2023 PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 2023 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Local Events (See also: 2022 - 2021 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2016)
September 2, 2023 20th Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival Free admission. Rain or shine. A family-fun day celebrating America’s favorite food – the hamburger. Over 35 burger stands will grill and serve creative and unique combinations of burgers, all competing for the best burger award. Four stages of non-stop entertainment, two beer gardens serving beer, wine and cocktails, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and shopping in our historic downtown! Don’t miss the All-Star Burger Eating competition! Bring your buns to Hamburg, you’ll relish the experience! Attendance: 15,000. September 7-9, 2023 Northern Appalachian Folk Festival Indiana, Pennsylvania The Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, Inc. takes place on the second weekend of September each year on the main street in Indiana, PA. From culture to history to entertainment, our goal is to create a new appreciation for our region for those in attendance. September 7-10, 2023 Annual Erie's Wild Rib Cook Off & Music Festival Erie, Pennsylvania The Erie Rib Fest is celebrating 30+ years of delicious, fall-off-the bone BBQ, great entertainment arts and crafts, vendors, demonstrations, promotions and fun for the entire family. September 8-9, 2023 27th Annual Chile Pepper Festival Bowers, Pennsylvania Food festival, crafts, music all day both days, free parking in park, pepper eating contest, salsa contest and wagon rides to Meadow View Farm. No alcohol, no pets. September 9-10, 2023 38th Annual Mushroom Festival Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 'The Mushroom Capital of the World' Celebrate the mushroom as well as the beauty, history and excitement of Southern Chester County with farm tours, culinary demonstrations, children's rides and a variety of entertainment. September 9-10, 2023 Annual Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Celebrate the grape harvest and enjoy a fall weekend in historic Gettysburg while you savor the flavors of hundreds of Pennsylvania wines and enjoy live music. Sample and purchase wine from 25 Pennsylvania wineries, enjoy offerings from more than 50 food and craft vendors and dance to the region’s best live music. The event annually draws nearly 7,000 attendees. Hosted by the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and supported by area businesses and hundreds of volunteers, the festival promotes Pennsylvania wine, boosts the area economy and strengthens the local quality of life. In addition to supporting programs of the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce, the festival benefits community organizations with more than $10,000 in donations. One-day advance tickets are $20 and include a free wine glass, unlimited wine sampling and access to live music. Tickets are $25 at the gate. Two-day advance tickets are available for wine enthusiasts at $30. Youth/Designated Driver tickets are $12 and children 12 and under are free. Special pricing is available for groups of more than 15 people. Parking is free.
September 10-12, 2023 Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show - Atlantic City, Pennsylvania America's largest show dedicated to the retail confectioner, is sponsored by the Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia. September 10-16, 2023 132nd Bean Soup Festival & Fair McClure, Pennsylvania Bean Soup served daily at 12 Noon, Baking Contests, Food Contests, Farmyard Games, Shoofly Pie Contest, Horse Show, Parade, Entertainment, Amusements, Midway, etc. September 15-17, 2023 Annual Hinkelfest Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania Get ready for the Pennsylvania Dutch Tradition everyone is waiting for... the Hinkelfest Chicken Festival! It is a weekend full of fun, tons of food and outdoor entertainment for the whole family! Enjoy terrific chicken dinners and mouthwatering chicken made in a variety of ways at our food stands - chicken pot pie, tenders, chicken cheese steaks, egg rolls, grilled chicken breast sandwiches, chicken fried rice and lots more! Enjoy live music and variety shows. Head to the midway for games, rides and food booths. Show off your skills at the chicken cooking contest. Rise and shine with the Early Bird Breakfast Saturday morning! Then check out the craft show! The best part is that you can enjoy this all for FREE parking and admission! September 16-18, 2023 Annual Apple Days & Market To Go Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Kick start your autumn at our third annual Apple Days celebration! Located at Burnside Plantation, this two-day event is packed full of fall family fun and all things apple. Activities include donkey-drawn wagon rides, kids’ crafts, high horsepower wheel demonstrations, and more! Register for our Culinary Cooking Contest to prove your apple recipe is the best in the Lehigh Valley! Don’t miss our apple treats and wares, including mums, pies, doughnuts, cider, and other apple specialties. Admission is only $5 per vehicle. September 16-20, 2023 All American Dairy Show Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. The All-American Dairy Show features nearly 2,000 of the best dairy cattle shown by more than 1,100 of the best exhibitors in the nation and Canada. With 23 dairy shows in six days, including four days dedicated to youth shows, contests and programs. September 16-17 & 23-24, 2023 Penn's Colony Festival Saxonburgh, Pennsylvania With an authentic focus on the French & Indian era, that began with the 1753 journey of a 21-year-old George Washington through this region, Penn’s Colony Festival weaves history into a colonial faire featuring a village filled with fine craftsmen. The distinction of Penn’s Colony craftsmen is quality and variety in 185+ artisans who gather once a year to showcase contemporary and traditional works for the home, garden, seasonal and holiday decor, gifts and personal accessories. A mission for design integrity, renewable and safe resources and American-made wares results in artisans and work that customers have trusted for 30 years. Whether you want a custom-made primitive kitchen cabinet