Fairs and Festivals Throughout the Lancaster County Area
Lancaster County fairs and festivals run all year, from small-town community fairs to farm festivals, Renaissance faire weekends, craft beer events, and winter celebrations. Dates change every year, so use this guide to find what’s worth planning around, then check the events calendar for exact dates.
Community fairs. The Ephrata Fair, Solanco Fair, Elizabethtown Fair, and Denver Fair bring livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and live entertainment to towns around the county.
Farm and harvest festivals. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm hosts a Highland Cow Festival, a Cider Donut Festival, and a Sunflower Festival. Oregon Dairy Farmstead holds its own Sunflower Fest, and Applepumpkin Fest and Pumpkin Madness Festival celebrate the fall harvest.
Renaissance faire weekends. Mount Hope Estate’s Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire runs themed weekends, such as Viking Weekend, Wizarding Weekend, Fairies and Fantasy, Halloween Days, and Yuletide.
Food, drink, and art. Lititz Craft Beer Fest and the Long’s Park Art Festival draw crowds for tasting and browsing.
Winter festivals. The Lititz Fire & Ice Festival and Christmas events fill the colder months. See our holiday events for more.
Also looking for mud sales? See our mud sales guide. Want to see what’s on this weekend? See events in Lancaster PA.
FAQ
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Community fairs in the county include the Ephrata Fair, Solanco Fair, Elizabethtown Fair, and Denver Fair. Each one brings its own mix of livestock shows, carnival rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
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Fairs and festivals happen all year, but fall is the peak for harvest festivals and county fairs. Dates change every year, so check the events calendar for this year’s schedule.
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Farm and harvest festivals include the Highland Cow Festival, Cider Donut Festival, and Sunflower Festival at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, plus Oregon Dairy’s Sunflower Fest, Applepumpkin Fest, and Pumpkin Madness Festival.
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Yes. Mount Hope Estate hosts the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire with themed weekends, such as Viking Weekend, Wizarding Weekend, Fairies and Fantasy, Halloween Days, and Yuletide.
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Yes. The Lititz Fire & Ice Festival and a full lineup of Christmas events fill the winter months. See our holiday eventsguide.
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Most community fairs include rides, animals, food, and live shows, so they suit families. Check each fair’s event page for hours and ticket details before you go.
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The Lancaster County events calendar lists dates, towns, and venues. For what’s on right now, see events in Lancaster PA.
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