American Music Festival...

The American Music Fest occurs over three days near the July 4th Holiday and encompasses 5 stages, Riverfront Park AND City Island!  This is a fantastic chance to enjoy quite a wide variety of local, regional and national artists performing over 200 total hours of live performances. Other activities include a volleyball tournament and childrens events.  Plenty of booth space is set up for food, arts and craft vendors. The...

Shippensburg Corn Festival...

Where can you find cloggers and line dancing all through the day?  Well – ok, since we are in the Dutch Country Roads region, there are plenty of festivals like that.  But, if you are in the mood for corn, the Shippensburg Corn Festival is the only place you want to be! The Corn Festival is held on the last Saturday in August. Shippensburg closes their main streets to traffic for this event and there are more than...

Lyons Fiddle Festival...

In mid to late September, young and old fiddles get inspired to come out and jam at the Lyon’s Fiddle Festival. In 1983, with a borrow hay wagon, the first festival attracted approximately 1,200 attendees. The festival was not held in 2006, but many people showed up and jammed anyway – persuading the continuation of the festival in 2007. As of 2010 – the festival is struggling with volunteers, so if you can...

Bluegrass on the Grass...

Held on the 2nd Saturday in June, Dickinson College presents “Bluegrass on the Grass” on the steps of the Bosler Library in Carlisle, PA. The festival runs from 1pm to 9pm and is held rain or shine.  There is no official website at the time of this posting, but check the Dickinson College Website using this search ( bluegrass ) for any news and updates. You may also be able to find information on the Downtown...

Lancaster Liederkranz Sommerfest...

Gather under the tents for the areas only authentic German Sommer Festival. In early to mid-June, you can participate in the celebration of German culture, music and food. The Lancaster Liederkranz has been striving to preserve the cultures and festivals of Germany in the South Central Pennsylvania area. The festival is open to the public and a small fee is charged. Photo Credit: Lancaster...

Anything that Floats...

“Anything that Floats” is a segment of the Carlisle Summerfair that deserves a listing by itself!  Anything that Floats is held on the Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs, right around the July 4th Holiday, usually on the Saturday closest to the 4th of July. The Children’s Lake ranges in depth from 4-6ft and is a CONSTANT, CHILLY 52° year round! In Anything that Floats, teams ‘create’...

Carlisle Summerfair...

Carlisle Summerfair is a multi-day event held in the Carlisle, PA area, originally designed to provide entertainment around the 4th of July, so that families could stay home and avoid travelling long distances.  The dates of the fair do vary, depending on what day of the week the 4th falls on, but in most cases events begin at the end of June. There so many events, that we recommend going to the website for the full schedule...

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...