December Fairs, Festivals and Trade Shows Events in Pennsylvania

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Week 1

December 1-6, 2009
First week of December Fairs & Festivals in PA

Beaver County PA - Ambridge Pennsylvania
Christmas at the Village - German Traditions
Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 2PM to 8:30PM (Grounds open until 9PM.)
Old Economy Village, Ambridge, PA (Beaver County PA)
Tour the Village decorated in the traditional 19th Century German-style. Enjoy musical performances, shop at the Weihnachtsmarkt for unique gifts handmade by traditional tradesmen, and ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Experience our delectable German food, crafts, family activities, and more. Shuttle service is available. Admission is charged.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Beaver County PA Fairs & Festivals.
Beaver County PA - Beaver Falls Pennsylvania
Beaver County Festival of Trees
For details, see listings below for On-Going Events - click here.
Bucks County PA - Erwinna Pennsylvania
Old Fashion Christmas
Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 11AM to 4PM
Tinicum Park Barn, River Road (Route 32) Erwinna, PA. (Bucks County PA.)
Holiday festivities including horse drawn antique carriage rides, crafts, holiday displays, entertainment, trees and greens for sale, music, refreshments and more. Carriage rides are by reservation only. Program is sponsored by the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Contact: Jill Unger 215-489-5132
Website: www.buckscounty.org and www.visitbuckscounty.com.
Webpage with some information: Click Here.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Bucks County PA Fairs and Festivals.
Cambria County PA - Ebensburg Pennsylvania
Dickens of a Christmas
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - December 4, 5, & 6, 2009 (4th annual)
Downtown Ebensburg, PA (Cambria County PA)
Family-oriented Christmas celebration with a 19-Century and Charles Dickens theme. Participants and vendors are dressed in period costumes. Enjoy winter activities, ice sculptures, model trains, antique shopping, arts and crafts, roving entertainers and carolers, dancing, food, sleigh and carriage rides and much more. See Website for vendor application and craft show guidelines.
Website: www.ebensburgdickens.com.
- We also posted this event on our directories for Cambria County PA Fairs & Festivals and Cambria County PA Arts & Crafts Shows.
Carbon County PA - Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania
Old Time Christmas Festival
Two weekends! December 5, 6 & 7 AND December 13 & 14, 2008 (27th annual)
2009 dates not posted on the Jim Thorpe Website as of 5/26/09.
Events and fun for everyone!
Website: www.jimthorpe.org.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Carbon County PA Fairs & Festivals.
Clarion County PA - Lucinda Pennsylvania
Clarion County Festival of Trees
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - December 4, 5 & 6, 2009 (33rd annual)
St. Joseph Social Hall, Route 66N, Lucinda PA 16235 (Clarion County PA.)
Annual Festival of Trees usually held the first weekend in December with more than 40 live decorated Christmas trees, crafter and vendors displaying their unique and handcrafted items, entertainment for all ages, bake sale, raffle, Chinese auction and more.
Contact 814-226-5665 or 814-226-8018.
- We also listed this event on our directories for Clarion County Fairs & Festivals and Clarion County Arts & Crafts Shows.
Dauphin County PA - Harrisburg Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show
Wednesday thru Sunday, December 2 - 6, 2009 (26th annual)
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Cameron & Maclay Streets, Harrisburg, PA - located 2 blocks south of Exit 67-A on I-81. (Dauphin County PA.)
More than 500 vendors with unique and exclusive holiday items and gifts including crafts, jewelry, clothing, Christmas decorations, toys, household accents, ceramics, furniture, dolls, flowers, paintings, holiday foods and much more. Enjoy the large 120 ft. train display sponsored by the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society. Enjoy more than 40 decorated trees, decorated mantels and holiday displays, music, food, entertainment and more. The entire show is under one roof and one admission price covers all events.
Website: www.pachristmasshow.com.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Dauphin County PA Fairs & Festivals and Dauphin County Arts & Crafts Shows.
Indiana County PA - Indiana Pennsylvania
Blue Spruce Park Festival of Lights
