Fun PA festivals in the south central area of the state occur in the months of January through June.
The festivals offer workshops on herbs, apple blossom fests, art fests, blues fests and a rail fest.
With spring in the air, the days are getting longer, and the weather is warming up.
It’s a great time of the year to visit Pennsylvania.
Chocolate Fest
Hershey Pennsylvania
Dauphin County PA
Hershey PA Hotels
- Mid January
- Tickets required
Fire and Ice Festival
Lititz PA
Lancaster County PA
Lititz PA Hotels
- Ice carving
- Ice sculptures
- Games and activities
- Food
- Entertainment
- Chili cook off
- Carnival
Ice Fest
Chambersburg PA
Franklin County PA
http://www.icefestpa.com
Chambersburg PA Hotels
- Ice Sculptures
- Chili cookoff
- Fireworks
- Food
Marietta Day
Marietta PA 17547
Marietta PA Hotels
- Arts and crafts
- Food
- Entertainment
- Kids activities
Pennsylvania Farm Show
Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
North Cameron and Maclay Streets
Harrisburg PA
717-787-5373
http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us
1 week long show focusing on the agricultural industry usually the 2nd week of January
- Horse pulling contests
- Educational seminars
- Talent show
- Contests
- Food features Pennsylvania items
- Exhibits
- Kids activities
Pennsylvania Home Show
State Farm Show Complex
Harrisburg PA
717-232-5595 or 800-281-5539
http://www.pahomeshow.com
Harrisburg PA Hotels
The show features exhibits focusing on the home including furniture, cooking items, cleaning items and lots more.
Exhibitors include heating and air conditioning, fireplaces, roofing, kitchen remodelers, bathroom remodelers, home builders and a lot more.
Monday-Friday 12-9 PM, Saturdays 10 AM-9 PM, Sundays 10 AM-6 PM
In March
- Seminars
- Shows
- Going green information
- Antique appraisals
- Demonstrations
Amani Festival
Carlisle PA
Cumberland County Pennsylvania
- Street performers
- Food vendors
- Arts and crafts
- Multicultural event
http://www.amanicarlisle.com/Amani_Carisle/Welcome.html
Carlisle PA Hotels
Annual Pennsylvania Herb Festival
York Expo Center
York PA
York County Pennsylvania
http://www.paherbfest.com
York PA Hotels
- 2 days
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Vendors
- Products
Apple Blossom Festival
Biglerville PA
Adams County PA
http://www.appleharvest.com
- Arts and crafts
- Music
- Tractor rides
Apple Blossom Festival
South Mountain Fairgrounds
615 Narrows Road
Arendtsville PA 17307
- Arts and crafts
- Food
- Kids activities
- Antique cars
- Music
- Entertainment
Penn State Altoona Campus
Altoona PA
Altoona PA Hotels
- Art exhibit
- Crafts
- Food
- Music
- Kids activities
- Performances
Carlisle Summerfair
Carlisle PA
Cumberland County PA
http://www.carlislesummerfair.org
Carlisle PA Hotels
- Beginning of July (sometimes starts late June)
- Music
- Mini golf tournament
- Arts and Crafts
- Food vendors
- Parade
- Ice cream social
- Races
- Fireworks
- Tours
Earth Day Festival
Mechanicsburg PA
Mechanicsburg PA Hotels
- Yard sale
- 5k run
Embassy Spring Festival
Lewistown PA
Mifflin County PA
- Rides
- Music
- Demonstratioms
- Entertainment
- Crafts
- Food
- Kids activities
Foundry Day
Front Street
Boiling Springs PA
http://www.boilingsprings.org/foundry-day
Boiling Springs PA Hotels
- 1st Saturday in June
- Arts and crafts
- Food Vendors
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
Granite Hill Camping Resort
Fairfield PA
http://www.windgapbluegrass.com
Fairfield PA Hotels
- Open stage with various artists
- Movies
Gettysburg Festival
113 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.gettysburgfestival.org
Gettysburg PA Hotels
- 10 days long
- Focuses on American art, music and artists
- Music
- Theater
- Dance
- Kids events
- Food
Gettysburg Spring Bluegrass Festival
3340 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg PA 17325
http://www.gettysburgbluegrass.com
Jubilee Day
Mechanicsburg PA
http://www.mechanicsburgchamber.org/JubileeDay.shtml
- June – 3rd Thursday
- One day street fair
- Music
- Food
- Arts and crafts
Lancaster Liederkranz Sommerfest
Lancaster PA
Lancaster PA Hotels
- German music and food
- Duck race
May Day Fairie Festival
Glen Rock PA
http://www.spoutwood.com/fairie-festival/about
- One of the PA festivals with arts and crafts
- Music
- Dancers
- Storytellers
- Craft making
- Habitat tours
- Tea party
Mayfest
Huntingdon PA
Huntingdon County PA
http://www.mayfestofhuntingdon.com
Huntingdon PA Hotels
- Last Saturday of April
- Dancing in different time periods
- Music
- Reenactments
- History demonstrations
- Food
- Crafts
- Kids activities
- Historic themes
Newville Fountain Festival
Newville PA
717-766-5312
- 2 days long
- Parade
- Music
- Exhibits
- Food
- Crafts
Pennsylvania Lavender Festival
Willow Pond Farm
Fairfield PA
http://www.palavenderfestival.com
Fairfield PA Hotels
- 3rd weekend of June
- Picnic lunch
- Herbal products
- Lavendar sale
- Herb plants
- Workshops
Railfest
Railroaders Museum
1300 Ninth Ave
Altoona PA 16602
- Model train show
- Exhibits
- Food
- Music and entertainment
Sky Jam PA
York Expo Center
334 Carlisle Road
York PA 17404
http://www.skyjampa.com
York PA Hotels
- Fireworks
- Balloon rides
- Entertainment
- Music
- Amusement rides
- Helicopter rides
- Food, refreshments
Spring Carlisle Swap Meet and Car Corral
Carlisle PA
http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/spring-carlisle
- End of April
Spring Crafts Festival
Lebanon PA 17042
http://lebanonpa.com/events.html
Lebanon PA Hotels
- Arts and crafts
- Food
- Entertainment
Spring Gulch Folk Festival
Spring Gulch Resort Campground
475 Lynch Road
New Holland PA 17557
http://www.springgulch.com/folkfestival.cfm
New Holland PA Hotels
- 4 days
- Entertainment
- Food
- Crafts
- Camping
- Dance
- Workshops
- Music
Have fun at the spring time southcentral PA festivals!