MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Many events have been canceled or scaled back because of the pandemic, but in the Poconos, an event is being held for the first time this weekend.
Newswatch 16 found folks setting up the inaugural Fall Fest at the Monroe County Fairgrounds near Brodheadsville.
There will be food and craft vendors, live music and a junk car race in the arena.
Members of the fair committee wanted to do something since the West End Fair set for August had to be canceled.
They say Fall Fest will be smaller and more spaced out across the fairgrounds. They are taking precautions because of COVID-19.
"We'll require masks upon entry, and you'll be getting a temperature check. And once you come in, we have plenty of room to social distance. And its just, come out and enjoy the weather and have a good time," said Dale Greenzweig, President of the West End Fair Association.
The West End Food Pantry will also be there collecting canned goods for Thanksgiving.
Fall Fest is Friday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Monroe County Fairgrounds.