(New Sewickley Twp.) It was opening night of the annual Big Knob Fair and Beaver County Radio’s Frank Sparks and Matt Drzik were there covering opening ceremonies and doing a live broadcast on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and the all new 99.3 FM.

It was a cool overcast evening but that did not deter the crowds from coming out for opening ceremonies which feature the Freedom High School Marching Band. The Band started the night by playing the national anthem. After the anthem they played a few songs that are featured in their half time show during the Freedom Bulldog football games. After the Bill Steel from the Big Knob Grange started the opening festivities as he introduced some of the dignitaries from the area who showed up to celebrate the opening of the fair. After Senator Elder Vogel spoke Beaver County Commissioners Chairman issued a proclamation to Bill and the Big Knob Grange from the County Commissioners. Fair goers then heard from Pa. State Rep. Jim Marshall and Beaver County Commissioners Tony Amadio and Sandie Egley.

The famous Beaver County Radio prize van also made an appearance as did the Beaver County Radio Personality Prize Wheel.  The crowd was entertained by opening night performers the Hat Trick Band there were Tractor Pulls The Big Knob Fair runs daily thru this Saturday August 31, 2019.

Check out all of the pictures of the fun at the fair below……