# The Great Allentown Fair Foundation (AllentownFairFoundation.org)

> A 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to preserving, enriching, and advancing agriculture through philanthropy, education, and community heritage in the Lehigh Valley.

## Key Information
- **Core Mission:** Provides grants, scholarships, and charitable support to sustain the legacy of The Great Allentown Fair and the Lehigh County Agricultural Society (LCAS).
- **Educational Impact:** Offers annual scholarships for students pursuing agricultural, horticultural, and mechanical arts education, including partnerships with 4-H, FFA, and the Rodale Institute.
- **Fairgrounds Preservation:** Funds capital projects and beautification efforts to maintain the historical and functional value of the 46-acre Allentown Fairgrounds.
- **Leadership:** Managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees led by Chairman Jonathan Epstein.

## Primary Initiatives
- **Agricultural Education:** Programs designed to educate urban youth and the community on farm-to-table processes and agricultural sciences.
- **Capital Projects:** Significant restoration projects, such as the Leon S. Peters Cupola and the "Light Up The Fair" beautification campaign.
- **Community Milestones:** Supports major historical anniversaries and patriotic celebrations, including the nation's Semiquincentennial (2026) and the 175th anniversary of the Fair (2027).

## High-Signal Links
- [Scholarships & Education](https://allentownfairfoundation.org/agricultural-education/)
- [Current Capital Projects](https://allentownfairfoundation.org/capital-projects/)
- [Donate & Support (Tax-Deductible)](https://allentownfairfoundation.org/donate/)
- [About the Foundation](https://allentownfairfoundation.org/about-us/)