Posted: 06/04/2024

Festivals and Fairs in Lancaster County, PA

Fairs and festivals are year-round in Lancaster, PA. With so many to choose from, there's one for every interest!

Downtown

One World Festival
Franklin and Marshall College | September 8
Enjoy this celebration of unity, live music and dancing, global cuisines, international vendors, and unforgettable cultural experiences.

Trust Dance Festival
The Trust Performing Arts Center | next festival date TBA
Featuring a Local Choreographer’s Showcase and masterclasses.

Maker Festivals Pennsylvania
Lancaster Mariott | July 31 – August 3
Reviving the event previously known as Bead Fest, Maker Festivals Pennsylvania will host thousands of fiber artists and jewelry makers. Shop the marketplace, acquire free projects and patterns, watch live demos at the Maker Stage, and engage in community projects.

Lancaster VegFest
Buchanan Park | 2025 dates TBA
Enjoy everything a plant-based lifestyle has to offer at Lancaster VegFest. Explore plant-based foods, workshops, a vegan marketplace, and more!

Red Rose International Film Festival
Penn Cinema & Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse | November 8 – 10
The Red Rose International Film Festival works with local organizations and creatives to showcase diverse filmmakers from around the world. Attendees will enjoy a variety of shorts, documentaries, and feature-length films, bringing global perspectives to the Lancaster community.

Northern-End

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
PA Ren Faire | Saturdays & Sundays August 17 – October 27
Jousting knights, stunts, theatre, shops, food and drink await you at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

Riverfest Weekend
Columbia Crossing River Trails Center | June 28 – 30
Spend the weekend celebrating PA river towns’ heritage and recreation. Learn about river heritage on walks, talks, and trolley tours. Looking for something faster paced? Conquer the Bridge Burner Challenge Run & Paddle Race or take a self-guided hike on the 100+ miles of nature trails.

Sunflower Fest
Oregon Dairy | August 14 – 25
Enjoy 3 acres of 15+ varieties of sunflowers. Take pictures, enjoy the sunflower fields, and capture memories with your friends and family!

Fall Fest
Millport Conservancy | mid-November; 2024 dates TBA
Activities include Mini (Reptile) Petting Zoo, Obstacle Course, Archeological Dig Pit (use archeological techniques to dig for Fossils, Rocks & Minerals, and special Fall Treasures!), Tasting Room and MORE!

The Christmas Hope Festival
Faith Bible Church | December 6 – 7 & December 13 – 14
Your family will enjoy the sparkling lights, festive village atmosphere, and tasty holiday food! Visit this FREE outdoor experience to know how hope and joy are possible!

Southern-End

50th Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival
Millersville University | March 15 - March 16
Exhibits and Displays of Wood Carvings and Wildlife Art are hosted by the artists. This festival we hope to have a record of 60+ different exhibitors and three or more vendors attending.

Have Fun Like a Local

Lancaster County hosts numerous agricultural fairs and farm shows each year, exhibiting the best livestock, produce, baked goods, and artwork that Lancaster locals have produced. Enjoy Lancaster fair classics like tractor pulls, cattle shows, parades, and auctions. Get to know the county—and the people who live here—at some of Lancaster's best fairs:

Denver Fair
801 Main St., Denver, PA 17517 | Sept. 10 – 14
Elizabethtown Fair
900 E. High St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 | Aug. 19 – 24
Ephrata Fair
19 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522 | Sept. 24 – 28
Manheim Community Farm Show
502 Adele Ave., Manheim, PA 17545 | Oct. 7 – 11
New Holland Farmers Fair
101 W. Franklin St., New Holland, PA 17557 | Oct. 2 – 5
Southern Lancaster County Fair
172 S. Lime St., Quarryville, PA 17566 | Sept. 18 – 20
West Lampeter Community Fair
851 Village Road, Lampeter, PA 17537 | Sept. 25 – 27