2001 Festival Guide

	2001 Festival Guide
ALL SUMMER LONG • JUNE • JULY • AUGUST • SEPTEMBER
ALL SUMMER LONG HARRISBURG FIRST FRIDAYS June 1, August 3, and September 7 Music, food, children’s activities, entertainment, more. 5p-9p Market Square in Downtown Harrisburg. Info: 236-9762. BOX LUNCH REVUE Tuesdays and Thursdays thru August 30 Enjoy entertainment, fun, and food under the summer sun! 11:30a-1:30p. Cherry Lane Park in Downtown York. Info: 854-1587 SUMMER LUNCH SERIES Thursdays, May 24-July 26 Enjoy the sun, fun, and good food on Center Square! 11:30a-1p. Center Square, Elizabethtown. Info: 361-8637 ITALIAN LAKE CONCERT SERIES July15, 22, 29, August 5, 12 Enjoy an evening of musical around Harrisburg’s magical Italian Lake. 7p. Free. Italian Lake, Harrisburg. Info: 255-3020 LONG’S PARK AMPHITHEATER Sundays, June-August Enjoy a variety of well-known performers under the stars. Free. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Lancaster. Info: 295-7054 HBG. SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL June 1-3, 7-10, 14-16 The Life and Death of King John. Don’t miss Shakespeare in the Park! 7:30p. Free. Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. Info: 238-4111. RESERVOIR PARK CONCERT SERIES July 14, 21, 28, August 4 Variety of musical styles under the stars. 5 p.m. Free. Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. Info: 255-3020 May, 2001 5TH ANNUAL LEBANON VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL May 24-27 A weekend of music, food, and fun. Featuring such performers as Mountain Heart, Valerie Smith, Liberty Pike and more. Thurs., 4p; Fri., 4p-11p; Sat., 10:30a-11p; Sun., 11a-4p. Admission. Lebanon Valley Expo Center. Info: 445-9496. BUZZFEST May 26 Annual day-long concert featuring The Martini Bros., Negative Space, Poptart Monkeys, Dead Leaves, Weapons for Peace, Next of Kin, 30 West, and The Clarks. Also, freestyle biking, skateboarding, and vendors. 12p-8p. Free. Lancaster Square, Lancaster. Info: 898-8425. 12TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF May 26 Chili cook-off and competition with chili sampling, music, food vendors, children’s activities, and games. 12p-9p. Admission. York Fairgrounds and Expo, York. Info: 848-2596. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY May 28 The parade marches down Baltimore Street and ends at the National Military Park where a short ceremony follows. 2p. Free. Gettysburg National Military Park. Info: 334-1124. FOR PETE'S SAKE ANNUAL FAIR May 31 Live entertainment, bingo, rides, food, games. 5p-10p. Free. Elizabethtown Fairgrounds. Info: 367-9308. June, 2001 4TH ANNUAL CREEKSIDE JAMBOREE June 1 Music festival featuring overnight camping, food, crafts, tai-chi class, more. National bands including Steve Kimock Band, The Slip, Gordon Stone Band. Admission. Almost Heaven Campground, Forksville. Info: www.a-zpro.com. THE ART EXPO June 1-3 Featuring African American Artists, artwork, poetry, music, and more. Whitaker Center, Harrisburg. Info: 236-8043. 28th Annual Street Rods Meet June 1-3 Pre-1949 street rods, exhibits, arts and crafts, entertainment, food, and more. York Fairgrounds and Expo, York. Info: 848-2596. Susquehanna River Celebration June 2 Entertainment — including Native American story and dance performances — live animals, boating demonstrations, activities, games, food, etc. 11a-4p. Free. City Island, Harrisburg. Info: 545-8878. 18th Annual Dauphin Manor Fair June 2 Live radio broadcast, silent auction, children’s games, craft show, Chicken BBQ, dunking booth, more. 11a-5p. Free. Dauphin Manor, Harrisburg. Info: 558-1000. 