Media & News Releases

Explore York is York County’s official tourist promotion agency. For more information about our economic impact, our board of directors, or the history of our organization, please see our fact sheet.

There’s always a story to tell in York County, PA! Read recent news releases from Explore York and stay up-to-date on local happenings, special events, hospitality news, and new projects.

If you have any questions regarding a news release or would like to consult with us on a piece, please contact us:

Melissa Beaverson

Director of Destination Marketing

717-852-9675 ext. 109
mbeaverson@yorkpa.org
Current News Releases

Two Weekend Sporting Events to Boost An Estimated $550K+ in Economic Impact

YORK, PA – Explore York & York County are set to welcome more than 2000 participants and spectators to the local area this weekend for two additional sporting events brought to York County in

International Cycling Competition to Take Place this Sunday at York Expo Center

YORK, PA – GFNY, the Global Endurance Sports Series, kicks off a 95.1 mile cycling race this weekend at the York Expo Center on September 10 at 7:30 a.m., making York, PA one of only five GFNY race

York County Tourism Grant Program Awards Funding to Sojourn Noir

YORK, PA - The Tourism Grant Program of York County, PA, awarded $75,000 in funding to Sojourn Noir, a locally founded Black tourism initiative. This grant request was submitted in early 2023 and was

Tickets on Sale August 1 for the 19th Annual York County Pawpaw Festival

Tickets on Sale August 1st for the 19th Annual York County Pawpaw Festival Celebrate the wild and uncommon: local food, art and nature at the 2023 York County Pawpaw Festival, presented by the Horn

Antique Advertising Show, Auction, and Sale

YORK, PA -- An Antique Advertising Show, Auction, and Sale will take place at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in York, PA, on Friday, July 21, 2023. It is a FREE event that will be open to the public from 10

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