For details, see listings below for On-Going Events - Click here.
Jefferson County PA - Brookville Pennsylvania
Victorian Christmas Celebration
Thursday thru Sunday, December 3 - 6, 2009
Downtown Brookville PA (Jefferson County PA.)
Annual event held the first weekend in December with historic waking tours, a Victorian Ball, house tours, horse & buggy rides, Christmas Tree Lane, doll and dollhouse show, living windows, live nativity procession and many other events that the whole family will enjoy. Craft show at the YMCA.
Contact: 814-849-4751
Website: www.orgsites.com/pa/victorianbrookville or www.brookvillechamber.com.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Jefferson County Fairs & Festivals.
Lancaster County PA - Adamstown Pennsylvania
Christkindlesmarkt
Annual event held the five Sundays before Christmas. For details, see listings below for On-Going Events - click here.
Mifflin County PA - Lewistown Pennsylvania
Festival of Ice
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 3, 4 & 5, 2009
Various locations throughout Lewistown PA (Mifflin County PA.)
Annual festival held the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving each year featuring ice sculpture displays, carriage rides, entertainment, kids activities, Santa Claus, craft vendors, food vendors and more.
Webpage: www.juniatarivervalley.org/communityevents_festivalofice.html.
- We also listed this event on our directories for Mifflin County PA Fairs & Festivals and Mifflin County Arts & Crafts Shows.
Tioga County PA - Wellsboro Pennsylvania
Dickens of a Christmas
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Main Street, Wellsboro PA (Tioga County PA.)
Annual festival held the first Saturday in December with craft vendors, food vendors, street entertainers and more. All vendors are dressed in Victorian garb. Horse-drawn wagon rides are available.
Contact: Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce, 114 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Website: www.wellsboropa.com.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Tioga County PA Fairs & Festivals.
Washington County PA - Canonsburg Pennsylvania
Old Fashioned Christmas in Canonsburg
Saturday, December 5, 2009 (20th annual)
Downtown Canonsburg, PA (Washington County PA.)
Sponsored by the Canonsburg Merchant and Professional Association and the Greater Canonsburg Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy an "Old Fashioned Christmas" in Canonsburg. Join us for lunch with Santa (reservations required), ornament making, vendors, train & hayrides, food and craft vendors, caroling and more. Visit merchants for your last minute shopping. Santa parade at 3PM, fireworks at 5PM.
Contact: Kathleen Norton, 724-745-9415 or "knorton @ kuttersedge.com" or 724-746-4665
Website: www.canonchamber.com.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Washington County PA Fairs & Festivals.
Washington County PA - Washington Pennsylvania
All-Clad Semi-Annual Seconds Sale
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 5, 6 & 7, 2008
2009 dates not verified yet.
Friday 9AM to 7PM, Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 4PM
Washington County Fairgrounds & Expo Center, 2151 North Main Street, Washington, PA 15301 (Washington County PA.)
All-Clad runs this factory sale twice a year for all their gear that is not first quality. This event is usually held in June and December.
Website: www.all-clad.com.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Washington County PA Fairs, Festivals & Trade Shows.
Westmoreland County PA - Delmont Pennsylvania
Annual Holiday BASH
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 5PM to 8PM
The Lamplighter, 330 Route 22, Delmont, PA 15626 (Westmoreland County PA.)
Biggest networking event of the year sponsored by the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit more than 60+ vendor booths, network with other Westmoreland County professionals, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and desserts, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Bring plenty of business cards to distribute! More than 500 people attended this event last year. See Webpage to register for this event.
Contact: "lisa @ westmorelandchamber.com"
Webpage for this event: www.westmorelandchamber.com/calendar_detail.asp?ID=2562.
Website: www.westmorelandchamber.com.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Westmoreland County PA Fairs, Festivals and Trade Shows.
York County PA - York Pennsylvania
Intergalactic Bead Show - December. For details, see our directory for York County PA Arts & Crafts Shows.

