Explore York Invites Community Partners to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

Explore York invites local businesses, organizations, and community partners to participate in a Cultural Fair on Friday, October 2, from 4–6:30 p.m. along N. Pershing Avenue near the York County History Center. The event is part of York County’s rescheduled America 250 celebration, continuing the festivities originally planned for July 4, 2026.

The free, family-friendly Cultural Fair will celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and stories that help shape York County today. Attendees can enjoy cultural activities, hands-on experiences, interactive demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with local businesses, organizations, and community partners.

Vendor participation is free, with space limited to the first 30 businesses and organizations that register. The event offers an opportunity to showcase your organization, engage with the community and be part of a historic celebration.

“Even as we move into the fall, the spirit of America’s 250th anniversary continues to give us reasons to come together and celebrate what makes our community unique,” said Laura Wagner, President of Explore York. “The Cultural Fair is a great opportunity to experience the traditions, talents, and stories that are part of York County today—and to celebrate them together.”

EVENT SCHEDULE

  • 2:30–3:30 p.m. — Vendor Set-up
  • 4 p.m. — Cultural Fair Begins
  • 4:30 p.m. — Bell Dedication, “The Energy of York County” by Chelsea Foster
  • 6:30 p.m. — Vendor Tear-down

Businesses and organizations interested in participating must RSVP by September 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly.

For complete details and to register, visit YorkPA.org/America250.

About Explore York:

Explore York’s mission is to maximize tourism expenditures and their economic impact in York County, PA, through comprehensive tourism sales and marketing programs. Explore York’s vision is for a York County where tourism is recognized for the value of its economic impact and its role in raising the profile of York County as a sought-after destination. For more information on Explore York, visit YorkPA.org.