Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy. 717653-0773 or Mountjoychamber.com. AUGUST 19-20: The Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show | The annual event serves as a community fundraiser promoted by the Pennsylvania Chautauqua (all proceeds benefit community projects). It features more than 200 artists chosen through juried competitions. Chautauqua section of Mt. Gretna. 717-964-3270 or Mtgretnaarts.com. AUGUST 25-26: New Holland Summer Fest | Enjoy this 18th annual event, which features the state championship barbecue cook-off in New Holland Community Park. Food and live entertainment. 717-875-1267 or Nhsummerfest.org. AUGUST 26: Lancaster Craft Beerfest | Amazing selection of craft beer from local breweries and across the country. Lancaster Square and Binns Park, Lancaster. Lancastercraftbeerfest.com.
September SEPTEMBER 1-3: Long’s Park Arts & Crafts Festival | More than 200 top artists and craftspeople from around the world take part in this nationally recognized event. Live music, fine food, wine and craft beer. Long’s Park, Lancaster. 717-735-8883 or Longspark.org. SEPTEMBER 2-3: Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show | Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this show will feature 200 juried artists and craftsmen from Pennsylvania and surrounding states. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Roots Country Market, Manheim. Heartoflancasterartsandcraftshow. com. SEPTEMBER 2 & 4: Hospice & Community Care’s Labor Day
Auction | Delight in delicious food prepared by the Amish and enjoy the day’s auctions that will feature quilts, artwork, Amish furniture, used cars and much more. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Solanco Fairgrounds, Quarryville. 717295-3900 or Labordayauction.org. SEPTEMBER 9: Tavern Dinner at Haldeman Mansion | Wine, cheese and other appetizers start the evening. The multi-course dinner will be accompanied by live music, conversation and a historic atmosphere. Haldeman Mansion, Bainbridge. 4:30-6:30 p.m. For tickets, call 717426-3794. SEPTEMBER 9: Whoopie Pie Festival | More than 100 different whoopee pie flavors. Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, Strasburg. Whoopiepiefestival.com. SEPTEMBER 15-16: Tailgating Festival | Enjoy loads of homemade tailgate foods – salsas, pickles, burgers, dips, salads, drinks and more at the Eagles and Steelers tailgate tents. Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse. 1-800-732-3538 or Kitchenkettle.com. SEPTEMBER 15-17: Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest | Lancaster’s oldest, traditional Oktoberfest! Take part in this celebration of German food, beer, music, song and dance. Manheim. 717898-8451 or Lancasterliederkranz.com. SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 29: Fall Corn Maze | Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, this 20-acre corn maze is waiting to be explored. Oregon Dairy, Lititz. 717-656-2856 or Oregondairy.com/family-fun/cornmaze. SEPTEMBER 16: Lancaster County Field of Hope | This farm-to-table dinner, which will be prepared by Chef Jason Hampton, benefits individuals who are facing medical hardships. Event is held at the home of Carol and Pete Heth in West Hempfield Township. 4-8 p.m. For ticket information, call Carol at 717-538-3877 or visit lancofieldofhope.com. SEPTEMBER DATES TBA: Lancaster City Restaurant Week | The week-long celebration of
Lancaster’s dining scene provides the perfect opportunity for you to visit your favorite eateries or discover what’s new in town. Participating restaurants offer unique specials, special pricing or prix fixe menus to diners. Various locations in downtown. Lancastercityrestaurantweek.com. SEPTEMBER 24: Lititz Craft Beer Fest | This charitable fundraiser is presented by the Lititz AMBUCS in partnership with WCAA, and features beer, food and tons of fun. Tickets are required. 2-5 p.m. Main Street. Lititzcraftbeerfest.com. SEPTEMBER 30: Clocktoberfest | Music, food, crafts, gift and clock vendors. National Watch & Clock Museum, Columbia. Museumoftime.org.
October
OCTOBER 1: Marietta Community House Tea | Enjoy the ritual of tea at this historic site in Marietta. Seatings will be offered at 1 and 3 p.m. Marietta Community House, Marietta. Mariettacommunityhouse.org. OCTOBER 6-29: Kids Pumpkin Pickin’ Days | Hop on a tractor or wagon and ride out to the pumpkin patch. Pick and pay for your pumpkin then decorate it for free. Come and see Oregon Dairy’s Punkin Chuck’r in action. Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oregon Dairy, Lititz. 717-656-2856 or Oregondairy.com/family-fun/fallfestivals. OCTOBER 7: Lititz Chocolate Walk | Enjoy chocolate treats made by the area’s most talented chefs and candy makers (more than 25 locations). Money raised from ticket sales benefits area children-focused charities. 717560-2295 or Lititzchocolatewalk.com. OCTOBER 7: Bridge Bust | Over 300 antiques, arts, crafts and food vendors line the Route 462 Bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville. Rain date is October 14. Parivertowns.com/m/ events/view/bridge-bust-saturday.
OCTOBER 8: Apple Festival | All things apple will be celebrated at this event to benefit the Haldeman Mansion. Enjoy dumplings, cakes, apple crisp, applesauce and cider. Live music, apple bobbing and a dessert contest, too. Haldeman Mansion, Bainbridge. 12-4 p.m. 717-426-3794.
November
NOVEMBER 18-19: Lancaster Taste: Food, Wine, & Spirits Festival | This annual event – created for those who enjoy great food, fine wine, good spirits, craft beer and lively music – showcases restaurants, food vendors, vineyards, microbreweries, distilleries, retailers and more. Lancaster County Convention Center. Lancaster.gourmetshows.com.
December
DECEMBER 3: Christmas Sweet Shoppe | The annual fundraiser features homemade sweets and treats. The ladies at the church make four flavors of fudge as well as chocolate-covered pretzels, peanut brittle, assorted cookies and gift trays. Proceeds benefit local programs. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Marietta. 717-426-3189 or St-johns-marietta. diocpa.org. DECEMBER 10: An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Mittens & Mufflers | These events will have you dreaming of gingerbread decorating, cocoa, caroling, holiday decorations and home tours. Columbia. 717-684-5249 or Parivertowns.com/m/events/view/AnOld-Fashioned-Christmas.
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