Scenes from the 2022 Elizabethtown Fair: Skid Loader Rodeo [photos] | Local News

The Elizabethtown Fair kicked off on Monday and the fun continued on Tuesday with several events including skid loader rodeo competitions where participants operated construction equipment through various obstacles and challenges. Youth competition began at 6 p.m. and adult competition followed at 7 p.m., both held in the equestrian arena.

Wednesday highlights at the fair include the Fleece to Shawl demonstration in the Petting Zoo area at 5 p.m., country band Dave Kelly Band on Stage 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the lively Uptown Band at 7 p.m. the Kiwanis scene. Wednesday is also Seniors Day, including a Senior King & Queen contest – registration starts at 10am and winners will be announced on Stage 2 at 11.45am.

The Elizabethtown Fair continues through Saturday at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St. in Elizabethtown. Next up is the Denver Fair, September 13-17 at Denver Memorial Park, 801 Main St. Denver.

Find information on all seven Lancaster County fairs, along with calendar highlights, in LNP | LancasterOnline’s 2022 Fairs Guide at lanc.news/fairs22.

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Youth Sack Race at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Luke and Ashley Weber, left, of Manheim Township. wave to their daughters Adele Weber, 6, and Virginia Weber, 4, at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Elizabethtown Fair Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Kayden Youndt of Manheim attempts to knock down the pins with the big ball during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Mason Houghton of Kirkwood snags one of the buckets during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Josh Brinton, 7, of Elizabethtown competes in the sack race at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Jordan Smith, with daughter Emma Smith, 18 months, at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Mason Houghton of Kirkwood snags one of the buckets during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Justin Nissley of Manheim maneuvers the course during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Crowds attend the Young Wheel Loaders Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Youth Sack Race at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Luke and Ashley Weber, left, of Manheim Township. wave to their daughters Adele Weber, 6, and Virginia Weber, 4, at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Elizabethtown Fair Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Kayden Youndt of Manheim attempts to knock down the pins with the big ball during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Mason Houghton of Kirkwood snags one of the buckets during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Josh Brinton, 7, of Elizabethtown competes in the sack race at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Jordan Smith, with daughter Emma Smith, 18 months, at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Mason Houghton of Kirkwood grabs one of the buckets during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Justin Nissley of Manheim maneuvers the course during the Youth Wheel Loader Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.

Crowds watch the Young Wheel Loaders Rodeo at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday August 23, 2022.