Chocolate Fest...

Chocolate Fest is held in Hershey (coincidence?) at the Hershey Lodge each year in mid-January.  The festival is typically preceeded by the Chocolate Ball, also at the Lodge. Both events are not free, tickets are required.  The event is held by Keystone Human Services and helps to fund their operation. If you are a chocolate lover, you need to attend one of the sessions.  Check their website for up to date...

Das Awkscht Fescht...

For 3 days each summer at Das Awkscht Fescht, you can find an auto show and flea market, plus entertainment, arts and crafts, finally ending the festival with a fireworks display! We didn’t spell the name wrong – we got it right, and so do the organizers of this event.  They have packed more family fun into three days than most do.  Remember to check out their website for more information, since we just...

Wild Rib Cook Off...

The streets of downtown Erie, PA will be filled with the aroma of slow cooked ribs prepared to perfection with secret sauces and specialty rubs at Erie’s Wild Rib Cook Off. This kick-off event to Erie’s summer festival season is also host to delicious festival foods including fresh squeezed lemonade, creamy fudge, candy apples, funnel cakes, roasted nuts, ice cream, corn dogs, roasted corn and so much more! Kids can...

Kutztown PA-German Festival...

When you think of the Berks County region and the Pennsylvania-German heritage, you can imagine hex signs, PA Dutch quilts and fantastic food!  Over 100 thousand visitors attend the festival each year. A quilt barn stocks over 2,500 quilts that are available for display and purchase.  Quilting demonstrations show the details of all the work that goes into making a PA Dutch quilt.  A quilt auction places a couple dozen...

SnowBlast Winter Festival...

Blasting into early February comes the SnowBlast Winter Festival in Emmaus, PA. The festival runs for two days of winter exercise, recreation, and entertainment. The festival has a schedule of events that includes free indoor and outdoor activities, plus the SnowBlast Blizzard Ball. More than a dozen activities are planned! Image Credit: SnowBlast Winter...

Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival...

Two towns, New Hope in PA and Lambertville in NJ, get together to celebrate the Winter Festival which occurs in late January each year. The festival includes signature events, some ticketed events and some free events.  Ticketed events include the Concert, Chili Cook Off, Taste of Winter Fest, Cabaret, & Fire and Ice Ball.    Plenty of free events include some Family Events, the Film Festival, Hikes and...

Polka Fest...

Spend 3 days at Johnstown’s annual Polka Fest and get more than just food, fun and dancing.  Enjoy all that Johnstown has to offer! The polka fest is held outdoors on the wooden dancing floor at the pavilion at Power Street, next to St Mary’s. This free festival is a wonderful way to glance back at the time of weekend dancing under the stars.  A great way to relax and unwind at the beginning of summer. Photo...

Woodworking Wonders Carvers Festival...

If you smell the fresh scent of cut pine in downtown Port Allegany, late in June, then it must be the Woodworking Wonders Carver’s Festival!  This festival usually occurs the 3rd week in June on a Saturday. With free admission, entertainment and parking, the Allegheny Mountain Woodcarver Association puts on a show that every family can afford and enjoy. Imagine all the possibilities that abound while carving wood!...

Thunder in the Valley...

The 4th week in June, Thunder rumbles over the Johnstown valley.  Since 1998, Johnstown has hosted the Thunder in the Valley motorcycle rally. The city of Johnstown is the hub of activity, but events occur throughout the Johnstown region. In addition to the tour routes around the scenic Johnstown area, vendors will be found lining the main streets with plenty of gear and information.  Manufacturers are on site with new...

Berks Jazz Fest...

The Berks Jazz Fest occurs every year at various locations in Reading and around Berks County.  The festival, which covers 10 days originated in 1990 and was sponsored by VF Outlet (also now the current festival sponsor). For more information, the website is the best reference.  However, the Berks Arts Council phone number is 610-898-1930. Over 130 different performances are scheduled around the county.  The map below...