Festivals in Pennsylvania

Celebrate music, arts, kids’ fun, food and cultural traditions at the many year-round fairs and festivals held in Pennsylvania. From Spring to Fall, Pennsylvania offers a variety of agricultural fairs and festivals that feature 4-H animals, tractor pulls, top entertainment, food and beverages, and carnival rides. Be dazzled by the cluster of lights on the midway. Follow the scent of sweet fried funnel cakes. Let the cotton candy melt in your mouth. Enjoy the sights from the top of the Ferris wheel. All this fun is wrapped up in the sights and sounds of an old-time Pennsylvania county fair.

Plan your trip during the fall time and check out some of the top apple harvesting festivals in the country. the National Apple Harvest Festival is held in October and features unique attractions, like antique cars, steam engine displays, orchard tours, a petting zoo, arts and crafts demonstrations, and a special appearance by the Pennsylvania Apple Queen.

National Apples Havest Festival

One of the most popular events in the state is the National Apple Harvest Festival. Held for over 50 years, this festival is held during the first two weekend of October and features arts and crafts, live music, cooking demonstrations, kids’ entertainment, contests, and delicious food options. Fun and unique attractions at the festival include the Apple Auditorium, antique cars, steam engine displays, orchard tours, a petting zoo, arts and crafts demonstrations, and a special appearance by the Pennsylvania Apple Queen.