I used to love this place. Five years ago, I would have given five stars, but now, forget it. The…read moreticket prices are reasonable but the food sucks and is way, way overpriced. Bring in some good food vendors and lower the prices. Or at least make the food match the price. Ten bucks for a lemonade? Spare me! Editing to say more: they let you bring in empty containers to fill with water, but the water tastes terrible! We were under very hot conditions, and people were leaving left and right. My wife got overheated and we left, too. I don't like complaining, but the food and drink policy is seriously backward. "It's a business"? Then stop trying to pretend like it's a public service.

Two weeks ago, I attended an 11 am Frederick Key's game with my two-year-old grandson, daughter,…read morehusband and my 87-year-old father. It was an extremely hot day. By the 5th inning, it was pretty uncomfortable for several members of our party (including me). Then my daughter went to Guest Services to see about getting out of the heat. That is when Ben G. came to the rescue and relocated our group to an air conditioned sky box. The last half of the game was extremely enjoyable despite the loss. Thanks Ben and the Frederick Keys for your great customer service.

Tip: This arena is located at Hersheypark…read more Hersheypark Sports Complex contains Giant Center, which is home arena for the Hershey Bears, which is the American Hockey League (AHL) farm team of the Boston Bruins. The Bears have an amazing winning record. Years ago, when the Manitoba Moose (the AHL farm team of the Winnipeg Jets) was making its playoff run, it had a series against the Hershey Bears. Like the passionate hockey fan that I can be, I did a road trip from Markham to Hershey, PA. I also visited the Hershey store while I was in the city. I love Hershey's chocolate, but I was here for the game. I attended game 4 of the playoffs series. I remember speaking to a parking attendant and paying for parking. She said, "Go, Bears!" to me. She didn't realize that my vehicle had a Ontario licence plate and I was likely cheering for the opponent. I don't recall getting any snacks or drinks during the game. I do recall having a decent view of the rink and being sad that the Moose had lost against the Bears in that game. Bears fans are passionate folks. It was nice to see. One of these days, I'll need to return and take in an AHL game. I wasn't on Yelp back then and didn't take a ton of photos. I will next time. (354)

Season Ticket Holder Perspective (Section 104, Row C, Seats 1 & 2)…read more If you're going to do hockey in Hershey, you do it at the Giant Center and my seats (Section 104, Row C, 1 & 2) are chef's kiss for Hershey Bears games. Three rows off the ice means you feel every hit, hear every skate carve, and occasionally get a good "did-I-just-flinch-at-a-puck?" moment. And if you're lucky you might just get a puck! The view straight across the ice is fantastic. Now... the view down toward the far goal on the right? Yeah, no. The distortion from the glass is rough. It's like watching hockey through a funhouse mirror. You'll catch the general idea but don't expect crystal clarity unless the play comes back your way. Sound System for Bears Games: Let me be blunt... it's aggressively loud. Like "why am I being yelled at by speakers during warm-ups?" loud. If you're sensitive to sound, bring earplugs or prepare to be spiritually tackled by the decibel levels. Concerts: This is where the Giant Center gets unpredictable. Most concerts I've seen here suffer from rough acoustics... muddy sound, too much reverb, and vocals that disappear into a void. BUT Trans-Siberian Orchestra on 11/23/25? Shockingly great. Crisp, powerful, balanced. It was the rare show where the sound team actually tamed the concrete cavern. Parking: Oh boy. Getting in and out is a nightmare. It is chaos every single time. Too many lanes funneling into too few exits. Every event at Hershey Park, Hershey Stadium AND the Giant Center all fighting for the same roads. If you come here often, pack patience and maybe a snack for the car. Food & Concessions: Perfectly average venue fare, nothing amazing, definitely nothing healthy, and priced like it's made of truffles and hopes. You're paying for convenience and location, not culinary excellence. Overall: This is our local go-to venue, and I'll always show up for my Bears and the big touring acts. The energy is great, the games are a blast, and concerts can be magical when the sound behaves. But between the parking mess, inconsistent acoustics, and sensory-overload sound levels at games, it's far from perfect. Still... it's Hershey. It's home. And I'll be back in my same seats next week yelling for the Bears.

All together a wonderful venue!…read more Came here for a Forrest Frank concert and unfortunately got thunderstormed out :( which isn't exactly the Venus fault but something to keep in mind when heading to an outdoor concert. Thankfully the concert got rescheduled to the following day and I was able to experience everything about Hershey stadium. The stadium itself is wonderful, all the seats are great and the sound and screen quality is excellent. Bathrooms are very nice and super easily accessible from the grandstands. I didn't get anything from the vendors but the options looked decently solid, just kinda your basic stadium food.

So they have inconsistent rules. The people in leadership who were female were rude and nasty…read more Holly the liar in green when asked her name would lie to my face She claims nobody has a metal seat but lied about it also. The lady in white said that nobody on her side got seats in but couldn't say others didn't allow them in. The woman were beyond rude and unprofessional. Tim Mcgraw Fiasco Inconsistent Statements: * We don't allow metal seats at all (Chris Stapleton concert had many) * If you get prior approval for medical reasons it's allowed * We don't allow them at all * Nobody currently inside has any * I don't know if anyone got in at a different entry point * If we allow them and you decide to use it as a weapon (only those getting over served alcohol will behave like that) * If something happens you can sue (I could sue if I am sitting on a seat with no back and get injured) * I am not going to continue answering your questions (Holly--who lied when I asked for her name because she didn't want a complaint made) The gentleman we talked to was nothing but polite and professional. Sadly the same can't be said about the two women.

