Central Pennsylvania Festivals & Events
Located right next door to Hershey and just a short drive from Lancaster, Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast puts you in the ideal central location to experience the best of Central PA. Whether you’re planning a fall foliage getaway, a festive holiday trip, or a summer weekend filled with live theater and wine tastings, let our romantic Hershey bed and breakfast serve as your ultimate home base.
Seasonal Festivals & Highlights
Spring & Summer
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire: Travel back in time at Mount Hope Estate with costumed performers, jousting, and artisan markets.
July 4th Extravaganzas: Spectacular fireworks and community celebrations held across Hershey, Lebanon, and Harrisburg. The full Hershey Symphony Orchestra typically performs at the Hershey fireworks display.
Autumn
North America’s Largest RV Show: The country's premier event for RV enthusiasts, held at the Hershey Entertainment Complex.
AACA Hershey Fall Swap Meet & Car Show: The largest antique automobile show and flea market in the United States. Call Annville Inn Bed & Breakfast to book reservations early as opportunities to stay at the inn go quickly during this event.
Winter & Holidays
The Pennsylvania Farm Show: The nation’s largest indoor agricultural exposition, spanning 37 acres under roof in Harrisburg.
Candy Cane Lane: Whimsical drive-through holiday light displays perfect for a romantic winter evening. The iconic Hersheypark is open with winter and holiday magic for everyone including musicals, lights, rides and much more!
Performing Arts & Live Theatre
Central Pennsylvania boasts an incredible theater scene ranging from historic opera houses to intimate community stages.
Note: Annville Inn News, our monthly newsletter, has one of the most extensive listings of all performances happening here in the Valley available. Subscribe to keep abreast of the rich cultural heritage of our beautiful, verdant Lebanon Valley.
| VENUE | LOCATION | HIGHLIGHTS |
|---|---|---|
| Hershey Theatre | Hershey | Touring Broadway shows, concerts, and classic architecture. |
| Sight & Sound Theatre | Lancaster | Immersive, epic Biblical productions on a grand scale. |
| Gretna Theatre, aka “Gretna Playhouse” | Mt. Gretna | Professional summer stock theater under a forest canopy. |
| Fulton Theatre | Lancaster | A National Historic Landmark presenting Broadway-caliber shows. |
| American Music Theatre | Lancaster | Celebrity concerts, original touring revues, and holiday specials. |
| Harrisburg & Hershey Symphonies | Harrisburg / Hershey | World-class orchestral performances and seasonal concerts. The Hershey Symphony Orchestra is America’s largest all-volunteer orchestra. |
| Mt. Gretna Tabernacle | Mt. Gretna | A full spring/summer/fall schedule of performances under the canopy of the forest. |
| Gretna Music | Mt. Gretna | World-class music performed throughout the year. Gretna Music brings in Grammy Award, winning chamber music and quintet performers, organ and vocal concerts and much more. |
| Mt. Gretna Summer Concert Series | Mt. Gretna | Popular Music and New World Music Artists perform in various Mt. Gretna venues throughout the summer. |
| Mt. Gretna Chautauqua | Mt. Gretna | Rich summer Chautauqua programming centered on arts, education, religion, and recreation. Expect lectures, poetry readings, musical recitals on a wide range of instruments, and much more. |
Additional local favorites include Open Stage Harrisburg, Gamut Theatre, Theatre Harrisburg, Lebanon Community Theatre, Hershey Area Playhouse, and Music in the Park at Coleman Park and Mt. Gretna Summer Concerts.
Historic Mt. Gretna
Just minutes from Annville Inn B&B, Mt. Gretna is a picturesque mountain community known for its winding, wooded streets, historic Arts & Crafts architecture, and large porch-fronted homes. Home to the historic Chautauqua movement, Mt. Gretna offers:
The Gretna Tabernacle & Hall of Philosophy: Cultural lectures, concerts, and community gatherings.