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Broomall Fire Co Fall Fair To Feature Rides, Axe Throwing, More

The fair will be held over three days in September and include face painting, food, rides, and a new axe throwing activity.

BROOMALL, PA — The Broomall Fire Company is getting ready to host its Fall Carnival.

This year's event will take place Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 12 on the Broomall Fire Company grounds at North Malin Road and West Chester Pike in Broomall.

Hours are 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Fair goers will be able to hop on rides, get their faces painted, enjoy treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and even throw axes.

All proceeds benefit the Broomall Fire Company.

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This year's fair will have a new credit system replacing the paper ticket system.

Credits are purchased using cash or credit at a kiosk and then used at rides and participating vendors throughout the carnival grounds utilizing several electronic means — such as apps, wristbands, and cards — similar to other amusement parks.

More details on the credits will be available at the kiosks and staff members on site.

Parking is available at the St. Lukes Greek Orthodox Church, 35 N. Malin Road, and Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 85 N. Malin Road. A free shuttle bus will be rounding to pickup and drop off throughout the carnival.

This event will follow any applicable coronavirus precautions per federal, state, and local guidelines.

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