Are you new to Central PA? Building a home, refreshing your home, or yard? The 2026 PA Home &…read moreGarden House is definitely worth a visit to learn about the products/ services and expert advice available in the area, as well as the companies that offer them. The Garden Show participants include Ashcombe, a major sponsor, The Palmyra Greenhouse, and landscape companies. Marketplace Shopping includes: doggy treats/products, herbal teas, and David's Furniture Finally, check the PA Farm Show Complex website for a $2.00 off $10 parking fee. The website also lists which days offer discounts and a comprehensive vendor list of this year's show.

Annual PA Farm Show is a must see!…read more I believe this event is hosted every winter beginning in January. Event is indoors! I also think this show is the biggest indoor one in the USA! Food here is surprisingly good. Sure, some food is more carnival/fair food. But there are also unique options like potato donuts, pierogis, local fresh fruits, and excellent local milk shakes. Event is no cost and plenty of parking options - make sure to look at their website. There are also unique shopping options. For things to do, you can watch shows of the animals, go to petting stalls where you can pay to hold or play with certain smaller animals, or go to stalls when the show animals and talk with their owners.

Beaver Stadium was an interesting and surprising experience. Especially as a Michigan State Alum…read moreand Spartan. The stadium is old and run down. However, for an outdoor game, it was an incredible, unforgettable experience. Despite the cold, it was an amazing day. And even better that Michigan State won in overtime. It was definitely a see of blue of all, with lots of chaos and confusion from Penn state fans about where they were sitting and how to even find their seats. But, everyone was respectful. The stadium did not have much service but thankfully the bathrooms were heated. Parking was hard and easier to park further away and walk. The outdoor hockey game was definitely a unique experience and I'm so grateful I was able to attend. I would definitely be interested to attend a football game here, but of course, only if MSU was playing. Go green!

Attended 2025 white-out game v Oregon. The white-out was definitely a bucket list experience…read more Pre-game traffic flow wasn't bad. Penn State fans were extremely nice! We felt welcomed and many of them thanked us for coming. One of the tailgaters even gave us shots and beer while walking towards the stadium. Stadium was under construction during the game. Made it harder to maneuver to some seating areas. Regardless of the construction, there aren't a lot of signs to help navigate the area. Entrance ticket didn't even have what gate to enter purchased seats purchased seats in section NA. There was a massive ramp to walk up to some of the seating sections. One escalator was available on the home side of the stadium. Some of the top level was setup on rafters. Port-potties were in place for that level also. I expected more screens around the concourse for it to be such a large stadium. Visitor side was packed with Penn State fans also. Stadium benches are tight and hard to enter and exit when rows are full. Might as well leave your phone in the car. . .service was very spotty. Parking: We stopped and purchased a parking pass at a gas station off the highway. I wouldn't recommend parking anywhere near the stadium. Parked in lot 44. Event staff helped waved you in. Our section was near a hill where people were getting stuck trying to park. Plenty of port-o-potties around and bags for trash. Once again there were no signs to help navigate in the lot. We ended up walking around the stadium because exit signs to specific areas were non-existent. There were no event staff in the lot assisting with exiting after the game. Took us over 2 hours to get out of the lot and to the street. Use the shuttles.

This is one of the best minor league stadiums. Very easy parking and walkable! There are amazing…read morefood options including some of the yummiest fresh fruit cups. Lots of drink options at the white claw bar! The stadium itself is clean, the staff is so friendly, the guest participation games are funny and wholesome, the players are amazing, and the vibes are 10/10. If you're visiting York, PA, you must go to a game! Plus fireworks every Saturday!!!

You can taste the homophobia in the food and beer. It is a nasty little place full of hate and…read moreintolerance

6/20/26 Very nice stadium, though a more compact venue--only half the size of the GIANT Ctr arena…read morein Hershey. However, that means parking was much easier to find & closer to the building. Lines were relatively short going in. There was a nice selection of concessions. Got great seats for very low cost! It's a quaint college town--lots of shops & restaurants nearby. Attended the TobyMac concert w/3 opening acts: Zach Williams, Seph Schleuter & Jamie McDonald. Nice light effects, confetti drops & white smoke effects. Good sound quality overall. We stayed overnight in order to avoid 4-hr round trip. Hotel was only 10 mins from venue. Would definitely return!!

We've been to many events here from gymnastics to basketball to graduations to concerts. There's…read moregood and bad to it. Parking is a nightmare, no other way to explain how badly it's handled. Getting in, the bag policy is pretty common, a clear bag or a tiny wallet and then walk through a metal detector. They scan your ticket at the door and the madness of a 30-minute wait for a wristband to get alcohol and another half hour for the actual drink begins. Last night, we were there for a concert: From Ashes to New, Three Days Grace and Shinedown. We bought our tickets at the door for half the price they're offered for on-line. The lady in the ticket office was extremely knowledgeable about seating and recommended the sidestage area. The tee-shirt line took 20 minutes. By the time I got my shirt, it was time for the show to start. I could see perfectly from our seats. Hubby missed half the first band because of the chaos over what wristband was needed for a 50-year old man to have a beer. The music was incredible. The acoustics are perfection and you can literally feel the base hit your chest. The lighting has always been a problem there. They didn't consult a photographer. We'll still go back for events because we bleed Penn State blue and white, but hope they fix the chaos.