Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lancaster (Amish Country), PA

Enjoy an outstanding culinary event by planning to attend The Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest. You'll have your pick of...

Enjoy an outstanding culinary event by planning to attend The Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest. You'll have your pick of tasty food dishes and enticing beer and wine samples. Educate yourself in the fine art of beer and wine food pairings by attending workshops. Other activities include chef demonstrations, special food-related seminars, brewmaster workshops, a kid's corner and live music.

Hours: Sat, May 26, 2012: 11am - 6pm Sun, May 27, 2012: 11am - 6pm

To get a taste of Irish culture without leaving PA, head to The Celtic Fling and Highland Games. The fun starts on...

To get a taste of Irish culture without leaving PA, head to The Celtic Fling and Highland Games. The fun starts on Friday night with a concert featuring Irish music as well as plenty of dancing, food and drinks. Saturday and Sunday bring with them full days of competitions and activities, including border collie sheep herding, arts and craft merchants, live music and delicious food.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Jun 23, 2012 Sun, Jun 24, 2012

An ideal combination of summer weather and great music combine to support the Easter Seals at this favorite area event....

An ideal combination of summer weather and great music combine to support the Easter Seals at this favorite area event. Tropical style rock bands entertain, and an array of food and drinks from Swashbuckler Pub and Mount Hope Winery keep event goers satisfied.

Hours: Fri, Jul 27, 2012: 6pm - 10:30pm

Enjoy strolling the welcoming streets of downtown Lancaster during the annual Fall ArtWalk, a time when local artists,...

Enjoy strolling the welcoming streets of downtown Lancaster during the annual Fall ArtWalk, a time when local artists, museum, galleries and studios put their best foot forward. You'll enjoy a range of artwork on display, from photography and oil paintings to jewelry, woodworking and sculpture. Plus, area restaurants augment the event by offering specialty dishes made especially for ArtWalk patrons.

Hours: October 2012

Welcome the arrival of another holiday season by attending this event at Penn Square. The Wesley Handbell Choir performs...

Welcome the arrival of another holiday season by attending this event at Penn Square. The Wesley Handbell Choir performs favorite Christmas carols, and the popular Tuba Christmas group entertains with the throaty sounds of their beloved instruments. Santa makes a visit to nearby Binns Park, and carriage rides are available as well.

Hours: Fri, Nov 23, 2012: 6:30pm - 8pm

Celebrate the New Year Lancaster style at Countdown Lancaster. The downtown area comes alive with performances from a...

Celebrate the New Year Lancaster style at Countdown Lancaster. The downtown area comes alive with performances from a wide variety of artists, including over 100 indoor performances to beat the winter chill. For the junior set, there's a kid's area, which includes a magician, puppets, comedy performances, sing-a-longs and a teen idol competition. Locals end this non-alcoholic event with a bang, ushering in the New Year with a stunning fireworks display.

Hours: Mon, Dec 31, 2012: 5:15pm - 5:15am

Start celebrating Independence Day early with this late June event, while also commemorating the history of the area at...

Start celebrating Independence Day early with this late June event, while also commemorating the history of the area at Celebrate Lancaster. Residents and visitors alike head to Binn's Park to enjoy a full day of activities. Enjoy tasty food, a live performance of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, and an explosive evening fireworks display.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and take a short drive out to Oregon Dairy for Family Farm Days....

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and take a short drive out to Oregon Dairy for Family Farm Days. Perfect for the whole family, this event offers a variety of entertaining activities. Kids will enjoy the tractor and wagon rides, straw tunnels, pony rides, chick hatching and animal petting stable. Other activities include a walk along the stream and sheep shearing. The event culminates with a delicious chicken barbecue dinner, which is served on the deck overlooking the lovely countryside.

Hours: Tue, Jun 12, 2012: 10am - 7pm Wed, Jun 13, 2012: 10am - 7pm Thu, Jun 14, 2012: 10am - 7pm

Spend Labor Day weekend celebrating excellence in arts and culture at the Long's Park Art and Craft Festival. This...

Spend Labor Day weekend celebrating excellence in arts and culture at the Long's Park Art and Craft Festival. This long-running event showcases some of the best artists from both the region and the nation. A delightful mix of contemporary and traditional art is displayed. Other event features include live entertainment and delicious food vendors.

Hours: Fri, Aug 31, 2012: 10am - 5pm Sat, Sep 1, 2012: 10am - 5pm Sun, Sep 2, 2012: 10am - 5pm Mon, Sep 3, 2012: 10am - 5pm

Enjoy warm summer breezes and outstanding live music at the notable Long's Park Summer Music Series. Grab a few blankets...

Enjoy warm summer breezes and outstanding live music at the notable Long's Park Summer Music Series. Grab a few blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and head to the park, and you'll be in for a relaxing evening. The performance roster includes a variety of artists with different sounds each week. If you choose not to picnic, food and desserts are for sale on site.

Hours: Sun, Jun 3, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jun 10, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jun 17, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jun 24, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jul 1, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jul 8, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jul 15, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jul 22, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Jul 29, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Aug 5, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Aug 12, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Aug 19, 2012: 7:30pm Sun, Aug 26, 2012: 7:30pm