First Friday           The First Friday of each Month         Your Town, Pennsylvania

I am not entirely sure how it started, but I can tell you the trend is raging across the state. . and the nation. First Fridays are celebrated in small towns, large towns, even cities across America. . celebrating just that. .terrific cities & towns and our local merchants.

McKean County Fair                         August 10-17, 2013                                  Smethport, McKean County

The McKean County Fair will be August 14-20, complete with midway, food booths, animals, activities and games PLUS cool entertainment like demololition derby, motorcross, truck and tractor pulling, and oh yea, music. A $8 gate admission fee includes unlimited rides and grandstand entertainment!

Apple Festival      November 2-3, 2013 10AM-6PM        Lahaska, Bucks County

Apple Festival is a great festival at PV in large part due to the APPLE PIE and APPLE BAKED goods everywhere. .plus cool activities for kids like face painting, balloon sculpture & games and awesome entertainment. They usually have the Daisy Jug Band. . and they are very good. Take a lawn chair and listen to the band while you eat some apple delicousness. 

Scarecrow Festival    September 21 -22, 2013    Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Bucks County

Just thinking about the Scarecrow festival brings a smile to my face. I worked at Hart's Tavern while in grad school and I always looked forward to the Scarecrow Festival. The paths along the village have scarecrows made by organizations, children's groups and businesses. . . and some of them are pretty darn creative. Funny too.There is always plenty to do. . live entertainment and the food is great. . and I think the apple cider drinks are on the menu for the season too.

MMR Carnival                June 18-22, 2013                  North Wales, Montgomery County

The Mary Mother of the Redeemer Festival is a parish event held annually on the third week in June.  Gates open at 6PM, and close at 10PM(Tue, Wed, Thurs)or 11PM (Fri, Sat). 

Allentown Fair     August 27 -September 2,  2013     Allentown, Lehigh County

Take part in the tradition.  From the entertainment to the rides to the food. You really can't beat it. And with kids entering for free... plus the wristband deal, it is a great and inexpensive venture.  From petting zoos and livestock shows to local food and live music, you can get a first-hand look at agriculture, so it is educational too. And wait until you see the star-studded entertainment line-up!

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Mayfair        May 24-27, 2013    Allentown, Lehigh County

As a true multidisciplinary arts festival, the Mayfair Festival of the Arts offers to the community the works of: painters, dancers, jewelry designers, photographers, drummers, set designers, sound mixers, trumpeters, sculptors, guitar players, storytellers, potters, sax players, singers, wood workers, actors, comedians, bead makers, glass artists, clothing designers, and many, many others. Additionally, we have sections featuring culinary artists and those making art for the garden.

Middletown Grange Fair            August 14 -18, 2013        Wrightstown, Bucks County

I love the grange fair. Love Love Love it. The rides, the animals, the food, the nice people. I went as a kid, and now I am taking my kids. Check out the police booth. . they take the kid's photo in a car or in jail. . it is really cute.  And the chicken dinner is super good. Fun too. Nice to eat in the big cafeteria like building with all those nice people. Oh, and don't forget the pick up some awesome salsa, it is homemade and it rocks.

Country Fair Days             May 22- 25, 2013               Harleysville,  Montgomery County

A ton of tun at Country Fair Days in Harleysville, Montgomery County!  Rides, Fireworks, children's activities and more.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Weekends   August 3 - October 27, 2013    Manheim, Lancaster County

Join us for the 2013 Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate! The castle gates swing wide August 3, 2013 for 13 weekends of mirth and merriment amidst jousting knights and royal delights! A cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed characters fill the Shire with music, dancing, and more! With over 90 stage shows daily, 22 Royal Kitchens and scores of artisan merchants with handcrafted wares, the Renaissance Faire invites guests to immerse themselves in our 35-acre village and experience the fantasy!