Very late posting this review, but the PA Renaissance Faire was awesome! Very big, and plenty of…read moreevents with food and vendors. Parking was really easy as well, and lots of fair-goers in costume which was cool. The weekends are themed and family friendly. We really liked the Scotch Egg stand. The jousting tournament was very cool (kind of like Medieval Times dinner tournaments, if you've been to those before)

Really nice Ren Faire. Lots of characters walking around to interact with. The performers were all…read moregood as well. We got to see the last performance of Don Juan and Esmeralda which was a real treat. Food was all good and lines were not long at all. The kids had a blast, we'll be back.

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.

Great little theater in Harrisburg with talented crew. They have alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks…read moreto grab before the show and during intermission. Seats were comfortable and the theater is small enough that it's an immersive experience with actors being just a few feet away. We watched the Christmas carol and it was a great show , sound tends to get loud based on where you are sitting and fog gets a bit heavy since it's a small room but cool experience overall. Would look for more events and check them out in the future

Every single thing about this place is magical and perfect! Intimate and creative shows, incredible…read morestaff, the youth programs are life changing to watch (and to participate in as kids have told me), I am literally obsessed with this place!! So thankful HBG has a home for these talented people!!!

This is a fun three day event that the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church puts on every year. I…read moretried the chicken dinner which came with green beans, rice, a roll, and garden salad for $11. For dessert, I was hoping to try the baklava cheesecake, but they had sold out. Instead, I went with the loukoumades garnished with nuts, honey, and cinnamon. Yum!

A Celebration of Color, A delightful evening fundraiser at Susquehanna Art Museum featuring the…read moredebut solo exhibition, "If Herr Street Could Talk" of a Harrisburg High School 2004 graduate, Alteronce Gumby, a contemporary artist. It's great to support local talent and connect with friends at art fundraising events.

The museum is a bit small but the works are nice. Very friendly person, who took the $10 payment…read morefor entry, was very helpful/informative too. There was also a person on the 2nd floor that helped provide some info about some of the artwork we saw up there. The museum was still very quiet when I visited on a late Saturday morning (around 11am).

My first time was this past weekend and I LOVED it. I tagged along with my husband and some of his…read morefriends since I was told I didn't have to dress up. I didn't don a costume but lots of people did and they're all willing to have their pictures taken. Lovely. I heard that this festival is less popular than the renaissance one in terms of number of people but this place was pretty well attended. In fact, I think it struck a good balance: good crows but not so packed you could barely move and all the lines stretch for miles. Tons of beer and cider options (also a dairy free fresh fruit smoothie cart for those opting for a healthier route). Stay hydrated (and the women's restrooms were surprisingly very clean, in case you were too hydrated ;) There are several artisanal stands selling everything from tie-dyed kilts to tote bags, other shops have your regular funnel cake and even a cute little tea shop that was surprisingly well stocked with both tea and accessories. There is so much to look see...you can't do it all in one trip. Also I can't forget about the jousting, live bands/performances etc. Thank goodness there was a ton of available seating. My husband promised me a turkey leg and I definitely got one (cost about $8, I'm told this is a price increase). It was huge and perfectly seasoned, very satisfying. Get your dollar bills ready to play some of the games or go on the little rides. (Maybe if you win enough coins you can get some prizes). The game attendants were witty and funny, definitely got you to stop and spend the $3. Finally, parking was a breeze. The attendants do a great job of keeping things orderly. This is such a great place for all ages including kids on a beautiful sunny day. (Some of the stuff seems like it's not just Celtic, but that didn't take away from the fun).

Been in attendance for 5 years. Always a great time. Be prepared to learn, drink, and be watching…read morethe best live music ever.

