51st Annual Fair - June 13th, 2026

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    • Notable Figures of M-town
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(717) 743-3073

  • Home
  • About the Society
  • Annual Fair
  • The Museum
  • MONTHLY HAPPENINGS
  • Historic Places of M-town
  • Notable Figures of M-town
  • History of Middletown
  • The Frosty 5, 5K Run/Walk

51st ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR



JOIN US FOR THE 51st ANNUAL FAIR 


Join us for a day of celebration in beautiful Hoffer Park, Middletown, PA 17057, as we mark the 51st Annual Arts & Crafts Fair and commemorate the 252nd Anniversary of Middletown's Declaration of Independence - 

The Middletown Resolves!


🌟 Event Highlights:

  • Over 150 arts & crafts vendors
  • 12 delicious food booths
  • Cruise In Car Show
  • Live Entertainment
  • Kids Crafting Corner
  • Craft Beer & Wine Café


Don't miss the chance to experience the vibrant spirit of our community!


📅 Save the Date: June 13th, 2026


👍 Like our Fair Facebook Page for Updates: Annual Arts & Craft Fair - Middletown Area Historical Society


📝 Vendors: If you're interested in being a part of this incredible event, please scroll to the bottom of our Facebook page and click on the link to download the PDF of the vendor application.


Let's make this year's Arts & Crafts Fair the best one yet! 🎉 #MAHSFair 

For inquiries, contact us at [mahsfair@gmail.com].

Inside the Main Pavilion

 

For our guests aged 21 and over, the Main Pavilion is the place to be! Bring your valid photo ID and step into a world of craft beer and wine from our fantastic vendors.


  • Craft Beer Selection: Indulge in the diverse flavors of handcrafted beers.
  • Wine Connoisseurs' Haven: Discover exquisite wines to tantalize your taste buds.

History of the Fair

Why the fair exists

On June 10th, 1774 Col. James Burd worked with a group of residents in Middletown to establish the Middletown Resolves. The Middletown Resolves are a group of resolutions formally protesting the oppressive acts of Britain’s Parliament against the American colonists. This essentially was Middletown’s Declaration of Independence 2 full years BEFORE our countries Declaration of Independence was adopted. 

In 1974, the Middletown Borough council declared June 10th to be Middletown’s Independence Day to mark the anniversary of the Resolves. (The holiday is celebrated on the Saturday closest to the 10th).

Since the Bicentennial in 1976, the Middletown Area Historical Society has held an annual fair to celebrate Middletown’s independence.

51st Annual Fair Forms & Applications

51st Annual Fair Vendor Application (pdf)

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51st Annual Fair Patron letter (pdf)

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51st Annual Fair program ad letter (pdf)

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29 East Main St, Middletown, PA 17057, US

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