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- Several festivals and events are scheduled in York County for the weekend of April 17-19.
- The Go Green in the City Festival in downtown York will feature vendors, music, and eco-friendly exhibits.
- Other events include the Pennsylvania Herb & Garden Festival, the Dills Celtic Festival, and a Trout Fishing in America concert.
York County residents will have their pick of several festivals planned for the weekend of April 17-19, just in time to take advantage of summery weather.
According to the National Weather Service, the weekend forecast calls for high temperatures in the 70s and 80s on Friday and Saturday. There’s a chance of showers on Sunday with slightly lower temperatures in the 60s.
Here are your weekend options:
Go Green in the City Festival – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 18, North and South Beaver Streets, Downtown York – The annual eco‑focused street festival returns to downtown York with more than 50 vendors, live music, food, kids’ activities, and sustainability exhibits celebrating green, healthy and local living. Admission is free.
Vendors expected for the festival include: Organic Remedies Spa, PA Preferred, John Wright Restaurant, YMCA Of The Roses – York, Habitat for Humanity, Craft Soup LLC, Revolt Style Studio, Children’s Aid Society, Kathy Chen – Heaven’s Honey, Big Bunny Birthdays, Keystone Kidspace, York Audubon Society, Refillism, Re-Source York, Chesapeake Alliance for the Bay, Appleby Systems Inc, House of Flowers York, Rabbit Transit, Topp Home, York County Planning Commission, Community Connections for Children, American Sentry Solar, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, CRDC Materials, Rubbish Reborn, York Fresh Food Farms, Connected Natural Health, RegenAll, Shane Weaver Law,, Ryan California State Farm Insurance, Holla Spirits, Susu’s Suds LLC, Lower Susquehanna Riverkeepers, UPMC, Good’s Disposal Services and Regal Dance Clubs.
Musical acts expected to perform include: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Caroline Rose; 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.: The Basement Boys; 1:30pm – 3 p.m.: School of Rock House Band.
Pennsylvania Herb & Garden Festival – 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday, April 17 and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, York Expo Center, All Trans Memorial Hall, 334 Carlisle Ave. – The two‑day festival features nationally recognized speakers, plant and garden vendors, demonstrations and workshops. Daily admission is $10; children 12 and younger are admitted free. For a list of vendors, go HERE.
Trout Fishing in America Family Concert – 11 a.m., Saturday, April 18, Strand Theatre, Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50 N. George St. – The Grammy‑nominated folk duo brings its interactive, family‑friendly show to the Strand Theatre as part of the Appell Center’s daytime programming. Tickets available are $10-$15 HERE.
Dills Celtic Festival – 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, April 17, and 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Dills Tavern, 227 N. Baltimore St., Dillsburg – Held at a historic tavern site, the festival celebrates Celtic heritage with live music, dancing, food and cultural demonstrations. Admission fee: $15 per day or $25 for weekend; children 12 and under are free. Ticket information is available HERE.
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Fat Back Weekend Lover Oyster Festival – Noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 18, Fat Bat Brewing Co., 101 S. Railroad Ave., Hanover – Prince’s music plays all day at this themed celebration honoring the iconic artist. The event is free to attend, with themed drinks and giveaways. Includes Jimmy’s Seafood and Oyster Tent and there will be oyster themed items for sale Go to Fat Bat Brewing for more information.
Back to the 80’s at York Tech – 7 p.m. Friday, April 17; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19 – Spartan Theatre, York County School of Technology, 2179 S. Queen St. – Get ready to turn back the clock and crank up the volume as an electrifying musical performance brings the bold spirit and unforgettable sound of the 1980s to life. Audiences are invited to experience a high-energy night filled with iconic-style music, vibrant costumes, and nonstop entertainment. Tickets are $5.72-$11.63 and are available HERE.
(List of events was compiled with the help of an AI assistant.)
(This article was updated with new information.)
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