MEDIA INVITE: Explore York to Host Cultural Fair Celebrating America 250

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover a Cultural Fair on Friday, October 2, from 4–6:30 p.m. along N. Pershing Avenue near the York County History Center. Rescheduled from July 4, the event is part of York County’s America 250 celebration and will bring together local businesses, community organizations, and families for an afternoon of fun and community connection.

Explore York is sponsoring free activities including Maple Donuts, alpaca visits, balloon twisting, face painting, a bounce house, and crafts. Cultural Fair vendors and community organizations will also be on hand.

At 4:30 p.m., attendees are invited to a special bell dedication, “The Energy of York County,” by Chelsea Foster.

“We’re excited to have the Explore York team on hand to celebrate America 250 with the community,” said Melissa Beaverson, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Explore York. “From alpacas and free donuts to crafts, family activities, and local vendors, there will be plenty to see and do. It’s a great opportunity to have some fun and celebrate the people and organizations that make York County special.”

The Cultural Fair is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine.

ROAD CLOSURE & PARKING

N. Pershing Avenue from Philadelphia Street to Gay Street will be closed for the event, including the section in front of the York County History Center and the parking lot across from the History Center’s main entrance. Cultural Fair vendors will be located in the York County Heritage Rail Trail Parking Lot on N. Pershing Avenue.

CULTURAL FAIR DETAILS

What: Cultural Fair
When: Friday, October 2, 2026, 4–6:30 p.m.
Where: N. Pershing Avenue, near the York County History Center
Admission: Free
Rain or Shine: Yes
4:30 p.m.: Bell Dedication, “The Energy of York County” by Chelsea Foster

MEDIA COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES

  • Explore York leadership interviews
  • Family and community participation
  • Alpaca visits and family activities
  • Cultural Fair vendors and organizations
  • Bell dedication ceremony
  • America 250 storytelling

For complete event details, 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.