or to sample the soup that Food Network host and chef, Giada De Laurentiis chose as one of her favorites, come to Penn’s Colony Festival. September 20-23, 2023 Natural Products Expo East Philadelphia, Pennsylvania A trip to Natural Products Expo East is all you need to experience the new products, networking opportunities and education that'll be big news for you and your business. September 21-23, 2023 BioFach America - All Things Organic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania International Trade Fair for Organic Products. North America's largest all-organic and natural show. September 22-24, 2023 WineFest - North East, Pennsylvania At Gibson Park and Heard Park. A spectacular weekend celebration of music, arts, crafts and fruits of the vine. Purchase a glass and walk the grounds or hop on a shuttle bus and visit one or all eight wineries. LIve Music, children and family activities. Attendance: 15,000. September 30, 2023 Apple Festival - Media, Pennsylvania Linvilla Orchards Apple Festival honors apples every autumn. Pick Your Own apples are during the height of their season and you can choose from the many varieties grown right here at Linvilla. You won’t want to miss our Apple Pie Eating Contest for bushels of fun! September 30, 2023 32nd Annual PotatoFest - Ebensburg, Pennsylvania The Ebensburg PotatoFest is an annual event in Ebensburg, PA celebrating Cambria County potatoes and its growers. It is held on the last Saturday of September each year! The county is the second largest supplier of potatoes in the state. The festival is a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, entertainment, and food for the entire family. Entertainers perform throughout the day with music to please all ages. Over 200 crafters and artisans line the streets for blocks with homemade wares and food of all kinds. Join in the festivities and spend the day in our beautiful community! 2022 PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 2022 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Local Events events waiting for new datesSeptember 10, 2022 - Whoopie Pie Festival - Strasburg, Pennsylvania The Most Delicious Day in Lancaster County! The annual Whoopie Pie Festival features more than 100 different Whoopie Pie flavors and is held at the Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, located in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Who can resist rich, creamy icing spread between two soft, delicious cakes? They’ve been a favorite Lancaster County confection for years. And now the Whoopie Pie isn’t just for eating! Whoopie Pie Treasure Hunt, Pie Race, Pie Checkers, Eating Contest, and Largest Whoopie Pie. September 23, 2022 Harrisburg Wine Festival 2022 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Sample More Than 120 Wines And Meet Many Of The Winemakers From Over 30 Wineries From Around The World! 2021 PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 2021 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Local Events events waiting for new datesSeptember -, 2021 - Pocono Garlic Festival Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. Two days of extraordinary garlic laced food, arts and live entertainment. All entertainment is included with price of admission, no parking fee either! Proud to be know as one of the stinkest festivals in the Pocono's. Attendees will enjoy three stages of continous entertainment, local grown produce and over sixty food and craft vendors selling everything garlic. There is fun for all ages with family theme entertainment, live music including Christine Porter from the Voice and our fun Garlic Eating Contest as welll as a GARLIC CHOPPED Cooking Competiton. Under the education tent there will be live animal shows and garlic growing seminars. September 2, 2021 15th Savor Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Join us for a gala to celebrate our 15th year! To mark this milestone, Savor Pittsburgh will be hosting an exclusive and elegant evening under the stars! Enjoy a premiere epicurean adventure combining an unparalleled menu, ambiance and philanthropy for an elegant evening supporting Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation! 2020 PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 2020 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Local Events events waiting for new datesSeptember 5, 2020 - VegFest- Vegan Food & Street Festival Bethlehem, Pennsylvania VegFest celebrates the growing vegan culture and sustainable living practices throughout Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley. Our festival includes cooking demonstrations, renowned speakers, live music, as well as over 100 food, small business, and craft vendors from up and down the east coast. Attendance: 10,000. 2019 PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 2019 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Local Events events waiting for new datesSeptember 7, 2019 - National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Part of the Annual Mushroom Festival. 2018 PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 2018 Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Local Events events still waiting for new datesSeptember 2, 2018 Farm-To-Table Dinner Series Orrtanna, Pennsylvania Come celebrate the harvest season at Beech Springs Farm with friends and the community. Each distinctly different dinner will feature locally sourced beverage pairings and delectable menus prepared by our amazing guest chefs. Your ticket includes a self-guided garden tour, welcome cocktails, a four to six course menu created by one of our talented chefs, course pairings, tax and gratuity. There is no extra charge for the ambience and beauty of Beech Springs Farm. Space is limited to 40 people. Advanced purchase is required. September 16, 2018 - Taste of Berwyn - Berwyn, Pennsylvania Daemion Counseling Center. We're conveniently located on Bridge Avenue and First Avenue at the entrance to the park. Well known as a dining destination, Berwyn's fabulous restaurants will recreate their best dishes as food vendors in the park. Family fun will be available to all. Entry to Taste of Berwyn is free. Berwyn Bucks will be sold at the event and can be used to purchase food, beverages, raffle tickets, activities, and games. |