2024 PENNSYLVANIA - November & December 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
(See also: 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2015)
November 2, 2024
Hometown Homegrown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Heinz History Center. Celebrate Pittsburgh's passion for food at Hometown-Homegrown where more than 40 local food and drink vendors will be on-site to share delicious samples of their tastiest food and drinks – plus activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the museum. November 2-3, 2024 - 49th Annual Apple Festival
Lahaska, Pennsylvania
Scrumptious apple treats including country apple butter, apple cider, apple dumplings, apple fritters and everyone's favorite -- apples dipped in caramel! Take home a bushel fresh from the orchard. Juried Artisans sell their wares and demonstrate their skills at our Street Road Green Artisan Area. Live entertainment and apple pie-eating contests add to the festivities of this traditional autumn celebration. November 7, 2024 - PizzaCon - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The 4th annual Pizza & Pasta Northeast will showcase top suppliers for pizzerias and Italian restaurants. The two-day show features a schedule of pizza and pasta demonstrations by top chefs, seminars and workshops given by industry leaders, and special presentations from featured keynote speakers. November 8-9, 2024 12th Annual Lake Erie Maple Expo
Albion, Pennsylvania
At Northwestern High School. Co-sponsored by Northwest PA Maple Syrup Producers Association, Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Council, Ohio Maple Producers Association, Western New York State Maple Producers and the Albion FFA.
November 9, 2024 Holiday Wine Festival at Spring Brook
Spring Brook, Pennsylvania
Holiday-themed, indoor wine festival. Simply select a wine or two from one of the event's wine tasting booths (all Pennsylvania wineries), some cheeses & chocolates from the specialty foods vendors, and a couple of carefully-chosen handcrafted items for each person on your list. November 9, 2024 Farm Toy & Construction Show
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Farm Toy Show & Auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. held at Lancaster Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, off route 72. For more info call (717) 656-8919. November 15, 2024 - Jan 19, 2025 - Gingerbread House Competition & Display - Lahaska, Pennsylvania
Gingerbread house competition in the following categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House; Authentic Reproduction of a Bucks County Landmark; Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation; Lights. Camera. Icing!; Holly Jolly; Teen Gingerbread Creation (Ages 12-17); Youth Gingerbread Creation (Ages 9-11); KIDS ONLY! Gingerbread (Ages 8 & under); Professional Gingerbread. A visual delight, the entries are displayed throughout the holiday season. November 22-24, 2024 National Biodynamic Conference
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Online Conference. The National Biodynamic Conference is the foremost event for biodynamic education, networking, and community building on the continent. Every other year, hundreds of farmers, gardeners, educators, activists, and interested newcomers gather in a new region for inspiring keynotes, informative workshops, networking, exhibits, entertainment, and organic and biodynamic foods. November 28, 2024 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Nationwide
There are so many events today, they are to numerous to list. November 28-December 23, 2024 Christmas Around the Farm
Media, Pennsylvania
A family holiday tradition — featuring Cut Your Own Christmas Trees! We transform the Garden Center into a Winter Wonderland, featuring Santa and his Elves, handmade wreaths, greens and holly, and a sea of poinsettias. Shop an enormous selection of timeless holiday decorations, children’s toys and collectibles you won't find anywhere else! December 5-6, 2024 Annual Festival of Ice - Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Watch professional ice carvers turn solid blocks of ice into beautiful works of art using chisels, chainsaws and blow torches. Gaze at the beautifully carved ice sculptures, go for an old-fashioned carriage ride, listen to carolers, participate in children’s activities, and even visit with Santa Claus himself. December 6-8, 2024 15th Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Mart - Gettsburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Festival’s Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Mart. Enjoy a gallery of gingerbread houses created by area chefs and artisans. At the Gettysburg Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College, Gettysburg. Free admission, both days Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a gallery of gingerbread creations, holiday art mart and activities for families. Also, participate in the gingerbread creations silent auction and People’s Choice voting. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Gettysburg Festival Inc. December 30-31, 2024 PeepsFest & Peeps Chick Drop
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Located at the iconic SteelStacks in Bethlemen, the event features those delicious marshmallow Peeps. Music, arts/crafts, 5k run, and more. The festival closes with a bang with the famous Just Born Peeps Chick Drop and fireworks. December 31, 2024 20th New Year's Eve Hershey Kiss Drop
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Live bands, great food and drinks, more family-friendly activities, and a laser and pyrotechnics display. In the heart of downtown Hershey. It includes kid-friendly new year’s countdowns and bubble wrap stomps at The Hershey Story throughout the day. New this year is a community hour from 7:30 - 8:30 pm in ChocolateTown Square. The hour will feature local dance and music groups. At 8:30 pm, the HERSHEY’S Characters join for the final bubble wrap stomp and a dance party. The main stage entertainment kicks off at 9:00 pm.
