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York County is an ideal destination for a wide variety of festivals throughout the year. We’ve gathered a few spring and summer favorites for you below:
Music and Cultural Festivals
June 13: York County Pride at the York Expo Center
York County Pride is a time to come together and celebrate the full inclusion of our wonderfully diverse community and specifically celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in York County. York County Pride is the signature event of the Rainbow Rose Center. Enjoy speakers, entertainment, children’s activities, vendors, and exhibitors. An incredible lineup of performers, artists, and creators will bring energy, joy, and pride to York County Pride 2026 and reflect the vibrant diversity of our community. Admission is FREE!
June 20: 24th Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival at Pheasant Run Garden Center and Greenhouse
This family-friendly festival features music from Ally the Piper (with her band), Barleyjuice, Cas Ceol, Cassie and Maggie, Culra, The Diddley Idols, Mary-Grace Autumn Lee, Enda Reilly, Screaming Orphans, Susquehanna Pipes & Drums, McGinley School of Irish Dance, Ni Riain School of Irish Dance, plus Irish vendors and food, free children’s activities sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union, cultural talks, and more. The festival is proud to serve a selection of Aldus Brewing Company beer, brewed right here in York County. Tip: Purchase discounted advance festival tickets here.
Agricultural Festivals
May 30: Strawberry Festival & Craft Show at Mt. Airy Orchards
Enjoy live music, a craft show with more than 60 local artisans, pick-your-own strawberries, food sampling, free wagon rides, and more! Visit the kitchen for delicious strawberry treats: shortcake, sundaes, milkshakes, slushies, and be sure to try the fabulous seasonal strawberry salad for lunch. Yummmm!
June 19-20: 17th Annual Serviceberry Festival at Heartwood Nursery
Learn about and celebrate the beautiful, little-known native serviceberry tree and its delicious berries, with tours, talks, sampling, and more. The nursery and garden shop will be filled with serviceberry trees and many other beautiful native plants to help you add ecofriendly beauty to your yard.
June 19-20: Lavender Thyme Faire at Castle Creek Farm
It’s all things lavender with blooming lavender and a variety of lavender food and drinks (lavender cookies, whoopie pies, ice cream, lemonade, and coffee), a shop filled with many lavender products, plus speakers and vendors.
June 20-21, 27-28: Lavender Festival at Maple Lawn Winery
Take a wagon ride to the lavender fields and pick your own bundle. Plenty of photo ops and aromas.
July 11: Blueberry Festival & Craft Show at Mt. Airy Orchards
Start your day with a breakfast of blueberry pancakes, and stay to enjoy more than 60 arts and craft vendors, pick-your-own berries, live music, free tractor-pulled wagon rides, and more. Benefits Hope Walks.
August 15: Peach Festival at Mt. Airy Orchards
This peachy-keen day features a pancake breakfast followed by a craft show, PYO fruit, live music, free tractor-pulled wagon rides, and more.
Additional Festivals and Fairs
May 30-31: 717 Vintage Fest at the York Expo Center
A weekend-long vintage-only vendor market featuring unique curated clothing, accessories, home decor & more for all genders, all ages, and from all decades.
June 13-14: Experience Codorus Outdoors at Codorus State Park
A celebration of outdoor fun, with environmental education, good food, live music, kids zone, and local craft artisans overlooking the beautiful Lake Marburg.
June 21: Regents' Food Truck Festival at Regents' Glen Country Club
Enjoy a variety of delicious eats from an awesome lineup of food trucks, sip on drinks from the bar, and vibe out to a live DJ
June 26-28: Riverfest Weekend in Wrightsville, Columbia, and Marietta
Riverfest commemorates the burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge during the Civil War. On the last Sunday in June 1863, locals prevented Confederate troops from crossing the river and moving toward Harrisburg or Philadelphia. Confederate troops were forced to turn back and just three days later, the Battle of Gettysburg erupted.
June 27: Pirate Quest at Brookside Park
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on an epic adventure featuring bounce houses, foam party, vendors with cool pirate swag, mouth-watering food, and a treasure hunt with nearly a dozen thrilling stops where you’ll solve riddles, unlock secrets, and hunt for treasures.
July 6-11: Mason Dixon Fair at Delta-Cardiff Fire Company Fairgrounds
Midway rides, food, animals and livestock, tractor pulls, live music, parade, fireworks, and more.
July 11: Snack Town Street Fair in downtown Hanover
Stroll the streets of charming downtown Hanover that will be filled with artists, authors, craft and food vendors, live music, kids entertainment, and more! Hosted by the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce.
July 24-26: Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival at Marge Goodfellow Park
While professional KCBS teams compete, attendees can enjoy food trucks, a selection of beverages including beer and adult slushies, yard games, diverse vendors, and live music on multiple stages. On Friday, there's a People’s Choice Wing Competition, and on Saturday, a People’s Choice Pork Competition.
July 24-August 2: York State Fair at York Expo Center
“America’s First Fair” combines entertainment with agriculture, featuring performances by world-famous musicians alongside the Ag education center and livestock judging. Add in rides and special attractions, and a wide assortment of festival food, and you have a recipe for fun for the whole family.
August 1: Saturday in the Park at Springettsbury Township Park
This free-admission annual festival features food trucks, carnival activities, character visits, music, fireworks, and more.
August 15: Brew Kids on the Block at Gift Horse Brewing Company
A fun 1980s/90s street party featuring a list of breweries hand-picked by Jason at Gift Horse Brewing Company. Expect flying nerf darts, nearly limitless samples, dope music, and some other fun.
Looking Ahead
Keep an eye on our calendar of events for more festivals coming later this year, including the PA Renaissance Faire, Enchanted Fairy Festival, Muddy Run Powwow, Wild & Uncommon Weekend, PA Cowboy Weekend, and Oyster Festival, just to name a few!
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