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York County Carnivals and Fairs

Don't miss these fun filled Summer Carnivals, Street Fairs & Festivals!

By Sarah Frane Editor-Publisher Macaroni Kid York April 16, 2023

Summer in our family means lots of outdoor fun! From family picnics and fishing to catching fireflies, there's always something to do. Our favorite Family Summer Tradition, however, is to attend every town carnival, fair and festival in Southern York County!  There's just something about the smell of cotton candy,  the rides, the sound of the bands playing in the background, the food, and the bright lights of the fireworks that always takes me back to my childhood.

Summer  Carnivals and Fairs in SoYoCo are also used to help raise funds for many of our local Fire Companies and Community Groups. This means there is no shortage of carnivals to pick from! To help you find all the info for the SoYoCo  Carnivals, Street Fairs, and Festivals we've compiled the list below. We hope that your family will be able to enjoy all of them!


1. Glen Rock Arts & Brew Festival 

June 3, 11:00 am -5:00 pm 

The Friends of Glen Rock Borough are proud to announce the 2023 Glen Rock Arts & Brew Fest will be held on Saturday, June 3 2023 in downtown Glen Rock!

This family-friendly event will showcase local businesses and artisans in a fun-filled, Borough-wide festival designed to encourage community connectivity, and promote economic and cultural growth.
Featuring:
- Vendors showcasing and selling locally made, original art, crafts, and foods
- Live musical performances in Ruins Hall
- Family fun games, crafts and entertainment throughout the day.
-Beer Garden

Entertainment schedules will be available online and at the information booth. All schedules are subject to change.

GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE

Brew tickets can be purchased here 

DAY OF BREW TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT RUINS HALL CASH & CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED


2.Codorus State Park: Experience Codorus Outdoors

June 9- 10 

Join us for a celebration of outdoor fun, environmental education, good food, live music and local craft artisans overlooking the beautiful Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park. Activities include: 

  • FREE Kid's Zone
  • FREE Local Bands
  • FREE Axe Throwing
  • FREE Nature Programs  including...
  • Ryan the Bug Man!
  • Picture
  • Peacock Peak Rock Climbing Wall
  • FREE Planetarium
  • FREE Rock Climbing Wall
  • FREE Kayaking
  • FREE Pontoon Boat rides
  • FREE Kid's Water Fun!
  • FREE Kid's Mud & Dirt Fun!
  • Picture
  • Mud Fun!
  • FREE Geocaching
  • FREE Dunk Tank
  • FREE Obstacle Course
  • Local Craft Artisans
  • Food Vendors
  • AND MUCH MORE!

Tickets are $10 Per Car Admission  
Buy online or at the Gate (No refunds on pre-paid tickets.  There is limited cell service at the park, so please print your ticket.)
Main Entrance on Sinsheim Rd - Main Launch.


3. Red Lion Suds and Songs 2023

June 10 1:00 pm-8:00 pm

More info to come  


4. Penn-Mar Irish Festival

 June 17 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Enjoy some of the best traditional and contemporary Irish musicians in Pennsylvania and Maryland, along with special guests from Ireland, Canada, and around the U.S., plus Irish dancers, Irish food, cultural workshops, free children’s activities, and a wide variety of vendors offering Irish goods including gifts, clothing, jewelry, music, books, pottery, photography, stained glass, and more.

Admission is FREE for ages 15 and younger. Advance tickets are $15 Tickets at the gate will be $20.

Click here for full details and the entertainment schedule. 

Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. 

Pets are prohibited.

Children’s Tent ends at 6 p.m.

Retail vendors may start to pack up once the last band begins.


5.Fawn Grove Olde Tyme Days 

June 23, 24, & 25, 2023

The 33rd Annual Fawn Grove Olde Tyme Days is June 23, 24, 25, 2023, and benefit the Citizens Volunteer Fire Company in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania. Come on out and take a step back in time to watch all kinds of tractor pulls on our track and gas engines, and LOTS OF TRACTORS! This year's feature tractor is Case IH & the feature gas engine is McCormick-Deering. You can also enjoy dancing, live bands, kid’s events, great food, flea markets, a parade on Saturday and much more!
Admission is FREE! Parking is also FREE at Kennard-Dale High School with a FREE shuttle to the show grounds.