1st Annual Quilt and Garden Festival June 2 A blend of two of America’s favorites — quilting and gardening. Featuring some of Lancaster’s finest quilters and area garden clubs competing for prizes for the most colorful exhibits. 9a-6p. Free. Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse. Info: 768-8261. 21st Grape Blossom Festival June 2-3 A family fun weekend of tours, hayrides, wine tastings, and more. Saturday, 11a-6p; Sunday, 12p-5p. Admission. Naylor Wine Cellars, Stewartstown. Info: 993-2431. Change Your Mind Day Festival June 2 Celebrating the Buddhist faith and teachings. Featuring presentations, meditation and yoga techniques, martial arts, music, and the traditional “Ringing of the Bell” ceremony. 12p-5p. Free. Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. Info: 255-3020. Info: 671-5057. 8th Annual International Children’s Festival June 2 Experience the sights, sounds, and games of countries around the globe. More than 30 activities for all ages. 10a-3p. Free. Ten Thousand Villages, Ephrata. Info: 721-8400. 5th Annual Next Generation Festival June 6-13 Eight days of chamber music concerts at local colleges featuring Awadagin Pratt and friends. 7:30p. Free, tickets are required. Various sites in and around Harrisburg. Tickets: 214-ARTS. Info: 221-2951. 1st Annual Beach Bash June 8 To benefit Allied Arts Fund. Food, dancing, door prizes, and more! 8p-12a. Admission. Strawberry Square Atrium, Harrisburg. Info: 233-1694. Midtown Multicultural Festival June 9 Celebration of diversity and creative energy featuring arts and crafts, local performers, and food from around the world. Concert: drummer Ubaka Hill and Shapeshifters, 3p. 8a-4p. Free. Broad Street Market, Harrisburg. Info: 221-8134 15th Annual UCP Sports Memorabilia Auction June 9 Auctioning of more than 150 items, including signed sports memorabilia and more. Proceeds benefit the United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania. 10a. Free. City Island, Harrisburg. Info: 975-0611. Demuth Garden Tour June 9-10 Tour of 17 city and suburban gardens in Lancaster including Charles Demuth’s Gardens. 10a-5p. Admission. Demuth Foundation, Lancaster. Info: 299-9940. 4th Annual Butterfly House Opening Day June 9 Fun-filled family event featuring activities and information. 10a-3p. Admission. Hershey Gardens. Info: 534-3492. 8th Annual Crafts in the Park Festival June 9 Arts, crafts, more. 9a-4p. Free. Lititz Springs Park, Lititz. Info: 626-1510. 13th Annual Historic Old Annville Day June 9 Music, food, flea markets, and more, including special events for children and a memorabilia display at the Annville Train Station. 9a-2p. Free. Main Street, Annville. Info: 867-1632. Fine Art and Crafts Fair June 9 Featuring work by local artists, live music, and food. 9a-3p. Free. New Bloomfield Square, Perry County. Info: 567-7023. Spring Into Summer Garden Tour June 9 Self guided tour of seven New Cumberland gardens and two homes in “The Cliffs” of Lower Allen Twp. as well refreshements, plant sale, etc. at the Library. 10a-3p. Admission. New Cumberland Library. Info: 774-7820. 10th Annual Great Eastern Invitational Microbrewery Festival June 9 Taste 40 styles of beer from 20 Microbreweries/Brew Pubs, food, music, and more. Stoudt’s Brewery, Adamstown. 12p-4p and 7p-11p. Admission. Info: 484-4385 15th Annual Garden Tour June 9 A self-guided tour of eight gardens in north end of the city and county areas. 10a-4:30p. Admission. Various sites in and around York. Info: 854-1587. 5th Annual Speedweek June 11-17 If you feel the need for speed, Hersheypark is the place to be! 10a-10p. Free with park admission. Hersheypark. Info: 534-3900. 