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2015 Events


January 31 - February 2 - Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney - Come watch the famous Punxsutawney Phil predict the end of winter. Also crafts, a scavenger hunts, corn hole tournament, chili and wing cook-off, chain saw carving, a hay ride and much more. 814-618-5591 (12422)

February 21-28 - Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous, Ridgway - The Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers' Rendezvous is a fun event where artists from different areas can come together to share their work and skills. It is an opportunity to learn more about the art and to showcase works of chainsaw art. 814-772-0400 (12420)

February 28 - March 8 - The Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia - All proceeds from the Philadelphia International Flower Show, including tickets and sponsorship contributions, support The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and its acclaimed urban greening program, Philadelphia Green. The 2013 Flower Show's theme is "Brilliant." The show will focus on the creative genius of the United Kingdom (UK) as it takes visitors on a whirlwind tour of the UK and its culture. 215-988-8800 Pennsylvania Convention Center - 1101 Arch Street (12421)

April 10-19 - Berks Jazz Fest, Reading - The Berks Jazz Fest strives to bring great Jazz Music to Pennsylvania. Each year this event takes place in Reading, Pennsylvania. Past performers at the festival have included: Denis DiBlasio, Dianne Reeves, David Benoit, Norman Brown, and Althea Rene. 610-898-1930 (12430)

June 18 - Jubilee Day, Mechanicsburg - The Mechanicsburg Annual Jubilee Day is a one day street fair. It is one of the longest running in the nation, and features many different vendors who come to display and sell their wares. There are always games, arts and crafts, food, and much more at Annual Jubilee Day, which means you will not find yourself lacking for things to do if you attend. 717-796-0811 Main Street (12423)

June 27 - July 5 - Kutztown Folk Festival, Kutztown - The Kutztown Folk Festival has a number of things to do. The Festival features a horse drawn carousel, a children's petting zoo, a train pulled by a tractor, and more. There also is live entertainment, square dancing, and a number of arts and crafts that will be on display. 888-674-6136 Kutztown Fairgrounds - 450 Wentz Street (12424)

July 3-5 - Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, Gettysburg - The Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment is a reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. This event is designed to help the nation remember this battle which is so important in our nation's history, as well as to help remind us of the cost of war. 717-338-1525 (12425)

August 2-8 - Union County West End Fair, Laurelton - At the Union County West End Fair there are always lots of things to do. The activities at the fair are varied; ranging from 4H-FFA exhibits to tractor pulls and a car and truck show. The possibilities at to what you can do at the fair seem endless. Don't miss the opportunity to have some fun at the Union County West End Fair. 570-922-1445 Lincoln Park - 1111 State Route 235 (12426)

August 9-15 - Huntingdon County Fair, Huntingdon - The Huntingdon County Fair hosts a wide variety of events throughout. Activities at the fair include: a demolition derby, a number of exhibits, and fair queen pageantry. Don't miss the opportunity to come and see all of the livestock as well. 814-643-4452 Huntingdon County Fairgrounds - 10455 Fairgrounds Road (12427)

August 22-29 - Somerset County Fair, Meyersdale - This year's Sommerset County Fair should feature lots of fun things to do. The Sommerset County Fair will have bingo, a bake sale, a semi-truck pull, livestock exhibits and shows, and a fair talent show. Additionally, there will be a number of family and carnival games available at the fair. 814-634-5619 (12428)

September 20-26 - Beaver Community Fair, Beaver Springs - The Beaver Community Fair features a variety of different types of entertainment including performances by: Vespers, Saving Grace, and others. There also will be other activities such as a tractor pull, bale throwing and horse shoe pitching. 570-658-4963 Beaver Community Fairgrounds - 785 Snyder Street (12429)