4, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Centre County Grange Fair.

For more than 150 years, Centre County has welcomed visitors from across the world to the Grange Fair. The Grange Fair has served as a home away from home for families who, for a period of over a week, live in a thousand tents and 1,500 recreational vehicles. It is a testament to our unique and enduring spirit that the Grange Fair stands as the only remaining tenting fair in the Nation.

This weeklong celebration encompasses the very best of our rural communities, from concerts to motorsports and craft shows to animal exhibits. The charm and nostalgia are everywhere.

With more than 200,000 visitors coming to Centre County every year, attendees immerse themselves in the rich traditions this fair provides.

It is more than just a weeklong fair. It celebrates Pennsylvania agriculture. This year, I was honored to be named ``friend of the fair'' for my work on behalf of our ag community.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the Grange for its dedication to supporting rural America and all the volunteers for making the Grange Fair the best days of the summer.

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