The America 250 Cultural Fair

FREE Fun for the Whole Family!

Join us for the History Made Here Cultural Fair along N. Pershing Ave as York County proudly commemorates America250, the 250th anniversary of the United States! As the birthplace of the Articles of Confederation and a community deeply connected to our nation's founding story, York County is the perfect place to honor this historic milestone. Start your weekend with a free, family-friendly Cultural Fair featuring local organizations, interactive experiences, live demonstrations, heritage displays, and community partners that showcase the people, traditions, and innovation that continue to shape our region. Celebrate America's past, present, and future while discovering why history was made here!

• When? Oct 2, 2026 from 4-6:30 p.m.

• Where? Along N. Pershing Avenue in front of the York County History Center

Plus, FREE Maple Donuts for the first 250 attendees sponsored by Explore York! Enjoy free bottles of water thanks to Jack Giambalvo Buick GMC (while supplies last)!

Please note: this event's location has been CHANGED TO N. PERSHING AVENUE near the York County History Center 

Cultural Fair Experiences

Spend your morning at the FREE, family-friendly Cultural Fair. Kick off your weekend with face painting, a bounce house, photobooth fun, food trucks, history displays, and more! Stay tuned for more info on the exciting vendors that will be there!

Make It A Staycation or Weekend Getaway!

York County has plenty of affordable and conveniently located accommodations for you to turn your Independence Day Celebration into an overnight stay! Whether it's a roadtrip turned weekend getaway or a staycation close to home, there's an accommodation for everyone's taste. Stay at the Yorktowne Hotel, walking distance from WellSpan Park, so you can easily get to your home away from home after the fireworks! Also nearby is the Four Points by Sheraton, the newly renovated hotel just a short drive away. From bed & breakfasts to brand name hotels (including pet-friendly options), campgrounds to a whole house shaped like a shoe-- we have it all!

Everything You Need To Know About The Cultural Fair