9th Annual Best Wings CONTEST and Gelatin Slide June 14 Charity event juding best hot wings (all you can eat) and featuring “sliders” who raise money to slide into 500 gallons of gelatin. To benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 5p. Admission. Wanda’s Deck and Beach Club, Mechanicsburg. Info: 697-0321. 21st Annual Central PA Mellon Jazz Festival June 15-17 Featuring the Jazzwalk — 12 great sites with live jazz — films, clinics, and more. Both free and admission. Various sites in Downtown Harrisburg. Info: 540-1010. 6th Annual Berry Festival June 15-16 A turn of the century community social celebrating all things berries! Live banjo music, food displays, cooking, antebellum theme, more. Fri., 9a-5:30p; Sat., 9a-6p. Free. Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse. Info: 768-8261. 6th Annual Fountain Festival June 15-16 Food court, parade, crafts, antiques, quilt raffle, live entertainment, street dancing, carnival alley, car show, and more. Newville. Info: 776-4393. York Barbell’s 2001 Strength Spectacular June 15-17 One of the most important events in strength sports, the Spectacular draws over 200 competitors and thousands of spectators. Admission. York Barbell Co., York. Info: 800-358-9675. 18th Annual Arts on the Square June 16 Food, crafts, entertainment. 9a-3p. Free. Center Square, Elizabethtown. Info: 361-8637. 15th Annual Corvette Concours and Fun Show June 16 Hosted by the Central PA Corvette Club and featuring more than 75 Corvettes to be judged. Live radio broadcasts, more. Proceeds benefit Kidney Foundation of Central PA. 9a-3p. Free. Forbes Chevrolet, Camp Hill. Info: 938-5450. Greater Gettysburg Brass Band Festival June 16-17 Enjoy the music of a brass band in the great outdoors. Gettysburg National Military Park. 10a. Free. Info: 334-1124. 3rd Annual Herb Festival June 16 The perfect place for herb lovers and gardeners! 9a-4p. Admission. York Fairgrounds and Expo, York. Info: 642-6387. Jubilee Day June 21 Crafts, food, and vendors line the streets of Mechanicsburg. The largest one-day street fair in the Eastern part of the United States. Free. Main Street, Mechanicsburg. Info: 796-0811. Manufacturers Days June 21 Free factory tours of various York County manufacturers, including Harley-Davidson, The Pfaltzgraff, Co., Snyder’s of Hanover, Utz, more. 9a-2p. Info: 888-858-YORK. 11th Annual African Family Festival June 23-24 Jazz Under the Stars with Serious Inquiry on Saturday, 7p-10p. June 24: morning worship service, 7:45a-10a; African marketplace, live music, international food, children’s activities, basketball tournament, more. Free. Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. Info: 234-7724. Independence Day Parade and Festival June 23 Live music, radio broadcast, children’s activities, food, pony rides, sports and celebrity memorabilia auction, 2nd Annual Wing Eating Contest, more. 1p. Free. Front Street from Dupont Street to Locust Street, Steelton. Info: 939-9444. Strawberry Festival June 23 Bake off, petting zoo, music, entertainment, more. 8a-4p. Free. Morningstar Marketplace, Thomasville. Info: 792-1919. Celebrate Lancaster! 2001 June 29 Begin the Indpendence Day weekend with a bang. National entertainment, fireworks in Penn Square, and more. 12p-10p. Free. Downtown Lancaster. Info: 291-4758. 52nd Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival June 30-July 8 Arts, crafts, artisan displays, live entertainment, food, and more — celebrating the culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch. 9a-7p. Free. Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, Summit Station. Info: 215-679-9610. July, 2001 Family Day in the Park July 1 A fun time for kids of all ages. 2p. Free. Lititz Springs Park, Lititz. Info: 626-8981 Historic Harrisburg’s 2001 House and Garden Tour July 1 Tour more than 20 charming homes and gardens on display in Harrisburg’s historic riverfront neighborhood of Shipoke. 