August Events and Festivals in PA

MUSIKFEST

Watch Bethlehem come alive this summer at the region’s largest free-admission music festival in the country, Musikfest! While most shows are free, you can also enjoy a ticketed, headliner act every night of the festival, which includes artists like Megan Moroney, Riley Green, The Avett Brothers, Third Eye Blind, and more. Lehigh Valley locals and visitors from near and far gather to enjoy hundreds of free performances, main stage events, and delicious food from 60 different vendors. Grab the event’s signature refillable mug to enjoy beverages throughout the event, as well as help reduce waste.

When: July 31 - August 10, 2025 
Where: Bethlehem  
 

STEELERS TRAINING CAMP

Black and gold fans, this one's for you! Head to the scenic Laurel Highlands this August to catch the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during their annual training camp at Saint Vincent College. Watch your favorite players gear up for the season with free open practices, family-friendly activities, photo ops, and exclusive merch at the Steelers Pro Shop. It’s the perfect chance to soak up the excitement before kickoff—all with mountain views as your backdrop. Admission is free, but don’t forget your mobile ticket to enter!

When: July 24 - August 12, 2025
Where: Latrobe

HELLERICK'S FAMILY FARM'S SUNFLOWER DAYS FESTIVAL

It’s officially sunflower season in PA, and you can immerse yourself in Bucks County at Hellerick’s Adventure Farm’s annual Sunflower Days Festival. Take a leisurely walk or a delightful hayride to enchanting sunflower fields, which have been specially cultivated for sunflower selfies, exploration, and admiration. With your admission, visit their Adventure Farm, featuring more than 40 family-friendly activities for you to enjoy. Read more about upcoming Sunflower Fields and Festivals in PA.

When:  August 8 - September (exact date TBD), 2025
Where: Doylestown   
 

THE UPSTAGE MUSIC FEST

Since 2021, The Upstage Music Festival has brought people together through music by sharing national, regional, and local talent with the community. A diverse collection of music genres, including hardcore, metal, and punk, is featured, and the event raises money for local charities and nonprofits. Working closely with local vendors, the festival features regional food and merchandise for you to try and buy throughout the event.

When: August 7-9, 2025
Where: Clearfield   
 

FESTA ITALIANA

Celebrate Bradford’s Italian heritage at the annual, free Festa Italiana. Enjoy authentic and homemade Italian food, live musical entertainment, children's games, and rides right in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds

When: August 7-9, 2025
Where: Bradford  
 

ELK COUNTRY ARCHERY CHALLENGE

The Elk Country Archery Challenge will test your skills as an archer and as an athlete. This three-day event includes an obstacle course, head-to-head shootout, “meat” pack race, and a challenge course race. End this action-packed weekend with closing ceremonies to celebrate the champions and a chance to win prizes. Don't miss this ultimate test of your archery skills.

When: August 15-17, 2025
Where: Benezette   
 

STEAMPUNK NOIR PRESENTS THE ADVENTURE'S GUILD

Step into the mysterious world of Key City and attend Steampunk Noir’s Adventurer’s Guild for an expedition through the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel. This year’s theme of fantasy will bring noble knights, dark wizards, dragons, and the occasional Wereowl to the weekend’s ultimate quest.

When: August 8-10, 2025  
Where: Gettysburg   
 

MT. JEWETT SWEDISH FESTIVAL

Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival celebrates the area’s Swedish heritage with three days of community-wide events. This family-friendly festival includes the Leif Ericson Viking Ship, a Viking wedding, a dino encounter show, bubble man, petting zoos, and games. You can also enjoy a variety of live local musical performances throughout the festival.

When: August 8-10, 2025   
Where: Mt. Jewett   
 

TITUSVILLE OIL FEST

Titusville Oil Fest is the ultimate summer celebration in PA. This quintessential annual event, celebrating the state’s oil heritage, brings a mix of fun, food, and crafts to Northwestern PA. No festival is complete without a parade, and this year the festival’s theme is Heisman & Friends – The Power of the Pass, the Pen, and Petroleum. Watch unique float designs go by that tap into this iconic theme for this beloved event.

When: August 8-9, 2025
Where: Titusville   
 

35th ANNUAL PEACH FESTIVAL

Indulge in peachy delicacies like peach bread, muffins, scones, sugar cakes, and pies at the 35th Annual Peach Festival. Don’t miss the famous ice cream tent for peach sundaes, milkshakes, and pie à la mode. Activities range from local live music to wagon rides and face painting for the young ones. Come hungry and be ready for peachy fun at Hollabaugh Farms!

When: August 9-10, 2025
Where: Biglerville   
 

54th ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Visit historic Eagles Mere for the 54th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. The festival will feature dozens of vendors, local food, and live entertainment on Village Green. Support local vendors as you shop for painted and sketched original art, wood crafts, glass, pottery, and original photography.

