ALL SUMMER LONG  •  JUNE  •  JULY  •  AUGUST  •  SEPTEMBER 

Shakespeare in the Park
The Bard’s work comes alive outdoors. Bring your own picnic.
Long’s Park, Lancaster
Free Admission
Info: 233-7403

Long’s Park Concert Series
A variety of well-known performers under the stars.
Long’s Park, Lancaster
Free Admission
Info: 295-7054

May, 2000

Olde York Street fair
Entertainment, strolling performers, rides and games, over 200 craft booths.
Downtown York
May 14
Free Admission

Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
Top-notch Bluegrass Music in a great family atmosphere.
Granite Hill Campground, Gettysburg
May 18 – 21
Admission
Info: 642-8749

Greater Harrisburg Greek Festival
Greek arts and crafts, music, and food.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Camp Hill
May 19 – 21
Free Admission
Info: 763-7441

17th Annual Rhubarb Festival
Festival totally dedicated to rhubarb — fun, food, and live entertainment.
Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, Lancaster County
Saturday, May 20
Free Admission
Info: 768-8261

Buzzfest 2000
Five popular local bands join together in open-air setting. Food, too!
Lancaster Square, Lancaster
Saturday, May 20
Free Admission
Info: 898-8425

47th Annual Sertoma Club Chicken Barbecue
Nerves plucked by the heat? Don’t cook today. Music and entertainment also provided.
Long’s Park, Lancaster
Saturday, May 20
Entertainment free, Dinner $5.50
Info: 397-8517

Capital City Invitational Beer Festival
Over 20 of the region’s best microbreweries.
Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg
Saturday, May 20
Admission
Info: 221-1080

Pinchot Lake Festival and Craft Show
Over 80 craft and collectible displays.
Pinchot Park, Wellsville, York County
Saturday, May 20
Free Admission
Info: 764-1155

Dauphin County Community Day Celebration
Arts, crafts, entertainment, games, and food. Don’t bypass the Dauphin Bypass.
Borough of Dauphin
Saturday, May 20
Free Admission

Wine and the Artist Festival
More than 100 artists from 10 states demonstrate and sell their wares with the benefit of the Mt. Hope wines.
PA Renaissance Faire, Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Cornwall
May 20 – 21
Admission
Info: 665-7021

Classic Car Show
Vrrrooommmm! Music and food, too.
Lancaster Square
Sunday, May 21
Free Admission
Info: 291-4758

Patriot-News Artsfest
Arts, crafts, music, kids’ activities, food!
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
May 27 – 29
Free Admission
Info: 238-5180

First Union Bicycle Race and Party
Largest international sporting event in Central PA, with music and food. Party sponsored by Chameleon Club.
Downtown Lancaster and Co. Park
Tuesday, May 30
Free Admission
Info: 291-3511

June, 2000

HARRISBURG SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
The Bard’s work comes alive under the stars. Bring your own picnic.
Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
June 2-4, 8-10, 11, and 15-18
Free Admission
Info: 255-3020

Perry County Summer Art & Craft Fair
Artists from near and far, music, and food.
New Bloomfield Square
Saturday, June 3
Free Admission
Info: 567-7023

19th Annual Susquehanna Woodcarver’s Show
Relive the dying art of woodcarving.
Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, Lancaster County
Saturday, June 3
Free Admission
Info: 768-8261

Susquehanna River Celebration
Fun for all, sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
City Island, Harrisburg
Saturday, June 3
Free Admission
Info: 234-5550

Spring Blossom Wine Festival
Tours, wine-tasting, music, and food.
Naylor Wine Cellars, York Co.
June 3 - 4
Admission
Info: 800-292-3370

Civil War Grand Review
History comes to life; with re-enactments, vendors, food, and music.
Riverfront Park, City Island, HACC, Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
June 9 - 11
Free Admission
Info: 255-6536

