York Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 16) events sampler BOUNDLESS ExPErIENCES! Whether you’re into high-flying excitement, distinctive festivals or romantic dinners, there is always something special happening in York County. The following is just a sampling of many great events throughout the year. Be sure to check out www.yorkpa.org/events for a complete list of all the fantastic events taking place in York County. $ ● = Free ● = Admission J A N UA rY 11 Adams County Winery Home $ Wine Making Class ● Adams County Winery 251 Peach tree Road, orrtanna 717-334-4631 www.adamscountywinery.com Learn how to turn grapes into the finest vintages. 17 Winter Days at the Market ● Central Market House 34 West Philadelphia Street, York 717-848-2243 Discover the warmth of local vendors highlighting some of York County’s favorite winter pastimes. 22–February 28 The Pennsylvania Arts Experience Artist Trail ● York College Galleries (evelyn & earle Wolf Hall) 441 Country Club Road, York 717-815-1528 www.ycp.edu Works by artists of the Susquehanna Valley Artist’s Trail and artist’s portraits by Bill Simone. 19–March 1 $ Anne of Avonlea ● DreamWrights Youth and Family theatre 100 Carlisle Avenue, York 717-848-8623 www.dreamwrights.org Enjoy a vibrant live stage production of the beloved book. 26–March 1 $ Mid-Atlantic Garden Show ● toyota Arena York expo Center 334 Carlisle Avenue, York 717-846-3339 www.midatlanticgarden show.com A blooming spectacular — find your green thumb with landscape displays, garden market and flowers. MAr C H End of February through March UnCork York $ Tour de Tanks Event ● 888-858-YoRk www.UnCorkYork.com Wineries across the area offer tank and barrel tastings with food and festive activities Saturdays and Sundays beginning February 28 through March 29. Follow the UnCork York Wine Trail as you preview wines before they are bottled! 14 26th Annual York St. Patrick’s Day Parade ● Along Market Street in Historic Downtown York 717-578-0146 www.YorkSaintPatricksDay Parade.org Everyone’s Irish during this annual family-friendly celebration of Celtic heritage. 21 $ One Night of Queen ● Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center 50 north George Street, York 717-846-1111 www.strandcapitol.org Rock out and sing along during this musical tribute to Queen. APr IL 17–18 $ Pennsylvania Herb Festival ● Memorial Hall York expo Center 334 Carlisle Avenue, York 717-624-1527 www.paherbfestival.com Get advice from the experts featuring herb/garden products, plants, displays and lectures. 29 The 25th Annual $ Putnam County Spelling Bee ● Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at Penn State York 1031 edgecomb Avenue, York 717-505-8900 www.pullocenter.psu.edu Laugh out loud at this Tony Award-winning musical comedy! Tour de uncor Yor k Tank s MAR CH k MAR CH F EB rUA rY 14–15 $ Lovers’ Weekend Dinner ● naylor Wine Cellars 4069 Vineyard Road, Stewartstown 800-292-3370 www.naylorwine.com Share a leisurely five-course meal featuring wines and music with someone special. MAY 1–3 $ May Day Fairie Festival ● Spoutwood Farm 4255 Pierceville Road, Glen Rock 717-235-6610 www.fairiefestival.net Celebrate the spirit of nature with friendly fairies on a beautiful organic farm. 16 yorkpa.org http://www.yorkpa.org/events http://www.strandcapitol.org http://www.dreamwrights.org http://www.UnCorkYork.com http://www.adamscountywinery.com http://www.midatlanticgardenshow.com http://www.paherbfestival.com http://www.YorkSaintPatricksDayParade.org http://www.ycp.edu http://www.pullocenter.psu.edu http://www.naylorwine.com http://www.fairiefestival.net http://www.yorkpa.org
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