2024 summer fairs and festivals in Central Pennsylvania

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Summertime is one of the best times of the year. It means warm weather, the outdoors, camping, beaches, lakes, vacations, and, of course, festivals and fairs!

With rides, games, fair food and even musical performances, most fairs have a little something for everyone. From the thrill seeker to the foodie, county fairs tend to top many people’s summer “to-do” lists.

We’re compiling a list of fairs and festivals around Central Pennsylvania that you might like to check out.

Did you know? Elvis Presley once lost a talent show at a local fair. A lot those judges knew, huh?

If you want to add a festival to the list, email digitalnews@wtajtv.com .

Bedford County

36th Annual Classic Weekend — July 11 – 14 in Alum Bank

150th Bedford County Fair — July 21 – 27 in Bedford

Blair County

Williamsburg Community Farm Show — Aug. 18 – 24 in Williamsburg

Sinking Valley Farm Show — Sept. 10 – 14 in Altoona

Cambria County

1st Summit Arena Polkafest 2024 — May 31 – June 2 in Johnstown

American Legion County Fair — Sept. 1 – 7 in Ebensburg

Cameron County

Cameron County Fair — Aug. 4 – 10 in Emporium

Centre County

Philipsburg Heritage Days — July 10 – 13 in Philipsburg

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts — July 11 – 14 in State College (Youth Day, July 10)

People’s Choice Festival of PA Arts & Crafts — July 11 -14 in Centre Hall

Way Fruit Farm’s 4th annual “Art in the Orchard ” — July 11 – 13 in Port Matilda

41st Annual Bellefonte Arts & Craft Fair — Aug. 2 – 3 in Bellefonte

Centre County Grange Fair — Aug. 16 – 23 in Centre Hall

Clearfield County

Clearfield County Fair — July 12 – 20 in Clearfield

Central PA Mountains Food & Music Fest — Aug. 2 – 3 in Clearfield

Harmony Grange Fair — September 17 – 21 in Westover

Coalport Street Fair –June 15 in Coalport

Strawberry festival –June 15 in Grampian

Curwensville Days — June 19 – 22 in Curwensville

High Country Arts & Craft Fair — Aug. 25 at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds

Elk County

Ridgway Fireman’s Carnival — June 17 – 22 in Ridgway

Elk County Fair — Aug. 6 – 10 in Kersey

Huntingdon County

Huntingdon County Fair — Aug. 4 – 10 in Huntingdon

Jefferson County

Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair — June 16 – 22 in Sykesville

Punxsutawney Festival in the Park — June 29 – July 6 in Punxsutawney

Jefferson County Fair — July 14 – 20 in Brookville

Somerset County

Somerset County Fair — Aug. 15 – 24 in Meyersdale

More regional fairs

Warren County Fair — Aug. 5 – 10 in Pittsfield

Lycoming County Fair — July 10 – 20 in Hughesville

Picklesburg — July 18 – 21 in Pittsburgh

Fulton County Fair — July 28 – August 3 in McConnellsburg

Mifflin County Youth Fair — Aug. 3 – 10 in Reedsville

Indiana County Fair — Aug. 26 – September 2 in Indiana

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Be sure to keep your eyes open later this year for our list of fall festivals you won’t want to miss.

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