1p-6p. Admission. Info: 233-4646. Independence Day Parade July 3 Followed by live entertainment in the park. 6:30p. Free. Lititz Springs Park, Lititz. Info: 626-8981. American MusicFest July 4-8 Fireworks nightly (grand finale, July 8, 8:35p), six stages with over 100 hours of entertainment and regional and national acts, drag boat races, theater performances, food, more. Wed.-Sat., 10a-10p; Sun., 12p-10p. Free. Riverfront Park, Front Street, Harrisburg. Info: 255-3020. 184th 4th of July Celebration July 4 Entertainment, Queen of Candles pageant, candle illumination, fireworks, food, games, more. 12p. Free. Lititz Springs Park, Lititz. Info: 626-8981. Liberty Day July 4 Foot races, horseshoes, food, entertainment, and fireworks. 7a-10p. Free. Mar Field, Hanover. Info: 637-3877. Old Fashioned 4th of July July 4 Food, entertainment, crafts, pony rides, more. 11a-5p. Free. Musser Park, Lancaster. Info: 399-5272. Airing of the Quilts July 5 A Summerfair Event featuring the Quilt Doctors and exhibits of quilts from the Historical Society’s collections. 10a-2p. Free. Two Mile House, Carlisle. Info: 243-3437. 3rd Annual Celtic Fling July 7 Featuring the music, dance, customs, heritage and foods of the Scottish and Irish. 11a-7:30p. Admission. Mount Hope Estate, Cornwall. Info: 665-7021. HBG. Opera’s Opera in the Park July 8 Part of American MusicFest A patriotic theme with chorus and brass ensemble. Followed by fireworks. 7p. Free. Riverfront Park, Harrisburg. Info: 255-3020. Mason Dixon Fair July 9-14 Country fair with all of the fixins! Fun, food, games, more. Delta, York Co. Info: 456-9837. Ice Cream Festival July 15 Sample over 20 flavors of ice cream and support the children’s programs at 17 public libraries. 1p-5p. Admission. Lancaster Square, Lancaster. Info: 394-2651. Backyard Bash XV July 21 15th Anniversary of the downtown event. Live music with Full Impact and Polyester. Fun, food, and festivities! 8p-11:30p. Admission. Locust Street, Between 2nd and 3rd Streets, Downtown Harrisburg. Info: 236-0477. Shakespeare in Long’s Park July 21-22 The Merry Wives of Windsor. Enjoy one of the Bard’s finest works outdoors! 7:30p. Free. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Lancaster. Info: 396-7764. Shippensburg Fair July 23-28 Fun, food, games, crafts, entertainment, more. Shippensburg Faigrounds. Admission. Info: 532-8911. 4th Annual Outdoor Music Fest July 24 Benefits the American Cancer Society, live music by more than five bands, food, raffles, more. 12p-7p. Admission. Carsonville. Info: 362-9856. First Capital Rib Cook-Off July 26-29 Fun, food, and entertainment — including car show, interactive rides, petting zoo, more. Thurs.-Sat., 12p-11p; Sun., 12p-8p. Admission. York Fairgrounds and Expo, York. Info: 792-9266. Pennsylvania State Craft Fair July 27-29 A mix of traditional and contemporary crafts, including jewelry, leather, wood, pottery, and more. Admission. Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster. Info: 800-684-7440. 18th Annual Hanover Dutch Festival July 28 Ethnic foods, crafts, antique cars, entertainment, Kids Karnival. Free. Downtown Hanover. Info: 637-6130. Lebanon Area Fair July 28-August 4 Truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, food, entertainemnt, fireworks, more. Admission. Lebanon Area Fairgrounds. Info: 273-3795. Lititz Outdoor Art Show July 28 Arts, crafts, food, more. 9a-5p. Free. Lititz Springs Park, Lititz. Info: 626-0866. Pride Festival of Central PA July 28 11th Annual Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) gathering. Entertainment, fun, food, information. 