A Lesson in Culture
ART AND OUTDOOR FEST AND 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Join the 40th birthday party of Shank’s Mare Outfitters on August 4 with live music, local artists, food, historical information, and a guided creek tour.
Shank’s Mare Outfitters, 2092 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA, shanksmare.com
YORK FLEA
The Summer Series kicks off June 16 and will continue on July 21 and August 18 as local artists and crafters come together to feature their handmade pieces.
Cherry Lane Park, S. Cherry Lane,York, PA, yorkflea.com
CELEBRATE LANCASTER
On June 29, Lancaster will honor its culture and diversity with food vendors, live music, pub areas, and fireworks between North Queen Street, Lancaster Square, Penn Square, and Binns Park.
Downtown Lancaster, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, visitlancastercity.com
PENN-MAR IRISH FESTIVAL
Honor our region’s Irish heritage at the annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival featuring Celtic music and dance a well as traditional art, crafts, and food on June 16.
Markets at Shrewsbury, 12025 Susquehanna Trail, Glen Rock, PA, pennmaririshfestival.com
COLONIAL YORK DAY
Travel back to 1750 for a day honoring York’s settlement and heritage. Colonial York Day offers a live immersion into the White Rose City’s past on July 28.
Colonial Complex, 157 W. Market St., York, PA, yorkhistorycenter.org
A Walk (or Run) in the Park
YOGIVENTURE
For a unique outdoor excursion, check out Yogiventure—a guided experience that combines yoga with hiking, cardio, and adventure for a fun and meditative journey through the wild. Whether you want to book your family’s weekend getaway, a birthday trip for a friend, or a business retreat, Yogiventure is an exciting option.
Yogiventure, Harrisburg, PA, yogiventure.com
FRIDAY NITE UNWIND
For a relaxing night on the river, make your way to Shank’s Mare for Friday Nite Unwind, a leisurely guided paddle tour that includes a boxed picnic dinner and live music back on the shore. Or, if you’re not up for the arm workout, simply relax along the water and listen to the tunes coming from the front porch.
Shank’s Mare Outfitters, 2092 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA, shanksmare.com
RED ROSE RUN
Race five miles through Lancaster City and County Park for the 42nd annual Red Rose Run, which benefits Lancaster Central Market. Typically bringing together more than 1,000 runners, this June 2 event will also feature a beer garden.
Lancaster County Park, 1050 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, visitlancastercity.com
THRIVE FIT FEST
Harrisburg will throw its first ever Thrive Fit Fest on June 23 with the help of regional fitness brands like Athleta and Stark. Four stages will take over FNB Stadium to host live, DJ-fueled workouts such as HIIT, boxing, and yoga. The day will round out with workshops, fitness accessory vendors, health and wellness screenings, and even a #selfielove photo booth.
FNB Stadium, 245 Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA, thrivefitfest.com
MAT TO MARKET
Every Saturday morning, lululemon offers free yoga classes at their Lancaster showroom. This might be your perfect meditation after a downtown jog or your kickstart to a day exploring the market and shops.
lululemon athletica, 341 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, shop.lululemon.com
WILDWOOD PARK
Nestled into our charming Pennsylvania hills is Wildwood Park, a summer respite for trail walking, bird watching, or nature center learning. Whether you are looking to educate some little ones or amble through the woods, make sure to make time for a natural time out at Wildwood Park this summer.
Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA, wildwoodlake.org
PINE GROVE FURNACESTATE PARK
We all like a hike with a good view. At Pine Grove Furnace State Park, that is exactly what you get on the challenging Pole Steeple trail, which overlooks Laurel and Fuller Lake at the summit. The park also offers plenty of acreage for camping, swimming, renting kayaks, or simply picnicking on the sand.
Pine Grove Furnace State Park, 1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA, dcnr.pa.gov
»Fact: Pine Grove Furnace marks the halfway point for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. It is a tradition for hikers to eat a half-gallon of ice cream—typically Hershey’s—in celebration of this feat.
Arts Lovers
MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW
From August 18 to 19, the Pennsylvania Chautauqua community will host an art show featuring countless treasures such as paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and woodcraft. All proceeds will benefit Chautauqua community projects.
