"What began as a fun idea in the Visit Lebanon Valley office became nationwide news when the World’s Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich was built, unveiled, and enjoyed at the Lebanon Area Fair," the Visit Lebanon Valley says.

"It was full of bologna, but this sandwich represented a much bigger cause, as donations were collected beforehand to fight hunger in Lebanon County.

"On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Visit Lebanon Valley, alongside various local organizations and a Bologna Security Crew of over 50 people, successfully built a 150-foot sandwich at the Lebanon Area Fair. The sandwich was unveiled to much fanfare with a ceremonial first cut by local and state dignitaries, before being sliced and served for free to hundreds of fair goers."

"Drawing lines that extended much further than just 150 feet, nearly every foot of the sandwich was handed out during the celebration. As fairgoers grabbed slices, it was a race to see whether the Sweet Lebanon Bologna or the Original Lebanon Bologna would be the favorite (spoiler alert: sweet won!)," the Visit Lebanon Valley says.

"In addition to the Lebanon Bologna from Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats, the historic sandwich also featured French Bread from Chef Peffley at the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center and provolone cheese from Country View Grocery.

"There was also a Fixin’s Bar supplied with Dieffenbach’s potato chips and other toppings so fairgoers could customize their slice."

"Just over a week after the sandwich festivities, Visit Lebanon Valley had the opportunity to deliver a giant check to Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM).



"Through sponsorships of the World’s Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich, which were offered at $100 per foot, the goal of $15,000 in sponsorships was both met and exceeded with an astounding $16,000 donated!"

"As represented by the check delivery, each dollar of these donations can now be used in LCCM’s mission to provide emergency food, clothing, shelter, and guidance towards personal sustainability for those in need in the Lebanon Valley.

"This cause is central to the health and happiness of our neighbors, as within Lebanon County alone, 13,750 people experienced food insecurity in the year 2020.



"That’s around one out of every ten people, according to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. With this donation, LCCM will be able continue their efforts to combat those numbers."

Sandwich constituents, collaborators, and beneficiary:

Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats, Chef Peffley & the Lebanon County Career and Technology Center, Country View Grocery, Dieffenbach’s Snacks, the Lebanon Area Fair, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, Level11 Art Department, Julie Osborne at the UPS Store #6265, the Cedar Crest Marching Band, Dana Lape, and Cory Smith.

World’s Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich Sponsors: 

Gretna Music, Lori & Walter Brown, Wertz Candies, Wertz Orthodontics, Gretna Outdoor Art Show, Carriage House Style, Kauffman’s Animal Health, Strickler Insurance, VF Corp., Heidelberg Hall, Leitzel’s Jewelry, Everence Financial, Law Offices of John J. Ferry, Jr., Carolyn Pete, Angelo’s, Belco Community Credit Union, Emmily Longenecker Team – Iron Valley Real Estate, Bouquet Mulligan DeMaio Eye Professionals , Keller Bros, Ancestor/Swatara Coffee, Gretna Theatre, 1825 Inn Bed & Breakfast, Level Eleven Art Department, The Timeless Café, Diane & The Shearer Family, Custom Die Services, Bamberger’s, John C. Olivo Memorial Fund, Schlegel Electrical Mechanical, Amerman Ginder & Co, LLC, Chrisland Engineering, Adam Kuhn State Farm, Seven Cuz Beer Store, Mike & Yvonne Kuhn, Bob & Cindy VanAken, Jeff & Sandy Snyder, Josephine Ames JBT Bank, Member’s 1st Federal Credit Union, SESI, SHIFT, Talk of the Town Radio Show, Allstate – Tim McShane, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty Hershey East, Snitz Creek Brewery INC, Megan Ryland Tanner for Judge, Gingrich Insurance Group, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz, Morcom Law, Millet Plastics, Lebanon Family Health Services, Quentin UCC, Ray Vacuum Center, Bering Real Estate Co, Fairfield By Marriott Near the Expo Center, Mike Emery, UGI Utilities, Jeff Beachell, Fresh Creative, Gacano Real Estate, Blacksmith Sawyer Co., Brook May – Bering Real Estate, Your SPAcial Place – Halo Salt Spa, Harrisburg Christian School, White’s Landmaster, Fulton Bank, PA Rep. John Schlegel.

"Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 26,814 at the 2020 census.

"Lebanon was founded by George Steitz in 1740 and was originally named Steitztown.

"Lebanon is located 61 miles (98 km) southwest of Allentown, 26 miles (42 km) east of Harrisburg, and 88 miles (142 km) northwest of Philadelphia." (Wikipedia)

"An enormous Lebanon bologna sandwich billed as one of the world’s largest has been unveiled at a central Pennsylvania fair," the AP reports.

"The 150-foot-long (45.7-meters-long) sandwich was created Tuesday night at the Lebanon Area Fair by a large crew of volunteers known as the “Bologna Security.” Lebanon bologna is known for its distinct smoked and tangy flavor.

"Every foot long “bite” was sponsored at $100 per foot. The money was donated to Lebanon County Christian Ministries and their efforts to help people dealing with food insecurity in the Lebanon Valley."

"Hundreds of hungry fairgoers lined up at the North Hall of the Lebanon Expo Center Tuesday night to get their slice of the 150-foot Lebanon bologna sandwich, proclaimed by event organizer Visit Lebanon Valley as the world's largest Lebanon bologna sandwich," the USA Today reports.

"The sandwich, half sweet bologna and half original, was constructed in only about 40 minutes with the help of roughly 60 volunteers, mostly all wearing matching "Bologna Security" T-shirts.

"Some 1,200 slices of Seltzer's bologna and 600 slices of provolone cheese from Country View Grocery store were put together as four slices of bologna, one slice of cheese, then another four slices of bologna between 200 pounds of freshly baked French bread from Lebanon County Career and Technology Center's pastry arts program."

"The 150-foot-long (45.7-meters-long) sandwich was created Tuesday night at the Lebanon Area Fair by a large crew of volunteers known as the "Bologna Security." Lebanon bologna is known for its distinct smoked and tangy flavor," the Food Manufacturing reports.

"Every footlong "bite" was sponsored at $100 per foot. The money was donated to Lebanon County Christian Ministries and their efforts to help people dealing with food insecurity in the Lebanon Valley.

"Pennlive reports that Bologna Security used 600 slices of provolone cheese and 1,200 slices of half-sweet and original Seltzer's Lebanon Bologna to create 900 sandwiches, or six sandwiches per foot. Fairgoers had a chance to enjoy the sandwich for free Tuesday night."

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