Jubilee Day ™...

Jubilee Day ™, in Mechanicsburg, PA, is the largest one-day street fair in the eastern United States!  The fair originated in 1923 as an agricultural and merchants ‘thank you’ for the support of the community.  Currently, the fair is attended by approximately 60,000 people who roam main street in Mechanicsburg during the festival hours (mid-morning until 9pm) Jubilee Day ™ is held on the 3rd Thursday in...

Foundry Day...

Foundry Day is a juried arts and crafts festival that occurs on the first Saturday in June.  The art and craft booths line Front Street, right along the Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs, PA.  Food vendors are lined up and down 3rd Street. Front Street covers 3 blocks (about 1/4 mile) and the food vendors on 3rd Street are only one block.  The festival gets quite crowded, so prepare for leisurely strolls through the...

Newville Fountain Festival...

Originally a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the fountain, the tradition has continued into a community event. Newville’s Fountain Festival covers two days. On Friday night the festivities start off with a parade.  Dancing in the streets at the fountain occur after the parade with the sounds of live music. On Saturday there is more live music at the fountain.  Other exhibits, entertainment , and food is...

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...

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...

Schnecksville Community Fair...

The Schnecksville Community Fair, created in 1981 as a carnival, which was more of a social gathering.  Then, 1982 brought the carnival with more rides and attractions.  In 1983, a committee was formed and the fair was named as it stands today. 4550 Old Packhouse Rd, Schnecksville, PA. 18078 610-799-9467 This fair culminates with fireworks on the last night of the fair (Saturday).  Events include baking contests, the...

Northeast Fair...

The Northeast Fair is one of the largest Agricultural Fairs in Pennsylvania.  Boasting over 1,500 contests that you can enter (not all of them, of course) and so much entertainment, that missing one day is like missing some fairs in their entirety! The website is overflowing with information and entertainment.  With 42 acres, easy access to the fairgrounds, paved midways and fun for children and adults alike, this fair will...