Seventeenth annual demuth garden tour weekend
Tour of 17 city and suburban gardens in Lancaster, including Charles Demuth’s garden, a horse farm, and suburban gardens.
Demuth House, Lancaster
June 10 - 11
Admission
Info: 291-4758

Jubilee Day
Crafts, foods, and vendors line the streets of Mechanicsburg. Lots for the kids.
Mechanicsburg
Thursday, June 15
Free Admission
Info: 796-0811

5th Annual Fountain Festival
Food court, parade, craft and antiques show, and live entertainment. Try for a fountain of youth?
Newville
June 16 – 17
Free Admission
Info: 776-7633

5th Annual Berry Festival
It’s high berry pie in the sky time. Turn of the century community festival celebrating all kinds of berries.
Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, Lancaster County
June 16 – 17
Free Admission
Info: 768-8261

Central PA Mellon Jazz Festival
20th Annual Jazz Festival featuring live jazz, Jazzwalk, films, and clinics.
Various sites in Downtown Harrisburg & Harrisburg Hilton and Towers
June 16 – 18
Free Admission
Info: 540-1010

City Island Flower & Craft Show
A bloomin’ good time!
City Island, Harrisburg
Saturday, June 24
Free Admission
Info: 234-6500

African-Family Festival
Music, food, arts with African theme.
Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
Sunday, June 25
Free Admission
Info: 233-7403

Harrisburg Symphony Barge Concert
Symphony takes to the Susquehanna; fireworks finale. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket.
Riverfront, Harrisburg
Sunday, June 25
Free Admission
Info: 255-3020

July, 2000

American Music Fest
Riverfront & City Island, Harrisburg
June 30 – July 4
Free Admission

Celebrate LANCASTER 2000
Music, food, fireworks.
Lancaster Square, Downtown Lancaster
Friday, June 30
Free Admission
Info: 291-4758

Susquehanna Cruise and Picnic
Celebrate the beauty of the river.
Pride of the Susquehanna and City Island, Harrisburg
Saturday, July 8
Admission
Info: 800-818-6883

Reservoir Park Concert Series
Variety of musical styles; pack a picnic.
Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
July 8, 15, 22, 29
Free Admission
Info: 233-7403

Celtic Fling
Celtic Music, food and other entertainment.
PA Renaissance Faire
Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Cornwall
July 8 – 9
Admission
Info: 665-7021

Italian Lake Concert Series
Music in the open to please all tastes.
Italian Lake, Harrisburg
July 9, 16, 23, 30
Free Admission
Info: 255-3020

Summer Craft Show
Over 150 craft displays!
York Fairgrounds
Sunday, July 9
Admission
Info: 764-1155

Mason Dixon Fair
Country fair with all the fixin’s.
Delta (York Co.)
July 10 –15
Admission
Info: 456-9837

Children’s Day
Games, crafts, storytelling, and Bubble Man.
Indian Steps Museum, Airville
Sunday, July 16
Free Admission
Info: 755-3777

Shippensburg Community Fair
A real community affair with flair.
Shippensburg
July 24 – 29
Free Admission
Info: 532-8911

First Capital Rib Cook-Off
Rib it up! Have some of the best wings you’ve ever tasted!
York Expo Center
July 28 – 30
Admission
Info:840-6988

Hanover Dutch Festival
Street fair, crafts, food, entertainment.
Downtown Hanover
Saturday, July 29
Free Admission
Info: 637-6130

Pridefest
Tenth annual lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) gathering; food, music, and fun. All welcome!
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Saturday, July 29
Admission
Info: 234-0328

54th Annual State Craft Fair 2000
Crafts fair, demonstrations, exhibits, and food!
Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster
Saturday, July 29
Admission
Info: 215-579-5997

August, 2000

Italian Lake Concert Series
A beautiful park setting in the city, with music to please all. Bring a picnic.
Italian Lake, Harrisburg
August 6, 13
Free Admission
Info: 255-3020

