2025 Gifts that Give Hope
The Farm & Home Center | December 1
Shop for your loved ones while supporting local charities and organizations. Find handmade crafts, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind gifts!
2025 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!
2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex | January 3 - 10
The event showcases the quality and breadth of Pennsylvania's agriculture industry and the people who make it thrive. The show offers visitors a tiny slice of the industry that employs nearly half a million people and contributes $185 billion to Pennsylvania's economy every year.
2026 Lititz Fire & Ice Festival
Main St., Lititz | February 13 - 22
Throughout the 10-day celebration, you'll see wow-worthy ice sculptures, yummy food from Lititz restaurants, and on select days, food trucks! Of course, there will also be plenty of shopping in the warmth of our shops.
2026 Fasnacht Day
February 17
Shop for your loved ones while supporting local charities and organizations. Find handmade crafts, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind gifts!
2026 Roots & Blues Festival
Downtown Lancaster | February 27 - 28 & March 1
Lancaster Roots and Blues music festival takes place across multiple venues and stages (within walking distance) throughout Downtown Lancaster. Featuring over 30 nationally recognized acts, regional talents, and local artists, the festival features a mix of musical styles, including rock, blues, soul, and jazz.
51th Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival
Millersville University | March 14 - March 15
This festival features over 120 tables of carvings, tools, live demonstrations, vendors, and more. Enjoy budget-friendly family fun with $5 admission (free for students and military ID holders) and kid-friendly activities.
Zenkaikon
Lancaster County Convention Center | March 20 - 22
Zenkaikon is an annual celebration of anime, science fiction, fantasy, comics, games, and fandom in Lancaster, PA. This 3-day event is open to all ages and includes panels, workshops, cosplay, video and tabletop gaming, LARP, AMVs, dances, vendors, artists, and more!
Marietta Cherry Blossom Music Festival
Marietta | April – Exact Date TBD
Take in the awe-inspiring beauty of the stretch of 150 Cherry trees in full bloom along Front Street in Marietta, at the Annual Cherry Blossom Benefit Music Festival.
Spring Thaw Beer Fest
Kissel Valley Farm | April – Exact Date TBD
Get ready to kick off the warmer weather with a variety of delicious craft beers at Kissel Valley Farm.
Spring Antiques Extravaganza
Adamstown | April 22 – 26
Maytown for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Get ready for live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and exciting activities for all ages.
Mayfest
Maytown Historical Society | May – Exact Date TBD
Maytown for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Get ready for live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and exciting activities for all ages.
Baby Animal Festival
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm | June – Exact Date TBD
Join us for a day filled with fluffy chicks, wobbly lambs, playful calves, and more adorable baby animals. It’s a heartwarming celebration of new life on the farm, perfect for families and animal lovers alike. Come create unforgettable memories with these pint-sized bundles of joy!
Strawberry Festival
Lancaster Central Market | June 13
Right outside of Central Market, stand holders will have special Strawberry-themed pay-per-stand foods, Live Music, Face Painting, and more!
Intercourse Heritage Days
Intercourse Community Park | June 19 -20
Join us as our community celebrates its heritage with a weekend full of family-friendly fun! Enjoy a Spelling Bee, live music, heritage craftsmen’s demonstrations, a local food fair, kids’ activities, and more.
Terre Hill Days Festival
Terre Hill Park | June – Exact Date TBD
Come celebrate the best of summer at Terre Hill Days. Free live entertainment each day, along with great food, games, and carnival rides, creates a family-friendly atmosphere that’s fun for all ages!
Riverfest Weekend
Columbia Crossing River Trails Center | June 26 - 28
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.
Lititz Pride Festival
Lititz | June 6
Experience the Lititz Pride Festival with its talented musicians, performers, and numerous vendors. Celebrate Pride and the beautiful diversity that Lititz offers.
Lancaster Pride Festival
Lancaster County Convention Center | June – Exact Date TBD
Experience the Lancaster Pride Festival with its talented musicians, performers, and numerous vendors. Celebrate Pride and the beautiful diversity that Lancaster offers.
Sweet Summer Festival
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm | July – Exact Date TBD
Celebrate summer and Independence Day at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm’s Sweet Summer Festival! Enjoy the golden sweetness of farm-fresh corn, lively music, games, and festive fun.
Washington Boro Tomato Festival
Washington Boro Community Park | July 11 & 18
The annual Washington Boro Tomato Festival is held every year on the second and third Saturday of July at the Washington Boro Community Park. It benefits Blue Rock Fire Rescue and celebrates the area’s tomato-growing heritage. The festival features food, games, music, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
Lancaster International Piano Festival
Franklin & Marshall College | July 17 - 27
The annual Lancaster International Piano Festival features seven public concerts from world-renowned guest artists.
Highland Cow Festival
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm | July - Exact Date TBD
Where the fluffiest creatures on earth take center stage! Get ready for a day packed with fuzzy fun as we celebrate these adorable bovines.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | Saturdays & Sundays | August – October
Jousting knights, stunts, theatre, shops, food, and drink await you at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
Whoopie Pie Festival
Hershey Farm Resort | September - Exact Date TBD
The Most Delicious Day in Lancaster County! The annual Whoopie Pie Festival features more than 400 different Whoopie Pie flavors and is held at the Hershey Farm Resort located in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Denver Fair
801 Main St., Denver, PA 17517 | September 15 - 19
Hometown Heroes Festival
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm| September - Exact Date TBD
Join us for a day filled with gratitude, celebration, and community spirit as we pay tribute to the courageous individuals who serve our hometowns. From firefighters and police officers to healthcare workers, our festival is a heartfelt salute to those who keep our communities safe and thriving.
L’Italia Festival
Lititz Springs Park | September - Exact Date TBD
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day celebrating Italian culture and cuisine. Mark your calendars and get ready to fill up on delicious, authentic Italian food from different regions of Italy!
Southern Lancaster County Fair
172 S. Lime St., Quarryville, PA 17566 | September - Exact Dates TBD
Red Rose International Film Festival
Penn Cinema & Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse | November - Exact Dates TBD
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.
Fall Fest
Millport Conservancy | November - Exact Date TBD
North Museum of Nature & Science and Millport Conservancy’s joint annual fundraising event celebrating the wonders of environmental science and the outdoors. Games, activities & experiments, reptile petting zoo, nature walks, veteran recognition, food truck, tasting room, and more!
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