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NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
The view of the world from atop the NorCo ferris wheel seemed pretty serene

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
No one is ever too old to ride the rocket sled

NORTH COVENTRY PA – The six-night ride, game, and food event that is the NorCo Fire Company annual fair opened Monday (July 3, 2023) at 6 p.m. on the fire company grounds, 144 W. Schuylkill Rd. It’s an Independence Holiday week-long tradition that dates back to the 1950s, and earns the bulk of the fire company’s revenues each year.

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
Skies were dark and threatening just as the NorCo Fair opened Monday, accompanied by a light rain. It ended quickly

Parking is available at the grounds for a donation. The fair is well-lit and pleasantly noisy. Depending on the night and the hour, it can be excitingly crowded with people.

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
Some text messages just must be read, no matter where
NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
That look of terror when you realize you’re going down the slide faster than you expected

Lackawanna County-based SwikaS Amusements is providing amusement rides, carnival games, and food concessions. Not to be passed by, though – for those of the proper age – are the Sly Fox Beer Garden, and the Splash Bar with wine and mixed drinks. North Coventry volunteer firefighters are busy whipping up a wide variety of their own food offerings as well, including seafood and walking tacos.

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
Two minutes is an excruciatingly long time to be suspended

All rides require purchased tickets. As with most other fairs, the amusement bargain is a wristband that lets the wearer ride on anything that looks like fun, as many times as desired, for a full night. For those so inclined, that’s several hours of potentially dizzying entertainment.

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
Think she had fun?
NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
The prize winner!

Even that deal has an accompanying better deal. Wednesday (July 5) is the fire company’s food drive night to benefit the North Coventry Food Pantry. Fair patrons who bring three non-perishable food items to donate to the pantry receive a $5 discount on wristband purchases.

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
Decision, decisions. In this case, it’s always, “Whose bumper car do I ram first?”

The fair’s fireworks show is scheduled for Friday (July 7) at 9:30 p.m. If inclement weather threatens, the fireworks rain date is Saturday (July 8), also at 9:30 p.m.

NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
Ya’ gotta eat. For some, a fair’s the only place to do so
NorCo Fair Opens for Six Nights of Lights, Food, Fun
Certain temptations are difficult to avoid

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