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Posted: 02/16/2024

Sample Conference Schedule

Discover Lancaster is committed to assisting you to plan the best meeting in Lancaster County, PA. We crafted a sample event schedule to give you inspiration for your next meeting.

Schedule at a Glance

Day One

Registration & Badge Pick-up
Local Makers MarketShop local in a completely customizable Maker's Market for Lancaster County gear, handmade jewelry, bakery items, apparel, décor and more!
Welcome ReceptionJoin us at Decades to kick-off this year's event! Decades is a six-lane boutique bowling alley and arcade. Located in the historic Stahr Armory on North Queen Street, Decades evokes nostalgia with class in a 90 year old 15,000 square foot gymnasium filled with amusement and cocktails.

Day Two

Electric Scooter Countryside TourTake a guide tour on a 50cc scooter with Strasburg Scooter Tours! The tours offer exceptional views of the countryside, including Amish farms and schoolhouses, as well as an insightful look at one of Lancaster County's oldest covered bridges.

Networking Breakfast

Includes hand-made, Amish bakery items from Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Café.

Sessions & Breakouts
Lunch & EntertainmentEntertainment provided by world-renowned Sight & Sound Theatres performers.
Sessions & Breakouts
Happy Hour Bar Crawl

The Exchange Roof Top, Annie Bailey's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Altana Roof Top Lounge, and Tellus360 are all located on the same block and welcome attendees for happy hour.

Dine Around - Amish Style
  • Reserve your spot for family-style dinner at the table of Samuel & Ruth Lapp, a local Amish family. Space is limited to 45 guests for this intimate, once in a lifetime experience.
  • Stop by the Amish BBQ Barn at Amish Farm & House for great, local food. The Amish family prepares grilled chicken, ribs, soft pretzels, whoopie pies, ice cream and more! Enjoy your meal picnic style on their peaceful farm.
  • Visit any of our PA Dutch Restaurant partners to be delighted with hearty dishes packed with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Day Three

Hot Air Balloon RideFloat above Lancaster's farmland at sunrise with Lancaster Balloon Rides, the premier ballooning company operated by the US Hot Air Balloon Team. Rides are weather permitting.

Networking Breakfast

Catered by world-renowned Shady Maple Smorgasbord.

Sessions & Breakouts
Lunch & EntertainmentEntertainment provided by Merlin Award winning magician, Brett Myers of Magic & Wonder Dinner Theatre.
Sessions & Breakouts
Happy Hour

Enjoy tasting the wide range of locally crafted Lancaster County beers and wines.

Closing Reception

Visit the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and climb aboard a caboose, take the throttle in an authentic freight locomotive cab, inspect a 62-ton engine from underneath and go hands-on in the delightful Stewart Junction railway education center!


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