The Allentown Fair in Pennsylvania announced professional wrestling will return for the first time in years to the legendary site, which held countless WWF TV tapings as well as ECW events and independent events promoted by Afa Anoa'i over the decades:
Tickets for The Great Allentown Fair’s Stars, Stripes & Slams go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10.
Professional wrestling is set to return to the Allentown Fairgrounds, reviving a tradition that played a key role in the sport’s rise during the late 20th century. The 2026 event, titled Stars, Stripes & Slams, will feature professional wrestlers in a live, family-friendly show designed to appeal to longtime fans and new audiences alike. The event will take place Thursday, September 3, during the 2026 Great Allentown Fair.
The lineup includes:
Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson (The Good Brothers) – WWE, AEW and international promotions; 10-time World Tag Team Champions
N-Zo (formerly Enzo Amore) – WWE and TNA,
HEATH (Heath Slater) – WWE and TNA,
Tito Santana – WWE Hall of Famer and former two-time Intercontinental Champion,
“The Franchise” Shane Douglas – Four-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion,
James Ellsworth – WWE and multiple independent organizations,
Ricardo Rodriguez – WWE, MLW and international promotions
The Patriot – WWE, WCW and multiple independent organizations
A special fan Meet & Greet will take place at the Fairgrounds from 6–7 p.m., with matches beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. Official matches will be announced at a later date on the Fair’s social platforms.
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Fair’s box office.
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