'Countdown to 250' mobile unit headed to Mercer County July 8 and July 9

According to a news release, Mercer County will have a mobile experiential unit rolling through town during an event in Mercer.

The America250PA "Countdown to 250" mobile experiential unit will be stopping by the Mercer County Grange Fair on July 8 and July 9, 2025.

The grange fair will be taking place between 4:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on both days, located at 35 Grange Fair Drive, Mercer.

The Mercer County Board of Commissioners will also be present during the event on July 8 at 5:30 p.m.

According to a poster advertising the mobile unit's arrival, it also indicates that photo moments, a swag wheel and giveaways are featured at the event.

Attendees can share stories at the Commonwealth Chronicles booth and enter to win prizes, such as:

• 25 winners will each receive two tickets to America250PA's July 4, 2026 celebration and a one-night hotel accommodation
• One grand prize winner will receive the benefits above as well as two tickets to the July 4 FIFA World Cup match in Philadelphia and exclusive VIP perks

More information will be available for the Commonwealth Chronicles booth at a later date.

All local winners will be entered into a statewide drawing set for April 2026, according to a poster included in the release.

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