2023 PENNSYLVANIA - November & December 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new datesNovember 4-5, 2023 PA Bacon Fest - Easton, Pennsylvania
Located in Historic Easton, Pennsylvania, PA Bacon Fest has grown into one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most popular events. Named one of the country’s ‘5 Can’t-Miss Bacon Festivals’ (Parade.com) this two-day festival serves up delicious food, live music, family-friendly activities, cooking demos. Bacon on a stick. Chocolate-covered bacon. The 50/50 Bacon Burger. Bacon cannoli. Bacon Bloody Mary. Bacon Mac. Bacon Poutine. Bacon Sticky Buns. PA Bacon Fest has every salty, sweet, smoky bacon treat you can imagine! Festival is held rain or shine the first full weekend of November. Attendance: 80,000. December 2, 2023 Annual Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. More than 75 Breweries & Cideries with more than 150 beers & ciders, featuring some of the best craft brewers in the country and from around the globe. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. December 31, 2023 New Year's Eve Bologna Drop
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Ring in the new year in Downtown Lebanon as a huge edible bologna drops at midnight with the help of a fire department ladder truck. The 12-foot long bologna weighing nearly 150 pounds, made by Kutztown/Daniel Weaver Bologna Co. will be donated to the Rescue Mission. Live music and hot drinks.
2022 PENNSYLVANIA - November & December 2022
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new datesNovember 11-12, 2022 Taste! Festival of Food, Wine, & Spirits
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Festival of Food, Wine & Spirits. A showcase of restaurants, food vendors, vineyards, microbreweries, distilleries, retailers and more. The Festival was created for those who enjoy great food, fine wine, good spirits, craft beer and lively music. Nov 29-Dec 3, 2022 Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Mart
Gettsburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Festival’s Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Mart. Enjoy a gallery of gingerbread houses created by area chefs and artisans. At the Gettysburg Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College, Gettysburg. Free admission, both days Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a gallery of gingerbread creations, holiday art mart and activities for families. Also, participate in the gingerbread creations silent auction and People’s Choice voting. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Gettysburg Festival Inc.
2021 PENNSYLVANIA - November & December 2021
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new datesNovember 13, 2021 GoodTaste! Erie - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Monroeville Convention Center. GoodTaste! Pittsburgh will be showcasing food as entertainment, and the kitchen as theater! December 3, 2021 Cookies & Cocktails - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Engine House No. 16. December 31, 2021 McClure Kettle Drop - McClure, Pennsylvania
Start a new tradition at the local community event held in McClure, Pennsylvania at the McClure Volunteer Fire Company Station. Free Admission. DJ / Dancing; Food / Drinks; Modified Chinese Auction; Prizes every 15 minutes; 50 / 50 Drawing; Kids Coloring; Scavenger Hunt; Silent Auction; Beard Contest (Best Overall); Contests for children; Candy Jar guessing; Apple Relay; Civil War Cannon set off at Midnight; Lowering the cast iron kettle at midnight from the McClure Fire Co. Ladder Truck.
2019 PENNSYLVANIA - November & December 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new datesDecember 7, 2019 - Fegley’s Brew Works Craft Beer Festival
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Join us this December for an early Christmas present to yourself (and your friends). Every year, our craft beer festival features more than 50 craft beers to sample from dozens of the best local and national craft breweries and this year will be no different! Located on 3 floors at the Allentown Brew Works, Fegley’s Craft Beer Festival is not to be missed.
2018 PENNSYLVANIA - November & December 2018
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new datesDecember 31, 2018 Hummelstown Lollipop Drop
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Be part of the excitement as the clock counts down to midnight. At 11:59 the giant Lollipop will start its decent, signifying the start of the new year, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. December 31, 2018 New Year's Eve Pickle Drop
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
Dillsburg's Pickle Drop - The 25th Annual Dillsburg Pickle Drop. Traditional Baltimore Street fare includes the New Year's Eve Midnight drop of Mr. Pickle.
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