1. TASTE OF NEW HOLLAND FOOD FEST
April 25 5–9 P.M & April 26 12–7 P.M.
Returning for another successful year is the Taste of New Holland Food Fest! Enjoy more than 10 different food vendors and trucks, live music, bingo, raffle prizes and more. This is a family-friendly event, so bring the kids. In fact, it’s all about the kids on Saturday! Experience activities like a tour of the fire house, a visit from Smokey Bear, fire truck ride and a dunk tank (with the chance to dunk a firefighter). This festival is free to enter, so come out, have fun and support Garden Spot Fire Rescue.
339 E Main St, New Holland, PA
2. LANCASTER VEGFEST
June 7 & 8 12–5 P.M.
Explore a taste of veganism at Lancaster’s ninth annual VegFest! The event’s mission is to celebrate the plant-based/vegan lifestyle and provide information about its benefits for animals, the environment, social justice and health. Enjoy speakers, chef demonstrations, community yoga, live music, kids activities and more at VegFest. The festival is free to enter, but donations are welcomed and benefit Lancaster Farm Sanctuary. Whether you’re fully vegan or simply curious, VegFest is guaranteed to leave you feeling satisfied. For more information, go to pavegfest.com.
901 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA
Photo by Adobe Stock | Mara Zemgaliete
3. LITITZ PRETZEL FEST
April 26 11 A.M.–4 P.M.
Pretzels are one of the main food groups in Lititz. Specifically, Julius Sturgis Pretzel. The town is home to the iconic Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, America’s first commercial pretzel bakery, founded in 1861, and today, a historic site offering tours, pretzel twisting lessons and souvenirs. Every year, Lititz honors its roots and love for pretzels by holding this festival, full of pretzel samplings, alcoholic tastings and live music. Proceeds from the event will fund a Kids Free Fun Day at the Park on Saturday, May 17, at Lititz Springs Park. Tickets for Pretzel Fest are sold online only, so grab them while they’re still there! Visit lititzpretzelfest.com for more.
Downtown Lititz Broad & Main Sts, Downtown Lititz, PA
Photo by Adobe Stock | Pamela D Mcadams
4. PA GREEK FEST
May 16–18
Come be “Greek for a Day” at the 53rd Annual PA Greek Fest in Camp Hill. Located at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, taste a variety of authentic Greek dishes, from delectable desserts like baklava to fan-favorite gyros, and enjoy traditional Greek music accompanied by dancing and performances. Past festival activities included church tours, Olympic flame dancers and restaurant discount cards. Learn some new Greek words and a bit of history, too! Opa!
1000 Yverdon Dr Camp Hill, PA
5. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
May 31–June 1
Calling all the strawberry lovers! Hollabaugh Bros’ Annual Strawberry Festival is back for its 10th year. Mark your calendars for their first fruit festival of the season, and celebrate strawberries all weekend long! Enjoy strawberry-centric desserts like ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, muffins, cakes, pastries, etc. The sweetness continues with in-store sampling, live music and wagon rides. You don’t need tickets in advance, so show up and get ready for a berry good time!
545 Carlisle Rd Biglerville, PA