Cumberland Ag Expo
Farm animals, home cookin’, and more.
Newville
August 9 – 12
Admission
Info: 240-6500

LancasterFest 2000 Cumberland Ag Expo
International music, dance, food, and crafts. Over 100 craft vendors.
Downtown Lancaster
August 12
Free Admission
Info: 291-4758

Red Lion Area Business Association
"Olde Fashioned Days"
Antiques, food, games.
Downtown Red Lion
August 17 –19
Free Admission
Info: 244-4965

Bluesfest 2000
Live Blues, fun, and food!
Little Buffalo State Park, Newport
Saturday, August 19
Admission
Info: 888-771-2727

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Entertainment and costumes that take you back to Renaissance times, when fun was bawdy. Excellent jousting display for children of all ages! Food, music. A true PA treat.
Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Cornwall
August 19 – October 15
Admission
Info: 665-7021

Elizabethtown Fair
Street carnival with crafts and food.
Elizabethtown
August 21 – 26
Free Admission
Info: 367-7256

Shippensburg Corn Festival
More than 300 vendors and food stands! Sounds appetitzing!
Main Street, Shippensburg
Saturday, August 26
Admission

Sixth annual Art in the Park
A celebration of art featuring free hands-on projects for all ages.
Musser Park, Lancaster
Saturday, September 30
Free Admission
Info: 291-4758

Riverwalk Arts Festival and Exhibition
Fine art vendors, food, entertainment.
York County Heritage Rail Trail, Downtown York
August 26 – 27
Admission
Info: 854-1587

Opera in the Park
What’s the Met got on us?! Bring a picnic.
Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
Sunday, August 27
Free Admission
Info: 255-3020

September, 2000

Kipona Festival
Rides, food, crafts, fireworks. Say good-bye to summer.
Riverfront and City Island, Harrisburg
September 1 – 4
Free Admission
Info: 255-3020

Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival
Juried arts and crafts fair sublime. Foods from area restaurants.
Long’s Park, Lancaster
September 1 – 4
Admission
Info: 295-7054

McLain Highland Festival
Celtic music, games, food!
Two Mile House, Carlisle
Saturday, September 2
Admission
Info: 243-3437

Harrisburg Mini Grand Prix
Vrrrrrroooooom!
City Island, Harrisburg
September 8 – 9
Free Admission
Info: 763-0900

York Fair
The killer of all Co. Fairs. Music from nationally known artists, food, etc.
York Fairgrounds
September 8 – 17
Admission
Info: 848-2596

Denver Fair
Street carnival. Great eats!
Denver (Lancaster Co.)
September 12 –16
Admission
Info: 336-4072

Little Buffalo Festival
(Perry Co. Council for the Arts)
Fine arts, crafts, and well-known musical acts from near and far. Wonderful kids’ activities.
Little Buffalo State Park, Newport
September 16 - 17
Admission
Info: 567-7023

Fort Hunter Day
Historically accurate costumes and demonstrations; food; crafts; kids’ activities.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg
Tuesday, September 19
Free Admission
Info: 599-5751

Seven Sweets and Sours Festival
End of the gardening season festival with great tastings and events.
Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, Lancaster County
September 21 – 23
Free Admission
Info: 768-8261

Harley davidson open house & Motorcycle parade
Highlight of the Harley Davidson Open House weekend (museum and plant tours, test rides, music, and food) is the Bike Parade in Downtown York.
York
September 28 - 30
Free Admission
Info: 854-1587

New Cumberland Apple Festival
Celebrate the beginning of fall with apples prepared every which way. Halloween crafts, general arts and crafts, children’s activities, and music.
New Cumberland Borough Park
Saturday, September 30
Free Admission
Info: 774-0404

2nd Annual End of Summer Arts and Crafts Show
Crafts, exhibits, and food!
Hershey High School, Hershey
Saturday, September 30
Admission
Info: 531-2244