Events In York County

Whether you're a festival lover, a fairgoer, or here for the holidays, there are happenings in York County for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the top things to do during your stay. 

Festivals and Fairs

Annual York County Oyster Festival

Held in October, the Oyster Fest features good music, good seafood, and family-friendly activities. 

York State Fair

Enjoy carnival rides, live shows, petting zoos and more at America’s First Fair in July. 

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

This medieval event is held from August to late October. Visitors can enjoy jousting, parades, costumes, and more. 

Penn-Mar Irish Festival

Enjoy Irish food, music, crafting, and cultural talks, and bring your kids along, too. The event runs on the third Saturday in June. 

Mason Dixon Fair

This fun summertime fair offers tractor pulls, parades, fireworks and more. It's family fun you won’t want to miss, so look for updates on this year’s dates. 

Weekend Events

Wild & Uncommon Weekend

Horn Farm Center hosts this one-of-a-kind event in September to educate visitors on the plants, locally grown foods, and nature of York County. 

PA Cowboy Weekend

Take part in Wild West train robbery reenactments and shootouts in this exciting history display this fall. 

Holidays and Cultural Events

Christmas Magic

Enjoy this LED extravaganza of over one million lights at Rocky Ridge County Park in December. 

Articles of Confederation Day

Learn more about York's key involvement in our revolution at this creatively historical event, which features an array of educational hands-on activities. 

York County Pride

June celebrates Pride, so attend  York County’s LGBTQIA+ celebration at the fairgrounds and show your support. 

Shows & Sales 

Largest Watch & Clock Show in America

This dealer event features hundreds of watches, clocks, and tools that will be for sale at the fairgrounds in mid-June.

York County Parks Native Plant Sale

Eight local businesses and a collection of nature organizations combine to sell York County native plants in May. 

Sounds of Summer

Enjoy this free outdoor concert series on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at the York Expo Center from June to August. 

Eastern Division TCA

Find the world's longest-running train show at the York Expo Center in April and October. 
 

York County is full of annual festivities for the whole family, so book your event tickets today and Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.