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With festivals, culture, shopping, and seven professional sports franchises, there are always exciting things to do in PA, no matter the season.
There are more than 300 golf venues, five of which appear on Golf Digest’s “Greatest 100” lists, more than 20 auto raceways, six horse racetracks, and numerous local baseball, hockey, and soccer teams.
For festivals, the list is endless. Perhaps the best known is Groundhog Day each February in Punxsutawney, but there are so many others with a large following.
For the horticultural-minded, the Philadelphia Flower Show is held each March. It is the nation’s largest indoor flower show.
Agricultural enthusiasts can visit the Bloomsburg Fair, the state’s largest agricultural fair, held each September. And the nation’s largest indoor agricultural event is the Pennsylvania Farm Show, held each January in Harrisburg.
For shoppers, the Kutztown Festival and America’s Largest Quilt Sale is held each June and July. And the December Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem is rated a Top 100 Event in North America by the American Bus Association.
History and military aficionados flock to the Gettysburg National Civil War Battle Reenactment which takes place in July at Gettysburg.
And for a late summer whimsy, there’s the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire which runs from August to November each year in Mannheim.
The International Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous attracts 25,000 people to Ridgway each year in February.
For music lovers, the FirstEnergy Berks Jazz Fest has featured smooth jazz each March for 20 years in Reading. Philadelphia Folk Festival is held each August. It is one of the oldest music festivals in the world and the longest continuously running U.S. festival of its kind.
More than 100,000 motorcyclists arrive for the Thunder in the Valley® Annual Motorcycle Rally each June in Johnstown.
These are just a few of the hundreds of events that are listed across the state each year.
Culture, Sports & Entertainment Blog
Ligonier Highland Games
09/28/2023 - 10:19amFollow the skirl of bagpipes for the annual gathering of the Clans. Come and celebrate all things Scottish at the Ligonier Highland Games. The Ligonier Highland Games takes place on September 26, 2015 at Idlewild Park located on U.S. Route 30 just...
Read MoreCruise the Susquehanna
09/28/2023 - 10:14amThe majestic Susquehanna River flows through three states including Pennsylvania and is one of the oldest existing rivers in the world. At 464 miles long, it is the longest river in the continental United States without commercial boat traffic. The meaning of the name is unknown, but local legend has it that the name comes from an Indian phrase...
Read MoreCruise the Susquehanna in Harrisburg
09/28/2023 - 10:11amOne of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of the Susquehanna River is to take a cruise on one of Pennsylvania’s two authentic paddle wheels – the Pride of the Susquehanna or the Hiawatha.
The Prid...
Read MoreDiscover Authentic Hospitality this Valentine's Day!
09/28/2023 - 10:08amLooking to do something different this Valentine's Day? Rejuvenate your spirit with a stay at one of PA's unique Bed and Breakfasts. From historic inns to classic mansions to contemporary lodging, our innkeepers will meet your every travel need. Comfy, warm and welcoming serving home cooked specialty breakfast dishes. Discover authentic hospital...
Read MoreCeltic Classic Highland Games & Festival
09/28/2023 - 9:52amThe largest Highland Games and Festival in North America, the Celtic Classic attracts over 250,000 visitors annually to Historic Bethlehem. Join in the celebration of Celtic culture and heritage in late September. Events and activities include:
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09/27/2023 - 1:22pmFounded in 1984 by ArtsQuest, the first Musikfest featured 295 performances on six stages, attracting more than 180,000 people to historic Bethlehem. Over the past three decades, the event has grown, evolving into one of the largest and most diverse music festivals in the nation, with 500-plus shows on 14 stages over 10 days. Each year more than...
Read MoreShopping for Antiques in PA
08/26/2023 - 10:07amIn Lancaster County, the heart of antique country, more than 5,000 antique dealers sell their treasures of times past at Antiques Capital, USA in Adamstown. Locals know that the early bird gets the worm; the best deals and finest pieces are found early in the morning. Or if auctions are your thing, scout the lots early before they’re put up for...
Read MoreThe Other Football team in Pittsburgh!
08/25/2023 - 11:39amWe call it soccer, but the British and others around the world call it football. Pittsburgh is home to the Riverhounds - an elite pro soccer team that recruits top players from around the country and world. Founded in 1999, all home games are played at the NEW Highmark Stadium near Stati...
Read MoreQuilt Shopping in Lancaster County
08/25/2023 - 11:20amLancaster County is home to numerous quilt shops offering beautiful and colorful handmade quilts. These quilts are often hand-stitched by Pennsylvania Amish and Mennonite women that are a symbol of the Old Order Communities. Originally, Amish quilts were made as practical items to keep warm or for gifts or dowry items. Because of the outstanding...
Read MoreDistilleries are Worth a Shot (or cocktail)
08/16/2023 - 11:17amAs the cradle of the first American whiskey, Pennsylvania has a heritage that is both deep and wide when it comes to crafting exceptional spirits. Take a stiff drink of aromatic history combined with assertive forward-looking flavors at some of the state’s best distilleries. Stoll...
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