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...

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...

Delaware Valley College A-Day...

A-Day is short for “Activities Day” at the original National Agricultural College, now named Delaware Valley College.  It is now a multi-day event encompassing exhibits, displays and entertianment. 700 East Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (215) 489-2329 About 30 Minutes north of Philadelphia. A-Day is held on the Delaware Valley College Campus and is put together by the students with minimal staff and...

Pennsylvania Maple Festival...

Pancakes and Sausage?  With an abundance of maple syrup, this seems one of the most obvious choices!  But there is much more to do at the Pennsylvania Maple Festival. 218 Meyers Ave., Meyersdale, PA 15552 Phone: (814) 634-0213 1 1/2 Hours from Pittsburgh and 3 Hours from Harrisburg. The Maple Festival, held in Myerstown, in Sommerset County occurs annually in early spring, just the right time to start tapping into the...