The Luv Gods Duo and Crash and Cross | Vineyard at Hershey | May 24-25, 2025
Get food from Rolling Grill while you try wine, beer, cider, and listen to live music at the Vineyard at Hershey.
Springing into Summer | Nissley Vineyards | May 24-25, 2025
Enjoy a tasting flight, a glass, or a bottle of some of the best wines in the region and the sounds of some of the best solo musicians in the region. You deserve it!
57th Annual Artsfest | City of Harrisburg | May 24-26, 2025
The 3-day event will feature over 150 juried artisans and craftsmen from across the country selling handcrafted works in 16 different categories, including ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, miscellaneous, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood.
Chicken BBQ Fundraiser | Hand-in-Hand Fire Company | May 24, 2025
Enjoy slow-cooked to perfection and seasoned with Meadowcreek’s signature blend, all while supporting the all-volunteer fire company in Bird-in-Hand, PA. Take-out only in 2025, with a delicious meal that includes chicken, sides, a drink, and a homemade whoopie pie!
Scootin' For Scoops | Strasburg Scooter Tours | May 24, 2025
Ride through the Amish countryside in search of the best ice cream flavors in Lancaster County, PA. You’ll make multiple stops to enjoy some of the richest, creamiest, and tastiest ice cream around.
Classic Car Show and Fireman's Festival | Oregon Dairy | May 24, 2025
Cruise into summer at this festival with street rods, classics, bikes, trucks, and more! Enjoy live music by Forgiven, food from Joe’s Famous Wings & Wieners, kids’ fire engine rides, door prizes, and a chance to check out (and win!) a 2025 Chevy Trax.
Lancaster City Scavenger Hunt | Lancaster City Welcome Center | May 24, 2025
Ready to explore Lancaster like never before? Check out this fast-paced, hands-on adventure through downtown from Unique Lancaster Experiences! Use code DISCOVER for 10% off, and get ready to solve clues, earn local rewards, unlock exclusive discounts, and something new in Lancaster.
Downtown Lancaster International Food Tour | Lancaster City Welcome Center | May 24, 2025
Discover all of the flavors of Lancaster on a walking food tour that blends culture, cuisine, and community. Taste delicious global dishes from iconic spots around the city in just two hours. Kids 6 and under are free, and all diets are welcome. Use code DISCOVER for a discount!
62nd Annual Antique Craft & Collectible Show | Maytown | May 26, 2025
This Memorial Day weekend craft show is a beloved tradition benefiting local veterans, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 809. Discover unique finds, handmade goods, and vintage treasures while supporting a great cause!
Noah | Sight & Sound Theatres | Select dates & times
Set sail on a breathtaking journey with Noah with live animals, an epic ark, and a story of faith in the face of the flood.
I Draw Slow | The Lilitz Shirt Factory | May 23, 2025
Five-piece Dublin acoustic roots band I Draw Slow returns to The Shirt Factory for an evening of music and fun.
We Will Rock You | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | May 23-25, 2025
Get ready to rock with We Will Rock You, the official Queen musical featuring the legendary band’s greatest hits in a futuristic tale of rebellion, freedom, and the power of music!
Romeo + Juliet | Ephrata Performing Arts Center | May 23-25, 2025
Get ready to rock with We Will Rock You, the official Queen musical featuring the legendary band’s greatest hits in a futuristic tale of rebellion, freedom, and the power of music!
The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits | Bird-in-Hand Stage | May 23 & 24, 2025
When bakers start vanishing at the finals of a baking contest, Fannie Miller and PI Foster Bates mix up mystery and mischief in this hilarious musical whodunit from best-selling authors Wanda E. Brunstetter and Martha Bolton. It's the perfect recipe for laughs, suspense, and sweet surprises!
When you think of Memorial Day Weekend, you might picture a cookout with your close friends and family.
What you might not have pictured is hosting it yourself. No need to fret, Lancaster County is filled with all sorts of unique shops to pick up memorable items that will make your cookout a total success!
For all of your chip, salsa, and dip needs, head to the Jam & Relish Kitchen located in Kitchen Kettle Village. Their variety of flavors will ensure that every party guest has something they’ll love to snack on. Swing by next door to their Aged & Cured shop to find smoked meats and a wide variety of cheese, perfect for creating a beautiful charcuterie board.
You can find the freshest and locally sourced produce at Lancaster Central Market or when you're driving by our many roadside stands. Farm-to-table has never been so easy when you're in Lancaster County.
If you're looking to amplify your cooking experience and bring tradition back to your kitchen? Then it might be time to pick up a cast-iron pan from Lancaster Cast Iron. All of their cookware is made in the USA and is created in partnership with locally owned and operated businesses.
Keep the good times rolling with some adult beverages. Lancaster is home to a host of wineries that sell locally made wine and breweries that carry handcrafted beer.
Not in the mood to cook or to dine out? Order take-out or delivery from a local restaurant. Lancaster has everything you’d expect – PA Dutch cuisine like shoo-fly pie and chicken pot pie – and everything you didn’t, such as a variety of international restaurants. View, sort, and decide on a delicious place to eat in Lancaster County.
Life moves fast – what you might need most this Memorial Day Weekend is some time at home to rest, regroup, and take care of some of those projects you’ve been putting off. Spruce up your outdoor space with some locally grown flowers and plants from one of Lancaster’s plant & garden centers.
Looking for that perfect piece of furniture to tie a room together? Shop unique items from local furniture shops – from antiques to handcrafted – you’re sure to find a special addition to your home.
You don’t have to leave home to experience the exciting things our attractions have to offer. Learn how to speak like the Amish with the Amish Farm and House or paint a work of art with The PotteryWorks at-home kits.
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things to do
Show at Prima Theatre
We'll Get Back To You marks Prima's first non-musical play, a highly anticipated East Coast premiere showing April 25 - May 10.
stay the night
Tru by Hilton Denver
Check in to Tru by Hilton Denver to enjoy a great location and a ton of natural beauty. We’re nestled amongst the rolling hills and mountains close to Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Country.
special event
Sheep Shearing
Watch sheep shearing demonstrations on May 9th, performed by a professional shearer on Amish Farm & House's 15-acre farm.