I have long enjoyed Renaissance faires, having attended my first one when I was a teenager and they…read morewere simpler gatherings with tents & music. Over the years some became "purpose built" sites with permanent structures owned largely by the merchants, entertainers & purveyors who occupy them. Renaissance faires don't run all year. Some are restricted by local ordinances to only a certain number of weekends. The rest of the time the sites just sit there. Pennsylvania's Renaissance Faire is built on the grounds of another business - the Mount Hope Estate and Winery. Th I s means part of the site is used all year. In past years, Mount Hope has run many other seasonal events, such as Dickens themed dinner theater inside the Estate Mansion. It was only a matter of time before they came up with an outdoor event that captures the experience of a Faire: Yuletide. In its second year, it's becoming popular. Why? Because it's fun. Yuletide operates on a smaller scale than the summer Faire. Part of the grounds are closed off and not all the merchants are open - though plenty are. That means easier parking and few long lines. Yay! Lion and I attended this year. It was his first Faire and honestly I think he was largely motivated by a desire to secretly ship for Christmas & birthday gifts for me. Not a bad strategy on his part. We got there just before they opened. Just like at summer faires there was the ubiquitous "Faire-gating" where people hang out by their cars, many putting on or accessorizing their garb. It's jovial and laid back. We headed to the entry, where people were mingling, waiting for the gates to open. There were characters - Krampus, The Snow Queen, Jack Frost and others. Lion made a beeline to the Mount Hope Distillery where he had a few samples & purchased a bottle. They held it for him to pick up when we left. Nice! We then went to walk the grounds, stopping at various merchants. We played games, I got to smash some glass bottles at the Wreck It stall (cathartic), caught some shows abc generally enjoyed the atmosphere. Not everyone dresses up, just like at any Faire, and there are usually some who dress as sci-fi/fantasy/superhero characters. They're fun too, and it's a welcoming environment. I did. Lion didn't. It was fine. Pro tip: compliment anyone dressed up in period style clothing. People spend a lot of time putting these together and Ed all love it when others say "wow! That's a great hat!" for example. It was chilly of course. It's December. For "Rennies" it's a chance to wear heavier clothing pieces that we'd melt in during the warmer months. They had some of this big propane outdoor heaters you see at restaurant outdoor dining places, there are some indoor places, and there's lots of walking to help keep you warm. We had an excellent time and will definitely go again.

Attended Yuletide on the grounds of the PA Renaissance Faire on a cold day in December with a group…read moreof friends. We love that the PA Ren Faire grounds have permanent structures and spaces that retained their theming and usefulness even in the cold. Only portions of the Faire were up and running. The maps of the event were very helpful to figure out what we wanted to see, participate in and to eat. One member of our party was dismayed by the lack of scotch eggs. There were many characters roaming around to meet and with whom to take photos. Some attendees outfits were so beautiful and elaborate that it was difficult to tell if they were characters or attendees We watched a show by a hysterically raunchy comedian, took photos with Krampus. We did some shopping. Most of the vendors we saw were also from the Ren Faire, some offering holiday specific goods. There were many areas set up for taking the perfect Instagram shot. We had an AMAZING lunch at the Anchor and Mermaid Tavern. The pot roast and mashed potatoes were really good- tender and beefy, with a good amount of gravy. Plus it's an inside restaurant where we could take off our coats and winter layers for a little while. I had a great time with my friends, and talking with other people at the firepits making s'mores with a complete kit that they were selling. Also, don't miss going through the mansion and see all of the amazing decorated Christmas trees.

The 2nd annual Choctoberfest (CF) took place yesterday in ChocolateTown Square on a perfect autumn…read moreday. The music from local bands was playing, beer was being poured, bites were being eaten and -most importantly- the chocolate was sweet. All of those things came together for a family-friendly fall festival. I heard about the event on Yelp and decided to check it out. I'm glad we went on such a gorgeous day. Admission was free and parking was easy at the lot across from the theater. One of the nice things about a small festival is that you don't have to walk for miles to see everything. The area for listening to the bands was a great spot for viewers; they had haystacks for seating and tall tables throughout the park for drinking and eating. The lights strung from the trees were a nice touch. However, the tents area was cramped, crowded and not where I wanted to be. I wish they had a better space to spread them out. Luckily, once people got their items, they were able to move over to park area. The lines weren't too long, thankfully. I didn't eat any of the bites, but I did try one of the beers and it was good. In the back, they also had some activities for the kids. There was a bounce house, chalk drawing, free pumpkins and bags to paint, Frisbee Toss and a few others. They also had some portable toilets along with a hand washing station, which was good for those chalky fingers! I would definitely go back next year and I bet they will continue to grow. It seemed like a well-organized event and Hershey is a nice town to visit. I'm not a fan of festivals in general but CF is my type of small-town festivals. I'll be back!