12p-7p. Admission. Riverfront Park, Harrisburg. Info: 234-0328. August, 2001 August Craft Fair August 4 Arts, crafts, more. Mechanicsburg. Info: 796-0811. 17th Annual Tour of Mt. Gretna Historic Homes and Cottages August 4 Experience the scenic beauty by taking a tour of the homes and cottages of Mt. Gretna. 10a-5p. Admission. Info: 361-1508. 10th Annual Great Eastern Invitational Microbrewery Festival August 4 Taste 40 styles of beer from 20 Microbreweries/Brew Pubs, food, music, and more. 12p-4p and 7p-11p. Admission. Stoudt’s Brewery, Adamstown. Info: 484-4385. Dauphin County 4-H Fair August 8-11 Fun, animals, more! Free. Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg. Info: 921-8803. LancasterFest 2001 August 11 Celebration of Cultures and Street Fair: an International theme with music, dance, food, crafts, and more. Featuring over 100 craft vendors and 25 musical acts. 10a-5p. Free. Downtown Lancaster. Info: 291-4758. Lititz Rotary Craft Show August 12 Arts, crafts, more. until 5p. Free. Held in park and in downtown Lititz. Lititz Springs Park, Lititz. Info: 626-6875. 25th Old Fashioned Days Street Fair August 17-18 Live enertainment, activities, vendors. More entertainment and activities than ever before. Free. Downtown Red Lion. Info: 246-0594. 21st Annual PA Renaissance Faire August 18-October 21 “A 2001 Odyssey to the 16th Century in Just a Few Footsteps!” Travel back in time to the food, fun, 70 shows, and costumes of the Renaissance Period. Specially themed weekends. 10a-6:30p. Admission. Mount Hope Estate, Cornwall. Info: 665-7021. Elizabethtown Fair August 20-25 Music, entertainment, rides, live animals, games, crafts, prizes, fireworks, more. Mon., 6p-11p; Tues.-Sat., 10a-11p. Free. East High Street, Elizabethtown. Info: 367-7256. Yorkfest August 24-26 York’s premier summer fine arts festival, festival marketplace, three nights of live music, children’s activities, more. Free. Along the Heritage Rail and in Lafayette Plaza, York. Info: 854-1587. 31st Annual Perry County Community Fair August 21-25 Food, rides, games, 4-H exhibits, music, more. Admission. Perry County Fairgrounds. Info: 567-3243. 7th Annual Art in the Park August 25 A celebration of art in the park, featuring free hands-on projects for all ages. 10a-2p. Free. Musser Park, Lancaster. Info: 394-3497. 21st Annual Corn Festival August 25 More than 300 crafts and antique vendors, food booths featuring every available form of corn, entertainment, antique car show, children’s activities, more. 8a-5p. Free. Main Street, Shippensburg. Info: 530-1269. 23rd Annual Long’s Park Art and Craft Festival August 31-September 3 Juried arts and crafts festival, music, food. Fri.-Sun., 10a-6p; Mon., 10a-5p. Free. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Harrisburg Pike at Route 30, Lancaster. Info: 295-7054. Kipona August 31-September 3 Over 200 artists, concerts, children’s activities, fireworks (Sept. 3, 9:05p), canoe races, chili cookoff, March of Dimes Rubber Duck Regatta, food, more. Fri.-Sat., Mon.,10a-10p; Sun., 12p-10p. Free. Riverfront Park, Front Street, Harrisburg. Info: 255-3020. September, 2001 Impact Cellular’s Chili Bowl XXIII September 1 The 23rd Annual Pennsylvania State Chili Cook-Off, the Firehouse Salsa Cook-Off and COMCAST Cable’s Restaurant Chili Cookoff. Featuring over 100 cooks, the Peoples Chili Tasting, the Jalapeno Eating Contest, the Hands Free Chili Eating Contest, an auction, more. 8a-5p. Free. City Island, Harrisburg. Info: 909-0126. Fall Antique Show and Sale September 1 One of the area’s premiere antique