2017-2018 Inns & B&Bs of Southeastern PA
Inns & B&Bs of Southeastern PA
2017 AREA EVENTS For a complete listing of things to do, log on to whereandwhen.com.
ADAMScounty
May 18-21. Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. Features music by bands from around the world, along with workshops, food, arts and crafts, and more. Granite Hill Camping Resort, Gettysburg. 800-642-8368, www.gettysburg bluegrass.com/festival Jun 23-24. PA Cider Fest. Enjoy a meet-the-cidermakers dinner on June 23, and taste the best of Pennsylvania’s ciders and enjoy live music, demonstrations, samples, food, tours and shopping on June 24. Rain or shine. Jack’s Hard Cider, Biglerville. www.pacider fest.com/ Jul 15. Adams County Irish Festival at Gettysburg. Family fun for all with Irish music, food, beverages, Irish gifts, a Civil War living history encampment, Irish dancers and more. Gates will open at 10am. Benefits the Hibernian Hunger Project. Rain or shine. Moose Park, Gettysburg. www.adamscountyirishfestival. org/
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Aug 1-5. South Mountain Fair. The small country fair will feature children’s rides, farm animals, exhibits, homecanned fruits and vegetables, fresh produce, flowers, food, nightly entertainment, a fireworks display one evening and an antique tractor and farm machinery parade. Adm. South Mountain Fairgrounds, Biglerville. www.southmountain fair.com Aug 17-19. Littlestown Good Ole’ Days Festival. Celebrating Littlestown’s history with Colonial craftspeople, Civil War re-enactors, a parade and performers. Littlestown. www.littlestownpa.info Aug 19. Gettysburg Brew Fest. The rain-or-shine event, for adults age 21 and up, is a fundraiser for the nonprofit
Lutheran Theological Seminary. Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg. http://gettysburg brewfest.com/ Sep 9. Colonial Day. Juried vendors of traditional and contemporary crafts will offer red ware, forged iron, paintings, folk art, period and country furniture, baskets, floor cloths, woven rugs, hand-loomed textiles, dried florals and more. Featuring food and free entertainment. Rain or shine. 8am-4pm. Free adm. East Berlin Historical Preservation Society, East Berlin. 717-259-0822, www.ebhpspa.org/ Sep 15. Salsa on the Square. Observe 32 years of Gettysburg’s Sister City relationship with Leon, Nicaragua, and celebrate contributions of Latino people to Adams County. The salsa dance will feature the music of Hector Rosado and his Orquesta A-CHE. Also, local food vendors, children’s games and activities. 5:30-11pm. Gettysburg. www.gettysburg-leon.org Sep 17. Adams County Heritage Festival. A celebration of ethnic music, food and crafts that reflects the county’s multicultural atmosphere. Featuring music, dance, a children’s play, children’s activities, craft vendors and demonstrators, display booths, carriage and pony rides and more. Noon-5pm. Gettysburg Recreation Park, Gettysburg. 334-8943 Oct 7-15. National Apple Harvest Festival. The familyoriented event features more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, apple delicacies and desserts, a steam engine, antique cars and engines, a petting zoo, children’s crafts, and live entertainment on eight stages. Demonstrations include applesauce, apple cider, chainsaw carving,
lumber heritage, Native American dancers, and the shingle mill. 8am-6pm daily. South Mountain Fairgrounds, Biglerville. Nov 24-26. The Log House Christmas Craft Show. Highlighting traditional handmade offerings in an Early American setting featuring area craftspeople. 10am-4pm. The Log House, East Berlin. 717-259-0822, www.ebhpspa.org/
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May 5-6. Pow-Wow on Manatawny Creek. Celebrating the culture and traditions of the Lenni-Lenape Native Americans with music performances, dance exhibitions, Native American games, a silent auction and food. 10am-7pm. Pottstown Memorial Park, Pottstown. May 6. Artisans in the Park. Featuring artisans, food, wine sampling, tours of the homestead, and shopping opportunities at the gift shop. Rain or shine. 9am-4pm. Free adm. Conrad Weiser Homestead, Robesonia. 484-335-0091, www.artisansinthepark.com May 6. Colonial May Fair. Enjoy 18th-century entertainments such as magic shows, music, puppet theater and traditional dancing around the Maypole. Also, early American crafters and demonstrators, farm animals, make-and-take crafts and more. 11am-5pm. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. 610-326-4014, www.montcopa. org/index.aspx?NID=930 May 13. Spring Craft Fair. Browse the wares of more than 300 local and regional craftspeople, who will display a wide variety of arts and handicrafts at indoor, sheltered and open air displays. 9am-3pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com
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May 20. Hamburg Arts & Crafts Fest & Car Show. Fine art and craft displays, performing artists, a beer and wine garden, children’s activities, a silent art auction and a rolling art exhibition - a classic and antique car show. 10am-4pm. Downtown Hamburg. 610-562-3106, 610-562-4332 May 25-28. Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Enjoy drag racing competition at many levels, featuring future stars competing in classes where pro racers began their careers. Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. 610-856-9211, www.maple groveraceway.com Jun 10. The Lantern Fest. Thousands of revelers will join together, armed with lanterns that will fly for an unforgettable spectacle when the sun goes down. Food, live music, a stage show, familiar princesses, face painters, s’mores, balloon artists and more. Gates at 4pm. Parking fee. Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. 610-856-9211, www.maplegroveraceway.com, www.thelanternfest.com Jul 1-9. Kutztown Folk Festival. Providing insight into Pennsylvania Dutch culture, the festival offers a quilt sale, children’s activities, and more. Free adm for children age 12 and under. Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown. Sep 2. Taste of Hamburg-er Festival. Professional and amateur burger eating competitions, more than 30 hamburger stands, five stages of musical entertainment, contests, children’s activities, arts and crafts, beer and wine, and more. 10am-6pm. Downtown Hamburg. 610-562-3106, www.tasteofhamburger.com/ Sep 17. Lyons Fiddle Festival. Grassroots music, homemade soups and baked goods, artisan crafts, an opportunity to win a handcrafted quilt or a Martin