*Note: We have set up our monthly Fairs, Festivals and Trade Show Calendars in "Weeks" - usually running from Monday through Sunday. Note that some weeks at the beginning or end of a month may be short a few days - or include extra days (depending on when a month ends and starts.)

Week 2

December 7-13, 2009
Second week of December Fairs & Festivals in PA

Beaver County PA - Beaver Falls Pennsylvania
Beaver County Festival of Trees
For details, see the On-Going Events listings below - click here.
Bedford County PA - Bedford Pennsylvania
Family Fun Christmas Event
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Noon to 3PM
On the square located at the corner of Penn and Juliana Streets, Bedford, PA (Bedford County PA.)
Event is hosted by Downtown Bedford, Inc. with Santa Claus, carolers, ice carving demonstration, and more
Contact: 814-623-0048
- We also listed this event on the Bedford County Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Carbon County PA - Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania
Old Time Christmas in Jim Thorpe PA
Two weekends! December 5, 6 & 7 AND December 13 & 14, 2008 ( 27th annual)
Events and fun for everyone!
Website: www.jimthorpe.org.
- We also listed this event on the Carbon County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Centre County PA - Bellefonte Pennsylvania
Victorian Christmas
Second weekend of December - 2PM to 7PM
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania (Centre County PA)
Annual Victorian Christmas festival usually held the second weekend in December with residents participating in Victorian costumes, strolling musicians, caroling, carriage rids, historic homes house tour, arts and crafts show, and other activities.
Contact: The Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce at 814-355-2917
Website: www.bellefonte.com/bellefontechamber.
Webpage for this event www.bellefontearts.org/vic_cmas.htm which includes links for vendor applications.
- We also listed this event on our directories for Centre County PA Fairs & Festivals and Centre County PA Art & Craft Shows.
Forest County PA - Tionesta Pennsylvania
Tionesta Christmas Celebration - Three weekends
December 11 - 13, 18 - 20 & 26 & 27, 2009
For details, see the On-Going Events listed lower on this page - click here.
Indiana County PA - Indiana Pennsylvania
Blue Spruce Park Festival of Lights
For details, see listings below for On-Going Events - Click here.
Lancaster County PA - Adamstown Pennsylvania
Christkindlesmarkt
Annual event held the five Sundays before Christmas. For details, see the On-Going Events listings below - click here.
Lehigh County PA - Allentown Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Motorcycle Extravaganza
Saturday and Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2009
Saturday 9AM to 6PM, Sunday 9AM to 4PM
Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA 18104 (Lehigh County PA.)
Contact: PBM Productions, Inc. 610-395-5280
Website: www.pbmproductions.com
- We also listed this event on the Lehigh County Fairs, Festivals & Trade Shows Directory.
Union County PA - Mifflinburg Pennsylvania
Mifflinburg Christkindl Market
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 10, 11, & 12, 2009 (21st annual)
Thursday 4:30PM to 9PM, Friday 10AM to 9PM, Saturday 10AM to 9PM
Mifflinburg, PA 17844 (Union County PA.)
Annual German Christmas Market held the second weekend in December with unique crafts, German food, entertainment, master German wood carver and more. For three days, Mifflinburg's Market Street, with its many churches, is lined with festive outdoor huts featuring unique handmade crafts and traditional Christkindl treats.
Contact: 877-225-0737
Website: www.mifflinburgchristkindlmarket.com or www.mifflinburgpa.com.
- We also listed this event on the Union County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory and the Union County PA Arts & Crafts Shows Directory.
Washington County PA - Washington Pennsylvania
Olde Fashioned Christmas Around The World
Saturday, December 12, 2009 (12th annual) 7PM to 10PM
Washington County Courthouse, Washington PA (Washington County PA.)
Sponsored by Community Action Southwest with food, entertainment, holiday decorations, five uniquely decorated courtrooms, horse-drawn carriage rides, silent auction, cash bar and more.
Contact: Community Action Southwest 724-225-9550
Website: www.caswg.org or www.washwow.com
- We also listed this event on our directory for Washington County PA Fairs & Festivals.
Wayne County PA - Hawley Pennsylvania
Hawley Winter Fest
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - December 11, 12 & 13, 2009
Various locations throughout Hawley PA (Wayne County PA.)
Annual festival held in December with a variety of activities including caroling, gingerbread decorating, storytelling, Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. See Website for details.
Website: www.hawleywinterfest.com.
- We also listed this event on the Wayne County Fairs & Festivals Directory.

Holidays & Observances This Week:
Christmas - Friday, December 25, 2009 - U.S. Federal Holiday
New Year's Eve - Thursday, December 31, 2009

