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Welcome to AVA’s monthly calendar of events. Take a peek and plan your stay-cation or your next visit to our region. The city’s most notable annual events include historic home tours, outdoor summer concerts and movies under the stars, and the Northwest Art and Air Festival.
*Note for event organizers: If you’d like to have your event listed on the AVA calendar, head over to our contact page and submit your event to us.
Yes, our small neighboring communities are holding Independence Day celebrations but they are asking to keep them local this year. Please respect their wishes and honor our country in a respectful way. We look forward to celebrating together in the future in a big way. Harrisburg still honors our nation’s birthday today much the way it was done a hundred years ago. We are making this celebration even more local this year, due to restrictions.
Community members are encouraged to enjoy the fireworks from the safety of their homes. No parking or gathering will be allowed at Cheadle Lake Park, on the trails throughout Cheadle Lake, or the surrounding areas. Please do not park on roadsides or along the highway. Illegal parking will not be allowed and parking laws throughout the city will be enforced. The walking path at Cheadle Lake will be closed starting at 1pm Saturday July 4th for the safety of the fireworks team and the community. Cheadle Lake park will be closed starting at 6pm to all guests. Lebanon Star Spangled Celebration
This program is operated in partnership with the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber organizes this event on an annual basis, with assistance from the City of Harrisburg. Relax in Riverfront Park, in front of the iconic Harrisburg Gazebo, and listen to some great bands, courtesy of the support from great corporate sponsors. Harrisburg Concerts are always free to the community! 1st Street is shut down during the concert; bring your own chairs, which can be in the grass, or in the street. You are encouraged to visit Harrisburg businesses and bring your take-out down for alfresco dining while you listen to great music. Wine and beer are allowed in Riverfront Park; ONLY on the nights of the concerts. for information visit Harrisburg Summer Sounds
Riverfront Park – Gazebo
Four days of sheepdog competition including the ultimate challenge of a double lift championship all the while doing their utmost to encourage carpooling, recycling, and composting. for information visit the event website Wolston Farms
This program is operated in partnership with the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber organizes this event on an annual basis, with assistance from the City of Harrisburg. Relax in Riverfront Park, in front of the iconic Harrisburg Gazebo, and listen to some great bands, courtesy of the support from great corporate sponsors. Harrisburg Concerts are always free to the community! 1st Street is shut down during the concert; bring your own chairs, which can be in the grass, or in the street. You are encouraged to visit Harrisburg businesses and bring your take-out down for alfresco dining while you listen to great music. Wine and beer are allowed in Riverfront Park; ONLY on the nights of the concerts. for information visit Harrisburg Summer Sounds
Riverfront Park – Gazebo