An emotional Julia Intrepido-Kmetz was awarded the Pa. Department of Agriculture Friend of the Fair by Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Cheryl Cook for her years of service to The Great Allentown Fair, directing all the baking contests.

Above: Julia Intrepido-Kmetz was honored by Ellen Millard-Kern, Lehigh Valley Public Media, for her Friend of the Fair recognition at The Great Allentown Fair.

Left: Lehigh County Agriculture Society President Daryl Urmy welcomed visitors to the opening ceremony of the 2023 Great Allentown Fair. PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND