After being canceled last year, the annual Jefferson Abington June Fete Fair and Horse and Pony Show returned over the weekend to the delight of many, writes Cheyenne Corin for FOX 29 Philadelphia
“It was so disappointing that we couldn’t do it last year but we’re back,” said John Phillips.
The event was canceled in 2024 after problems from trouble-making youths at other similar events in the area. Before that, the fair was only canceled during World War II and due to the pandemic.
“We’ve always been a very secure and safe fair but we’ve even notched up our security a little more this year just to make sure that our fairgrounds are safe,” said Jill Kyle, Senior VP of Regional Advancement at Jefferson.
The Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board organizes the fair, with all proceeds benefiting the Durham Fund for nurse wellness at Jefferson Abington and Lansdale Hospitals.
“Lately it’s been really challenging being a nurse in the workforce,” said Kristi Caldararo, Chief Operating Officer of Abington Jefferson. “The frontline is certainly one of the hardest places to be, especially post-COVID, so we are so really happy to support them.”
Read more about Abington’s June Fete Fair at FOX 29 Philadelphia.