Carnegie Avenue Gate, 1 Carnegie Ave., Mount Gretna, PA, mtgretnaarts.com
SUMMER MUSIC SERIESAT LONG’S PARK
From June to August, enjoy free outdoor concerts at the Long’s Park amphitheater. Celebrating its 55th year, the Summer Music Series is the perfect end to a day roaming downtown Lancaster or Lititz.
Long’s Park Amphitheater, Route 30 & Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, longspark.org
DAUPHIN COUNTY MUSIC AND WINE FESTIVAL
Hang out at Fort Hunter Park on Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, for evenings of music, wine, food, and craft vendors.
Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA, forthunter.org
BOOK BLAST
The York County History Center will present the 18th annual Book Blast at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum from August 10 to 11. Thousands of donated books will be available for a bargain—$1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers.
York County Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York, PA, yorkhistorycenter.org
Photo by Michael Crabb
MUSIC IN THE VINEYARDS
Spend Saturday evenings on the lawn of Nissley Winery for their open-air concert series from June through August. Listen to local bands play while picnicking with your friends, dancing on the patio, or sharing a bottle of wine with your partner under the sunset and stars.
Nissley Vineyards, 140 Vintage Dr., Bainbridge, PA, nissleywine.com
YORKFEST FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
Yorkfest is coming back to enchant the city from August 25 to 26 along the Codorus River in downtown York. Featuring over 100 national and local artists, hands-on activities, and food vendors, this is an event not to be missed.
Colonial Courthouse Complex, 205 W. Market St., York, PA, yorkcity.org
NATURE AND ARTS FESTIVAL
The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art will host its 25th Nature and Art Festival on July 28 with live animal demonstrations, DIY bluebird boxes, an outdoor concert, and other exhibitions to celebrate the magic of our earth.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road, Millersburg, PA, nedsmithcenter.org
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
The Gamut Theatre Group’s Harrisburg Shakespeare Company will present the 25th annual free Shakespeare in the Park from June 1 through June 16 on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Admire the performance of the classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park.
Reservoir Park, 100 Concert Dr., Harrisburg, PA, gamuttheatre.org
Come Hungry, Come Thirsty
Photo courtesy MM Visuals
LANCASTER CRAFT BEERFEST
Whether you prefer a double IPA, rich porter, or citrusy wheat, you will want to attend Beerfest on August 25. The 100 block of North Queen Street in Lancaster will be taken over by local and national breweries, food vendors, and a music stage to bring together the region’s brew aficionados.
Downtown Lancaster,100 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA, lancastercraftbeerfest.com
EPHRATA BREWFEST
On June 23, nearly 20 local breweries including Troegs, Neshaminy Creek, and Lancaster Brewing Company will be offering their best hops, malts, and ales at Ephrata Brewfest.
Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E. Main St., Ephrata, PA, ephratabrewfest.com
GETTYSBURG STREETFOOD FESTIVAL
On August 5, Gettysburg will host its first street food festival featuring over 35 top-notch chefs. Explore one of our region’s most historic towns in the morning then spend your remaining hours noshing on food truck goodies.
Allstar Family Fun and Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA, allstarpa.com
A TASTE OF LITITZ
One of our favorite quaint towns will host a street fair on June 1 to showcase its best food, music, and art. With several unmatchable restaurants like Tomato Pie Café and Bulls Head Public House already thriving in Lititz, we can’t wait to kick off summer here.
Downtown Lititz, 7 S. Broad St., Lititz, PA, lititzpa.com
»Fact: Bulls Head Public House was recently recognized by Forbes as Pennsylvania’s best craft beer bar.
HARRISBURG VEGGIEFEST
Check out one of the region’s only vegetarian and vegan-friendly festivals that celebrates healthy living and a plant-based diet, as well as the impact those choices have on our earth. Expect wholesome food and drink vendors, workshops, live entertainment, and other activities. Proceeds from the August 18 event will benefit Jump Street, a community-based arts incubator.
Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg, PA, hbgveggiefest.com