shows. Hundreds of antiques and collectibles vendors, food, more. 9a-4p. Free. Lititz Spring Park, Lititz. Info: 626-5727 McLain Highland Festival September 1 Bagpipe bands, Irish and Scottish dancers, Celtic folk singers, children’s activities, Irish and Scottish vendors, games, reenactors, food, more. 9a-5p. Admission. Two Mile House, Carlisle. Info: 243-3437. Juniata County Fair September 1-8 Race cars, fireworks, tractor pulls, food, games, live music (featuring national recording act Diamond Rio) and more. Admission. Juniata County Fairgrounds, Port Royal. Info: 527-4414. 6th Annual Hanover Chili Cookoff September 2 Food, chili tasting, games, door prizes, dunking booth, live music, and more. Trophies awarded for top placing chili. 11a-5p. KClinger’s Tavern, Hanover. Info: 633-9197. York Fair September 7-16 Rides, food, games, exhibits, entertainment and the Grandstand of Stars featuring national music acts. Admission. York Fairgrounds, York. Info: 848-2033. Harrisburg Mini Grand Prix September 8 A Grand Prix in Harrisburg. Vroooooooom! City Island, Harrisburg. Info: 255-3020. Art Associations’s Annual 13th Annual Gallery Walk September 9 Various galleries open in and around Downtown Harrisburg. 11a-6p. Free. Info: 236-1432. Denver Fair September 9-15 Street fair, food, fun, games, entertainment, more. Admission. Denver, Lancaster Co. Info: 336-4072. Christian Festival September 15 Live music with various contemporary Christian artists. Hersheypark. Info: 534-3900. 18th Annual Perry County Council of the Arts Festival September 15-16 National and regional musicians, artists, fine arts and crafts, childrens’ activities, quilt auction, food, more. 11a-6p. Admission. Little Buffalo State Park, Newport. Info: 567-7023. Fort Hunter Day September 16 Fun for everyone in the family, with a day full of activities including a petting farm, hayrides and carriage rides, displays of life in the 1700s, crafts, strolling storytellers, food, music, and more. 10a-5p. Free. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. Info: 599-5751. 6th Annual Hershey Community Gardenfest September 16 Activities, displays, musical entertainment, children’s games, more. 11a-5p. Free. Hershey Gardens. Info: 534-3492. 27th Annual Seven Sweets and Sours Festival September 20-22 Enjoy the end of the harvesting season by celebrating the gathering and preserving of nature’s bounties. Special events, food tastings, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, live music, and more. Free. Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse. Info: 768-8261. 20th Annual Puerto Rican Parade September 22 Starting at Lemon and Duke Streets and proceeding south to Dauphin Street. Featuring floats, marching bands, Puerto Rican Queen, and more. 12p-4p. Free. Downtown Lancaster. Info: 291-4758. Ephrata Fair September 25-29 Food, vendors, entertainment, games, more. Admission. Ephrata. Info: 733-4451. York Bike Night September 28 Motorcycle parade through the downtown, food, vendors, entertainment on three stages, more. 6p-10p. Free. Market Street, Downtown York. Info: 854-1587. Annual Open House September 28-30 Factory tours, vendors, food, entertainment, more. Free. Harley-Davidson Plant, York. Info: 852-6590. New Cumberland Apple Festival September 29 Join 250 vendors and enjoy a day-long festival of apples — crafts, food, and more. Entertainment, children’s events, crafts, and fine art. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. New Cumberland Town Park. Info: 774-0404. Fall Crafts Festival September 29 Crafts, food, entertainment, more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Cumberland Street, Lebanon. Info: 273-7215.