When: August 9-10, 2025   
Where: Eagles Mere   
 

SWEET CORN AND SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

Join Brown Hill Farms for a weekend to celebrate the Sweet Corn and Sunflower Festival. This family-run farm will host local makers, vendors, and musicians. Tour the 30-acre sunflower fields, pick your very own bouquet, and cool off with some sweet corn ice cream.

When: August 9-10, 2025   
Where: Tunkhannock  
 

DRAKE DAY

Celebrate the 166^th Anniversary of Edwin Drake's well striking oil at the Drake Well Museum and Park. This year's Drake Day will let you enjoy a day at the museum with living history presentations and demonstrations, as well as a special presentation that will be given by author Cynthia Crytzer on her book "A Civil War Husband." You won’t want to miss this historic celebration in Western PA.

When: August 10, 2025   
Where: Titusville   
 

TIONESTA INDIAN FESTIVAL

The annual Tionesta Indian Festival has been a local tradition for more than 50 years. Held the third weekend in August, this event features a rummage sale, food vendors, a parade, and bed races. Bring the family to enjoy fun park rides and channel your competitive side with the cornhole tournament.

When: August 13-17, 2025   
Where: Forest County   
 

LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

Batter up for the 2025 Little League World Series! Watch 20 talented young teams from across the globe compete in one of the world’s most iconic youth sporting events. This 10-day tournament is thrilling for players, coaches, and fans. Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums seat around 3,000 fans, or find a spot on the iconic hill overlooking the stadium to witness all the incredible Little League players in action!

When: August 13-24, 2025 
Where: Williamsport 
 

SUNBURY RIVER FESTIVAL

Check out the Sunbury River Festival for two days full of live entertainment of all kinds along the Susquehanna River. This free festival near Penn State includes musical performances, river storytelling, a petting zoo, kids' activities, a car cruise-in, food truck fun, and “The Valley's Got Talent Show.” Don’t miss the festival’s final fireworks extravaganza, closing out this must-attend event.

When: August 15-16, 2025
Where: Sunbury 

CELEBRATEERIE

Come CelebrateErie at a free, three-day festival designed to bring the community together and showcase local art, food, music, and culture. The event highlights the people who make Erie worth celebrating. Enjoy the colorful artist chalk walk as you savor Erie’s diverse sights and sounds, unique cuisine, artisan vendors, and talented musicians.

When: August 15-17, 2025 
Where:  Erie 
 

PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL

The Philadelphia Folk Festival, hosted by Old Pool Farm, returns as this three-day event will have you experiencing the same vibrant energy and culture the festival is known for. This year’s lineup is jam-packed with awesome talent, which includes headliners such as John Oates, Tony Trischka’s Earljam, and Gangstagrass. Other featured musicians will showcase a rich tapestry of genres within the folk tradition. Workshops, crafts, camping, and food will make for an event the entire family can enjoy.

When: August 15-17, 2025
Where: Upper Salford Township 
 

GETTYSBURG BREWFEST & TRAIL 5K

The third annual Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5K begins with a 3.1-mile race on the Historic Daniel Lady Farm, which served as headquarters and a field hospital for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Runners, walkers, and guests can explore the barn where soldiers carved their initials and see a fragment of a Union cannonball in the barn’s floor. Post-race, reward yourself at Brewfest and enjoy local beer and cider samplings as well as live music and a variety of food vendors. Don’t miss this day filled with history and fun.

When: August 16, 2025
Where: Gettysburg 
 

MOUNT GRETNA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Film buffs, you’re going to want to put this next August event on the calendar: Mt. Gretna International Film Festival is back for its second year at the charming Gretna Playhouse! This two-day event showcases standout films from around the world, all in a cozy, small-town setting. Catch a special presentation from acclaimed filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt and stick around for live Q&As with attending directors. Don’t miss the grand finale: the official awards ceremony.

When: August 16-17, 2025
Where: Mount Gretna 
 

PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE

Travel to Merrie Olde England for the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Get ready for live entertainment, jousting knights, and royal delights. The faire kicks off this August and will continue its revelry into the fall. Celebrating 45 years this summer, every weekend has a different theme so you can be whisked away to a magical land with Fairies and Fantasy weekend or cast a spell at the Wizarding Weekend. Dogs are welcome to join in the medieval fun.

When: August 16 - October 26, 2025 
Where: Manheim
 

MOUNT GRETNA OUTDOOR ART SHOW

Nationally ranked by Sunshine Magazine, the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show is known as one of the nation’s best art shows. This historic art show features artwork and items hand-crafted by artisans all over the country while showcasing the beautiful, wooded splendor of the town of Mount Gretna. Held along the iconic cottage-lined paths, the show includes more than 200 exhibitors, 10 “emerging artists,” and the Mount Gretna International Film Festival.