6.Shrewsbury Volunteer Firemen’s Annual Carnival 

June 26 – July 1 

OPENING EVERY NIGHT AT 5:30 PM 

Rides Opening at 6:00 pm & Nightly Entertainment shows start at 7:00 pm

74th annual Shrewsbury Fireman's Carnival. This year's carnival is scheduled for June 26-July 1, 2023 featuring carnival rides, games, food, raffles, and live entertainment. OPENING EVERY NIGHT AT 5:30PM

Live Entertainment: 

Monday: Fast Lane (Country)

Tuesday: Dean Phillips Band (Bluegrass)

Wednesday: RockBox (Variety

Thursday: Chris Woodward & Shindiggin (Country)

Friday: Grant Bryan Band (Country)

Saturday: Stonewood (Country/Southern & Classic Rock)


Fire Company Games/Raffles:
-BINGO: starting every night
-Nightly 50/50 drawing
-Flower Wheel
-Chance
-Rip Off Tickets
-Candy Wheel

Food:

Carl's Cookshack:
Pit Beef, Pit Ham, Pit Turkey, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausage, Fish Sandwich, French Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Popcorn Chicken
***Menu subject to change***

Funnel Cake Stand:
Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Fried Smores, Fried Snickers, Fried Milkyway, Apple Fritters, Fried Twinkies
***Menu subject to change***

Rides:

Rides by Russ Amusements

Ride All Night Wristbands- Price TBA


Fireworks:

Date TBD

Thank you to our FIREWORK SPONSORS

Gold Sponsor: Russ Amusements, Saubel's Markets

Red Sponsor: Shrewsbury Beer and Soda, York Building Products

White Sponsor: Smith Brothers Garage, Stonebridge Dental, Markets at Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Dental Associates, Freedom Outdoor Design LLC., Almony's Landscaping, Titanium Athletics, Sons of Sicily

Blue Sponsor: Keller Brown Insurance, H.L. Bubb Insurance, Glatfelter's Insurance

NO PETS - NO ALCOHOL - NO COOLERS

Please enter  at Playground Ave. - Off N. Main St. 




7.New Freedom Lions Carnival  

July 3th – July 8th, 2023

Each year the New Freedom Lions Club hosts an annual carnival to raise funds for local charities. All funds raised go directly back to the community, organizations like the girl and boy scouts, the New Freedom Fire Company, New Freedom Ambulance Service,  SYC Library,  New Freedom Community Center, and many others. The carnival is manned by many volunteers who work for the good of the community. If you would like to volunteer or help out in any way please contact our club president   Patti Wurtzbacher 443-955-8697

The carnival is located at Marge Goodfellow park in downtown New Freedom, Pa.

Entertainment and Activities Schedule:

Monday July 3th

“Zen” (Classic Rock)

7:00 to 10:30 PM

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Tuesday July 4h

“Allusive Green”

https://m.facebook.com/people/Allusive-Green

7:00 to 10:30 PM

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Wednesday July 5th

“Josh Christina” (Rock and Roll)

Click here for website link

7:00 to 10:30 PM

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Thursday July 6th

“Stonewood” (Country and Classic Rock) 

https://www.facebook.com/Stonewoodblues/

7:00 to 10:30 PM

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Friday July 8th

“Ren Williams Band”

7:00 to 10:30 PM

Big Fireworks show at 10:30

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Saturday July 9th

“Joe Forrester” (Elvis and Rock and Roll)

7:00 to 10:30 PM

New Freedom Parade starts at 4:00 PM

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“NO PETS ALLOWED ON CARNIVAL GROUNDS”

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FIREWORK DISPLAY SPONSORS, INCLUDING:

MAJOR SPONSOR—PEOPLES BANK

Knapers Stop n Go

Aero Energy

Almony’s Athletic LLC

Harry L Bubb Associates

Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care

Marlin’s Auto Center

A Child’s Place

Bonkey’s Ice Cream & Snoballs

Clearview Excavation

Freedom Outdoor Design LLC

Neil & Cathy Taylor

Eden Tool Company

Almony’s Property Solutions Inc

Openshaw Plumbing, Heating & Air LLC

VFW Post 7012

Don & Jackie Uphouse

Rich & Tammy Neubauer

Smith Bros Garage

Wineholt & Son Blacksmiths 70 yrs of svc

Rich & Tammy Neubauer

Hardscrabble Brewery (D Weaver)

Saubel’s Market Inc

Burkentine Properties

SYC Rotary Club

Crescent Industries, Inc


8.Mason Dixon Fair 

July 10 - July 15

There's so much to experience at the Mason-Dixon Fair we can not list it all! Please click here for a full schedule of events. 


9.Eureka Volunteer Fire Department Carnival

July 17-July 22

More details will be listed soon! 



10.Jefferson Carnival  

July 17th to July 22nd Gates Open at 5:30 pm

Jefferson Carnival has been located in Jefferson since 1954. It is a non-profit organization that helps to support 3 different organizations. A majority of Carnival stands are run and operated by volunteers. Bring your family and friends and support the carnival while eating great food, playing games, enjoying the rides and listening to great music.


Entertainment and Activities Schedule: 

July 17 – Remington Ryde – (Blue Grass)

  (Multiple awards thru years including Nashville TN) 

  Rides - $15 Armband or Books & Tickets


July 18 – Dixieland Band

  Rides- $15 – Armband or Books & Tickets


July 19 – Brodbecks Band - *** Fireworks @ 10:30 pm***

  Rides - $20 - Armband or Books & Tickets


July 20 – Tall in the Saddle – (Country Classic)

  Rides - $15 – Armband or Books & Tickets


July 21 – The Wonder Trip Band – (Classic Rock & Roll) (Local Group) Rides - $20 – Armband or Books & Tickets


July 22 – The Wyatt Becker Band – (Country) ( Local Group)

  Rides - $20 - Armband or Books & Tickets

FOOD STANDS OPEN AT 5:30 pm

BINGO STARTS AT 7:00 pm

SHOWS START AT 7:30 pm

RIDES START AT 6:00 pm

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

NO COOLERS

NO PETS

ATM onsite 


11. York Fair

July 21 - 30, 2023.

Click here for full details and the entertainment schedule 


12.Red Lion Street  Fair 

August, 12

Red Lion Area Business Association (RLABA) is proud to offer the local community the Red Lion Street Fair event each summer. This year’s Street Fair will be held from 9 AM-4 PM, rain or shine. Vendor registration and information is scheduled to be available on the RLABA website. Looking forward to seeing you in August!


13. Dallastown Carnival 

August 15-19

Please visit the carnival webpage for full details https://www.dallastownboro.com/carnival-4/ 


14Hellam/Eastern York Rec Carnival 

August 23- 26

More info to come 


15. Dover Fire Co Carnival 

August 31-September 4

Dover Fireman’s Fair 2023 will be Thursday August 31st thru Monday September 4th. Rides, games, food, bingo and displays will be available. Dinner serving at 4 pm daily. Rides open at 5 pm on Thurs, Fri and Sunday; 3 pm on Sat and Monday.

Thursday August 31st – Baked Turkey Pie – Borderline (country) 6:15 and 8 pm.

Friday Sept 1st – Roast Beef Platters – Jesse Garron’s “A Tribute to Elvis” 7:15 and 9:15.

Saturday Sept 2nd – Chicken Corn Soup - Dave Kelly Band (country) 7:15 and 9:15 pm

Sunday Sept 3rd – Boiled Beef Potpie – Troy Angle (Bluegrass) 6:15 and 8 pm

Monday Sept 4th – Ham Platters - Pat Garrett, Suzy Dalton and the Pat Garrett Band 6:15 and 8 pm


For more carnival fun be sure to check out our Gettysburg-Hanover Carnival Guide here

Know of a carnival, or festival we missed? Let us know  by emailing the info to sarahfrane@macaronikid.com