{"id":2463986,"date":"2026-06-17T16:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2463986"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:14:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:14:53","slug":"york-county-events-to-celebrate-juneteenth-miss-pa-makers-and-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/york-county-events-to-celebrate-juneteenth-miss-pa-makers-and-music\/","title":{"rendered":"York County events to celebrate Juneteenth, Miss PA, makers and music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"90568921007\" title=\"Big Boy No. 4014 travels through northeastern Pennsylvania\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/videos\/wochit\/thumbnails\/90568921007.jpg\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Big Boy No. 4014 travels through northeastern Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p>Big Boy No. 4014 is on a coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America&#8217;s 250th anniversary. It will be coming through southcentral Pennsylvania in July.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0interested in\u00a0where to\u00a0celebrate\u00a0Juneteenth,\u00a0who gets crowned, how it gets made,\u00a0or how the Irish did it, there\u00a0are events that may interest you in York County for\u00a0Juneteenth and\u00a0Father\u2019s Day\u00a0weekend June 19-21.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>The weather is forecast to be clear and sunny throughout the weekend.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Weather Service in State College,\u00a0on Friday for Juneteenth there is a slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny and clear with a high around 81 and a low around 60. On Saturday, it will be clear\u00a0with a\u00a0high around 81\u00a0and\u00a0a low near 59. On Sunday\u00a0for Father\u2019s Day, it will be clear\u00a0with a high near 83 and a low around 62.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/06\/22\/PPYD\/84307126007-june-3.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/06\/22\/PPYD\/84307126007-june-3.jpg?crop=1998,1500,x3,y107 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/06\/22\/PPYD\/84307126007-june-3.jpg?crop=1998,2665,x0,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/06\/22\/PPYD\/84307126007-june-3.jpg?crop=1998,1124,x0,y162 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"York Dispatch\" caption=\"City of York Parks and Recreation Juneteenth Family Day Celebration will be Saturday, June 20.\" orientation=\"vertical\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s\u00a0a look at\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening in York County this weekend:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>City of York Parks and Recreation Juneteenth Family Day Celebration<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 19 \u2013 Voni Grimes Gym and Campus Park, 125 E College Ave., York City \u2013 The City of York Parks and Recreation Department will host a Juneteenth Family Day Celebration. At 5 p.m., there will be a Juneteenth Celebration march down Duke Street to\u00a0WellSpan\u00a0Park to continue the festivities with the York Revolution as they host their Juneteenth themed baseball game. Inside of Grimes Gym, Women United will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with major prizes and opportunities on the line. Call 717-714-1490 to register for the basketball tournament. Go to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/run-the-court-yorks-juneteenth-3v3-basketball-showdown-tickets-1991245612229?msockid=33ef2ced175f67fc315b390b16986672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Run The Court: York\u2019s Juneteenth 3v3 Basketball Showdown Tickets, Friday, June 19\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 1 PM &#8211; 7 PM | Eventbrite<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Pennsylvania\u2019s Teen Scholarship Competition<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a07 p.m. Thursday, June 18; 5 p.m. Friday, June 19; and, Saturday, June 20 \u2013 The Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50 N. George St., York City\u00a0\u2013 Delegates from all over Pennsylvania will be in York City for the 2026 Miss Pennsylvania and\u00a0Miss Pennsylvania\u2019s Teen Scholarship Competitions. Tickets for the event or\u00a0how to\u00a0live\u00a0stream are\u00a0available at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appellcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.appellcenter.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Makers Spirit Event\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 &#8211;\u00a0Explore York invites residents and visitors to discover the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit that make York County special during the 2026 Makers Spirit Event, taking place June 19-20.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Featuring 18 makers from across the county, this two-day celebration offers a chance to go beyond the finished product and meet the people who bring York County&#8217;s favorite foods, beverages, crafts, and specialty goods to life. Through behind-the-scenes tours, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect directly with local makers, attendees can explore the stories, skills, and passion behind each business.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A schedule of events can be found by clicking HERE\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/assets.simpleviewinc.com\/simpleview\/image\/upload\/v1\/clients\/york\/MSE_2026_Participants_Printable_Design_for_PDF_4ce6b6e3-16f1-463a-b258-f6b0fe1b68ca.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSE PDF<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/15\/PPYD\/74113554007-240615-djs-irish-festival-04.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/15\/PPYD\/74113554007-240615-djs-irish-festival-04.jpg?crop=1992,1495,x0,y752 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/15\/PPYD\/74113554007-240615-djs-irish-festival-04.jpg?crop=1992,2657,x0,y171 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/06\/15\/PPYD\/74113554007-240615-djs-irish-festival-04.jpg?crop=1992,1121,x0,y600 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"The York Dispatch\" caption=\"The Penn-Mar Irish Festival is this weekend in Glen Rock.\" orientation=\"vertical\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>24th Annual Penn-Mar Irish Festival\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Gates open at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 20\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Pheasant Run Greenhouse &amp; Garden Center, 10341 Brillhart Rd., Glen Rock\u00a0&#8211; A\u00a0regional favorite featuring Irish bands, dancers, food\u00a0vendors\u00a0and cultural demonstrations.\u00a0A schedule of events can be found <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pennmaririshfestival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PMIF-2026-program-for-website.pdf\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Ages 15 and younger are free. Please, no\u00a0pets.\u00a0Tickets\u00a0are also available at That Pig Place (at The Markets at Shrewsbury, open Thursday through Saturday) and at Pheasant Run Greenhouse and Garden Center (open seven days a week).<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Discounted advance tickets are now available online:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/freshtix.com\/events\/24thpmif?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjZadzRpR056ekFYeTlLTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ozdvPN1Qtb13i3MQYrvMDomk6NZMHE5YPo6TF0ZU10nmRxSoHzrXWl9C4wg_aem_ailvWBbQOCW3kuC3mM-kTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/freshtix.com\/events\/24thpmif<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Civil War Walking Tour\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 6 to 7:30 p.m. &#8211;\u00a0York County History Center Museum,\u00a0121 N. Pershing Ave., York\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Guides lead visitors through downtown to explore York\u2019s experience during the 1863 Confederate invasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dancin\u2019 the Night Away<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.,\u00a0Friday, June 19\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0York Township Park,\u00a025 Oak St., York\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0A casual outdoor concert series offering live music and dancing in a park setting.\u00a0Free\u00a0family-friendly night of line dancing at York Township Park on Soccer Field #2, enjoying music, movement, and community fun. Food trucks will be available at 5 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Butterfly Art Class: Painted Lady Butterfly\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.,\u00a0Saturday, June 20\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Steph Holmes Artist Studio, 256 W. Philadelphia St\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0A guided workshop teaches participants how to paint a colorful butterfly in a relaxed studio setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual St. Joseph Carnival\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church,\u00a02935 Kingston Rd., York\u00a0City &#8211;\u00a0A traditional church carnival offering rides, games, food stands and nightly entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Make Music Day\u00a0in\u00a0York County<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Sunday, June 21 (all day)\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Multiple locations across York County\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Musicians of all skill levels perform in parks,\u00a0streets\u00a0and venues as part of a global celebration of live music and community participation.\u00a0Go to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/makemusicday.org\/yorkcounty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homepage &#8211; Make Music York County<\/a>\u00a0find locations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"90562388007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><em>Weekend events list compiled with help of AI assistant.<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-06-17 13:45:53.088110924 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-06-17 13:45:53.088110924 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.ydr.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big Boy No. 4014 travels through northeastern Pennsylvania Big Boy No. 4014 is on a coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America&#8217;s 250th anniversary. 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