The famous Kimberton Fair donuts are carefully made by a cast of volunteers from the community and other non-profit groups who dedicate many hours to make sure patrons get their fair donuts!
Our volunteers typically go through 120 bags of donut mix, process 300 batches, and bag 6,900 DOZEN donuts! Over 82,000 individual delicious, melt-in-your-mouth donuts pass through the fair kitchen.
These donuts are in high demand, so don’t delay in getting yours. The donut kitchen is open for sales by 6:00 pm Monday-Friday and at 4:00 pm on Saturday. But don’t delay because when we sell out, the donut window closes for the night!
DONUT VARIETIES:
White Powder,
Cinnamon Sugar,
Plain
Dozen – $9.00
(no mixed)
DONUT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are seeking Community Volunteers to help us make the famous Kimberton Fair Donuts during Fair Week.
Kimberton Fair Donuts remain the most popular feature of the Fair. Help us to make fair-goers happy by being part of the Fair Donut Magic!
See details below about Shift Times, Age Requirements, and Volunteer Positions needed.
To volunteer, complete our VOLUNTEER FORM and indicate DONUTS on the areas of interest. Our Donut Team will contact you!
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS:
Monday-Friday:
1-4pm (donut machine help and a runner starts at 12:30)
4-7pm
7-10pm (end time dependent on the crowd/weather)
Saturday:
10am-1pm (donut machine help and a runner starts at 9:30)
1-4pm
4-7pm
7-10pm (end time dependent on the crowd/weather)
ALL Shifts are important – particularly the 4-7 pm shift as that is when the fair is open. So, this is one of our biggest needs.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
We love to have youth help!
Youth ages 10-15, with an adult (age 21+), are very welcome.
Anyone age 16 or over is welcome to volunteer though 16/17-year-olds cannot work in the kitchen yet.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
BATTER MIXER:
involves measuring mix and water, must be able to lift 50 pounds; must be 18 years or older.
DONUT MACHINE OILER:
Melting oil on stoves, monitoring machine oil levels, and adding oil to donut machine, as needed; best suited for people 5’6 and taller; must be 18 years or older.
BATTER DIPPER:
Pushing mixing bowl on wheeled cart to each donut machine, strong arms to scoop batter from bowl to machine hopper; best suited for people 5’6 and taller; must be 18 years or older
DONUT RACKER:
Sitting or standing at the end of the donut machine, place donuts in the rack in an organized manner; must be 18 years or older
DONUT RUNNER:
Carrying filled donut racks from the donut machines to the processing stations; involves a lot of walking; must be at least 16 years old.
CINNAMON SUGARER:
Putting warm donuts into bins filled with cinnamon sugar, tossing to coat evenly, and placing on new rack; can either sit or stand.
WHITE POWDERER:
Monitor waiting racked donuts for proper cooled temperature, then putting cool donuts into bins with white powder sugar, tossing to coat evenly, and placing on new rack; can either sit or stand
CINNAMON DONUT MONITOR:
Carrying full trays of cinnamon sugared donuts from processing station to cooling station, monitoring for full coolness, and then moving cooled racks to bagging area; involves carrying donut racks and walking
DONUT BAGGER:
Neatly placing cooled donuts inside the bag, per the approved placement plan; can either sit or stand
BAG FOLDER:
Close completed bags of donuts and place on appropriate racks for sale; can either sit or stand
DONUT MACHINE CLEANER: Thoroughly cleaning donut machine after operation to make sure all dough is removed from all working parts; must be 18 years or older
DISWASHER OPERATOR:
Spray-rinsing donut racks, trays, powdering bins and utensils; then running them through the dishwasher to be sterilized. Involves operating a machine; users must be at least 18 years old and must be trained.
To volunteer, complete our VOLUNTEER FORM and indicate DONUTS on the areas of interest. Our Donut Team will contact you!