Week 4

December 21-31, 2009
Fourth week of December Fairs & Festivals in PA

Allegheny County PA - Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
First Night Pittsburgh
Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 6PM to Midnight
Downtown Pittsburgh PA (Allegheny County PA.)
New Year's Eve celebration with early evening fireworks, parade, events and activities, live music, comedians, magicians, street acts, and more.
Website: www.firstnightpgh.com
- We also listed this event on the Allegheny County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Butler County PA - Butler Pennsylvania
First Night Event - Ring In The Arts (RITA)
Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 6PM to 1AM
Downtown Butler PA (Butler County PA.)
Family-oriented event sponsored by the Butler Arts Council. Variety of activities, arts, crafters, live music, fireworks, and more! Free parking.
See Web site: www.butlerarts.org.
- We also listed this event on the Butler County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Butler County PA - Harmony Pennsylvania
Silvester Celebration! German New Year's Eve
Various locations in Harmony PA (Butler County PA.)
All day events and ball drop at Midnight. For details and schedule see Website.
Website: www.harmonymuseum.org/Silvester.htm.
- We also listed this event on our directory for Butler County PA Fairs & Festivals.
Forest County PA - Tionesta Pennsylvania
Tionesta Christmas Celebration
Three weekends - December 11 - 13, 18 - 20, and 26 & 27, 2009
For details, see listings below for On-Going Events - click here.
Indiana County PA - Indiana Pennsylvania
Blue Spruce Park Festival of Lights
For details, see listings below for On-Going Events - Click here.
Venango County PA - Oil City Pennsylvania
First Night Oil City
Held every New Year's Eve (since 1998.)
An alcohol-free, family-oriented celebration of the arts with a variety of activities. Shuttle buses available. Sponsored by the Oil City Arts Council. See Website for details.
Website: www.ocartscouncil.com.
- We also listed this event on the Venango County PA Arts and Crafts Events Directory and the Venango County PA Fairs and Festivals Directory.

Beaver County PA - Beaver Falls Pennsylvania
Beaver County Festival of Trees
Annual festival held Thanksgiving weekend and the weekend following Thanksgiving on various dates in November and December. For dates, times and details, see Website: www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org.
Brady's Run Park Lodge, 526 Brady's Run Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (For directions: www.co.beaver.pa.us/Recreation/brady_directions.htm.)
The Beaver County Festival of Trees is the perfect family outing to put you in the Holiday spirit. The Festival is held in doors at the Lodge in Brady's Run Park where the Lodge has been magically transformed into a snow-laden, Winter Wonderland with its 50 beautifully and uniquely decorated artificial trees and wreaths. In addition, there are trains, Candy Cane Lane Gift Shop, loaded with affordable gifts and trinkets, Snack Bar, Children's Craft Corner, Baskets and Raffles, and of course, the jolly old man himself, Santa. Breakfast with Santa for kids on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. See Website for information about the Annual Tree/Wreath Benefit Auction.
Contact: 724-891-5842 for reservations and more information.
Website: www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org.
- We also listed this event on the Beaver County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Forest County PA - Tionesta Pennsylvania
Tionesta Christmas Celebration
Three weekends:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - December 11, 12 & 13, 2009
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - December 18, 19 & 20, 2009
and Saturday and Sunday, December 26 and 27, 2009
Lighthouse Island and Downtown Tionesta, PA (Forest County PA.)
Tionesta Christmas Celebration with horse-drawn wagon rides, bonfire, river regatta, artisan food and gift market, music, Santa, holiday light show.
Website: www.forestcounty.com.
Indiana County PA, Indiana Pennsylvania
Blue Spruce Park Festival of Lights
Blue Spruce Park is located between the towns of Indiana and Ebensburg.
Opens Thanksgiving night. Open Thursday thru Sunday Thanksgiving weekend in November and the first weekend in December. Open every night starting Thursday of the second week in December through January 1st. 5:30 to 10PM nightly.
$6.00 per car admission. Buses $1 per person.
More than 20,000 people enjoy the self-driving tour around the lake where over 75 lighted displays are located throughout the wooded area. Crafts are for sale in the Lakeside Center and special events include visits from Santa and sleigh rides.
For more information call, 724-463-8636
Webpage: www.indianacountyparks.org/happenings/fol3.htm.
- We also listed this event on the Indiana County PA Fairs and Festivals Directory.
Lancaster County PA - Adamstown Pennsylvania
Christkindlesmarkt
Stoudt's Black Angus Expo Center, Adamstown PA (Lancaster County PA.)
Annual event held the five Sundays before Christmas with more than 50 seasonal dealers with a variety of antiques, Christmas crafts and toys, music, food and more.
Website: www.stoudtsbeer.com/events_chriskindlesmarkt.html.
- We also listed this event on the Lancaster County PA Fairs & Festivals Directory.
Westmoreland County PA – Greensburg Pennsylvania
Overly's Country Christmas
Mid November until the beginning of January
Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg, PA (Westmoreland County PA.)
Overly's Country Christmas is a nationally recognized holiday light display and Christmas Village that has been featured on numerous TV programs and national magazines. See Website for details.
Contact: 800-9OVERLY
Website: www.overlys.com.