Lancaster County Memorial Day Weekend Special Events

There are many special events taking place throughout Lancaster County this Memorial Day weekend.  Here is a list of local events for 2018:

On-Going Events All Weekend

Songs of the Silver Screen – American Music Theatre – Movie buffs of all ages will delight in this new, original production. Enjoy live performances from the AMT cast and band as they pay tribute to the biggest hits from movies past and present. You won’t want to miss the toe-tapping tribute of movie songs spanning decades of film making. Join us as we recognize cinematic songs made famous by icons such as: Elvis Presley, Julie Andrews, Bette Midler, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, John Williams and plenty more.

Jesus– Sight & Sound – Jesus is the musical stage adventure about the most famous person to ever walk the earth, and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever.

Home Game – Bird-in-Hand Stage – Levi must choose between his father’s expectation of an Amish life and his own deepest dreams of playing baseball in the major leagues.

Grease – Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre – Grease is the word! Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “TBirds” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby socks and pedal pushers in this rock n’ roll musical.

Saturday – May 26, 2018

Flavorfest at Mount Hope – Mount Hope Estate & Winery – Offering free parking, free admission and free wine sampling from over twenty wineries, FlavorFest provides a showcase of diverse culinary and wine offerings and the finest in artisan crafts and is sure to be a weekend of fun and delicious entertainment for the whole family.

– 2017 Dates – 

Murder Mystery Dinner Train – Strasburg Rail Road – Act 1 Productions returns to the Strasburg Rail Road to bring you their popular humor, entertainment and unique style for dinner a board a steam train! Please plan to arrive no later than the boarding time in order to enjoy the full experience and to avoid missing any clues. – 2017

Memorial Day Weekend at Dutch Wonderland – Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park – Join us for Memorial Day Weekend! Military Discounts – all weekend long!

Saturday – May 27, 2017

Memorial Day Weekend at Dutch Wonderland – Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park – Join us for Memorial Day Weekend! Military Discounts – all weekend long!

Memorial Day Parade – Mount Joy, PA, starting at 2:00 pm. The Mount Joy parade has become a well known Memorial Day Parade in Lancaster County, with its origin in the late 1800’s. This event is organized by volunteers serving on the parade committee.

Lititz Arts Fest – Lititz Springs Park – Celebrate the arts in Lititz with the help of the Lancaster Symphony in Lititz Spring Park from 2pm-dark.

Veterans Tribute in Columbia – Columbia Historic Market House – This event, co-hosted by Columbia Historic Market House and the Catholic War Vets, will include music, Presentation of Colors, Flag Folding Ceremony, and Volley.

Spring Crash at the Buck – Buck Motorsports Park – “Spring Crash” Demolition Derby Series featuring full size cars, small cars, mini-vans/trucks & more, plus a spectacular fireworks display! (Rain date May 28)

Sunday – May 28, 2017

Memorial Day Weekend at Dutch Wonderland – Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park – Join us for Memorial Day Weekend! Military Discounts – all weekend long!

Memorial Day Parade – Columbia, PA, starting at 2:30 pm. An annual Memorial Day parade fills the streets of Columbia on the last weekend of May, commemorating America’s war veterans. Events usually include a speaker with the military, followed by the parade.

Monday – Memorial Day – May 29, 2017

Memorial Day Weekend at Dutch Wonderland – Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park – Join us for Memorial Day Weekend! Military Discounts – all weekend long!

Antiques, Crafts & Collectible Show – Maytown Square – Enjoy food, antiques, art, crafts, collectibles and more at this annual outdoor show located on East High and South River Street and in the square in Maytown. The event is held rain or shine.

Memorial Day Parade – Mountville, PA, starting at 10:00 am.

Memorial Day Parade – Marietta, PA -The annual Memorial Day Parade in Marietta PA should be held on Monday, May 29 2017  from 11am to 1pm.  No parking along the parade route which starts at the school and ends in the cemetery.