When: August 16-17, 2025
Where: Mount Gretna 
 

PA BITUMINOUS KING COAL SHOW

Celebrate the regional coal heritage of Southwestern Pennsylvania at the 70th annual PA Bituminous King Coal Show with parades, pageants, car shows, competitions, and carnival rides. The weeklong festivities will end with a grand finale fireworks display you won’t want to miss.

When: August 19-23, 2025
Where: Carmichaels 
 

LAUREL HILL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Laurel Hill State Park with the free Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival. The family-friendly festival showcases musicianship, craftsmanship, stewardship, and friendship in this 4,000-acre park in beautiful Somerset County. Seven bands, artisans, food vendors, period reenactors, children’s activities, and wagon rides await.

When: August 16-17, 2025
Where: Somerset 
 

CORVETTES AT CARLISLE

Corvettes at Carlisle is the world’s largest Corvette car show, and you can bring yours to display or explore the Aerolarri Fun Field with over 3,000 Corvettes from all eras. The event features an incredible parts shopping experience, an automotive flea market, and a variety of vendors. Check out the Corvette parade in downtown Carlisle and learn first-hand from experts in the automotive industry at this memorable motor event.

When: August 21-23, 2025
Where: Carlisle 
 

KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

Hosted by UMI Motorsports Park, watch for two whole days on two distinct courses as 125 cars battle it out to crown the King of the Mountain. Featuring the nation's top autocross and pro-touring cars and drivers, witness history in the making and find out who will join the ranks of legends like Swenson, Smedegard, and Thorne in the record books.

When: August 21-23, 2025
Where: Clearfield 
 

KINZUA HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Be transported back in time at the Kinzua Heritage Festival. This family-oriented festival features artisans dressed in period costumes ready to share their knowledge with you and the entire family. Watch as artisans create their crafts and purchase some to take home. Enjoy hourly performances by storytellers and musicians performing country gospel, bluegrass, and native music. Featured bands include Spirit Wing, Wind River, Earth Angel, and Blue Mule, and be sure not to miss the festival's new horse-drawn wagon rides.

When: August 22-24, 2025
Where: Russell 
 

SEVEN SPRINGS WINE FESTIVAL

End the summer with a pop near Pittsburgh at the area’s biggest summer garden party in the Laurel Highlands at the Seven Springs Wine Festival. Enjoy complimentary wine samples from 24 Pennsylvania wineries and musical entertainment on three stages throughout the weekend. All attendees get a free souvenir wine festival glass and can sit through seminars to become PA wine experts.

When: August 22-24, 2025
Where: Champion 
 

WILDS SONSHINE FACTORY'S SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL

The Wild Sonshine Factory’s Sunflower Festival promises a weekend full of free family fun under the PA sun. Enjoy live music, vendors, chainsaw carvers, food trucks, and a car/bike show. Wild Sonshine, a distilled spirit made from sunflower seeds, is the only spirit directly made from sunflowers. Attend the event’s educational programs to learn more about this unique drink.

When: August 22-24, 2025
Where: Kane 
 

GREAT AMERICAN BANANA SPLIT CELEBRATION

The Great American Banana Split Celebration, one of the summer's sweetest events, takes place in the small town where “soda jerk” David Strickler invented the banana split in 1904. The event features crafts, games, activities, a pie-eating contest, and the crowning of the Banana Split Princess. The event also includes a 5K banana run – a great way to burn calories before indulging in the town’s famous banana splits. You don’t want to miss this mouth-watering summer celebration.

When: August 23-24, 2025
Where: Latrobe 
 

MIDDLECREEK VALLEY ANTIQUE ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL FALL SHOW

The Middlecreek Valley Antique Association’s Annual Fall Show features exhibits and demonstrations of antique equipment from rural Pennsylvania. See antique gas engine displays, wheat threshing demonstrations, and antique tractor pulls. The event also includes a car show and a flea market, as well as craft and food vendors. The free show is dedicated to preserving agricultural artifacts and educating the public about farming and the rural lifestyles of the bygone days.

When: August 22-23, 2025 
Where: Selinsgrove 
 

UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL AND OUTDOOR CONCERT

The Ukrainian Folk Festival and Outdoor Concert celebrates the 34^th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter egg) to the thunderous power, rhythm, and strength of “HOPAK” (the world’s most exciting ethnic dance), this annual event is a dazzling festival of Ukrainian folk music, dance, food, and arts right here in PA. Enjoy live reenactments from living Ukrainian history exhibitors and experience Ukrainian hospitality.

When: August 24, 2025
Where: Horsham 
 

For even more events happening across Pennsylvania, be sure to check out our full calendar of events.