In September, once again our little town of McClure will come alive with the sights, sounds, lights, laughter, fellowship and homecomings as we celebrate the 133rd year of "The McClure Bean Soup Fair."

Schedule of Events

September 8, 2024

PAGEANT DAY

Free Parking

Pageant Bake Sale Opens at 9 AM to the Left of the Stage

10:00 AM

"Unity in the Community"

Vesper Service

Live Music:

Wander No More
We are a Christian band with rock roots.

We have a passion for music and a greater passion for Jesus!

2:00 pm

19th Annual McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair Pageant

Pageant Entry Forms

September 9, 2024

Family Day

Free Rides for Everyone - 6 - 9 P.M.

Courtesy of McClure Bean Soup Fair, Officers, Board of Directors and Committees

Sponsor of the Day:

Jones Ceramic and Gift Shop and McClure Bacon Fest

September 10, 2024

Parade Day

5:00 pm Registration at The McClure Firehall

6:00 pm Parade Starts

Parade

The Parade Winners will be Announced at 8:00 pm

Immediately Following the Parade

Live Music:

"The Paxtonville Boys"

Sponsor of the Day:

Boonie and Sons, Inc.

Entertainment Co-Sponsored By:

Adam Ewig, County Commissioner and Bandstand Bruce

September 11, 2024

Senior Citizens Day

Persons 62 and older can get a bowl of Bean Soup at 1/2 price today!

7:00 pm and 8:30 pm

Live Music:

Chris Woodward

A Singer/Song-Writer from the hills of Central PA that tours around with his band Shindiggin creating high energy shows with a Country flavor that will also appeal to other genres as well making alot of fun and having people wanting to come back for more!

Sponsor of the Day:

Bubb's Plumbing and Electrical LLC and MCS Bank

Entertainment Co-Sponsored By:

Aumiller's Insurance

September 12, 2024

Veterans Day

Bogo Wristbands

7:00 pm and 8:30 pm

The Mahoney Brothers

The Mahoney Brother's will be performing Jukebox Heroes Live! and Long Live The Beatles and Beyond

Sponsor of the Day:

Erb's Plumbing and Heating LLC

Entertainment Co-Sponsored By:

Absolutely Kettle Korn and Lauver's Concessions

Youth Day

All Students get one bowl of Bean Soup at 1/2 price!

7:00 pm

The Kenton Sitch Band

What do you get when you combine backgrounds of music education, extensive touring experience and national radio promotion? Nashville Recording Artist, The Kenton Sitch Band. Current, edgy original sound and hottest country radio favorites!

8:30 pm

The Kentucky Headhunters

Corn Hole Tournament

September 13, 2024

Entry Fee $40.00 per Team / $20 per person.

Registration starts at 5:30 pm Tournament starts at 6:30 pm

Cash Payout top three (3) teams!

Sponsor of the Day:

Dietz Electric

Entertainment Co-Sponsored By:

Beaver Springs Dragway, Sandy's Scents, Carol and Cloyd Hess and Brannon and Royer Septic Services, LLC

Homecoming Day

2:30 pm and 4:00 pm

Ole '97

Ole 97 Johnny Cash Tribute Show Band performs high energy engaging and interactive entertainment.

Sandy's Scents Bingo at the Bingo Stand

September 14, 2024 at 4:30 pm

Bingo at the Bean Soup

Everyday at 4:30 pm

7:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Lovelace The 70'S BAND

If you've yearned to see and hear songs from that stack of 45's you played the grooves out of you have found the right band.  Lovelace, the Seventies Band, is purely and simply a tribute to the music, style and performers that wove the tapestry of 1970's music.

Lovelace is:

Al Fanella - Vocals

Larry Mindler - Bass, Vocals

Jon Smith - Keyboards, Guitars, Sounds, Vocals

Brian Levering - Lead Guitars, Vocals

Joe Donato - Drums, Sampling, Percussion

Sponsor of the Day:

Sandy's Scents

Entertainment Co-Sponsored By:

CIC Concessions and TA Wagner Auctioneers LLC

Date:
September 8-14, 2024

Location:
McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair,
10 East Ohio Street,
McClure, PA 17841.

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