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2008 June Events
Here is a listing of 2008 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
| For ongoing events and live entertainment throughout the year, check the following: - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.  - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-898-1900. - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre, 15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013 - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. |
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Thru June 1 - Pennsylvania Railroad "Pennsy" Days - Railroad Museum of PA, Rt. 741 East, Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628. Thru June 1 - Fly, Ride and Drive Jubilee - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. Thru June 1 - Country Gospel Music Festival - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. Discount camping with the purchase of an all show ticket. Bob Plunkert plays Friday evening. Saturday includes Line Dancing with Country Cory and concerts by Brennan Leigh and Joe Bonson & Coffee Run. Round out your weekend with a Sunday country gospel concert with Maria Rose & Danny. Thru July 19 - Footloose - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. This hit tells the story of a Chicago boy who moves to a rural town where dancing has been banned by the town council and the preacher. It’s the youth of the town that teaches the parents the lesson that it’s no sin to be young, have fun and dance! Footloose has the heart, it’s got the music and it’s got everyone dancing again! Thru Aug. 2 - Hold That Thought! - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. A woman of a certain age decides to try dating again after, oh, say 25 years. Lots of frantic fun and loads of laughter. Thru Sept. 1 - Nature's Castles - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. The sky's the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses. Three large-scale treehouses created by the country's best designers take center stage in picturesque settings around the Gardens. From stained-glass windows to multi-level terraces to bird's eye views, each Castle will amaze and inspire. Thru Sept. 1 - Festival of Fountains - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Experience Longwood's famous illuminated fountain display Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as the gardens burst with summer bloom and stunning waterlilies. Enjoy outdoor concerts, spectacular dining, and summer fun! Thru Sept. 20 - Abraham and Sarah: A Journey of Love - Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7800. They didn't always understand God's plan, but they came to understand that He does always keep his promises - in His time. Thru Oct. 11 - The British Invasion - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Relive the biggest movement in pop music history with tributes to bands like The Beatles, Stones and Kinks. On stage Fridays & Saturdays. Thru Oct. 12 - Classic Crooners - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. This show celebrates all the iconic songsters like Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Rosemary Clooney. It will recreate the infamous evenings with The Rat Pack when Frank, Dean and Sammy owned Las Vegas. On stage Sunday - Thursday. Thru Dec. 31 - Ted Rose Retrospective Exhibit - Railroad Museum of PA, Rt. 741 East, Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628. June 1 - Flag Day June 1 - George Jones - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. June 1 - Back to the Past - City of Lancaster, 300 block of North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-509-7660. A street celebration by the shops and restaurants of the 300 block of North Queen Street. Demonstrations, magic, exhibits, antique appraisals, an auction, contests and fun. Free to the public. 11:00 - 6:00. June 1 - Long's Park Summer Entertainment Series - Long's Park, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. 717-295-7054. Enjoy free concerts all summer long every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 7:30 pm. June 3 - Oregon Dairy Blood Drive - Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA, 717-656-2856. Give the gift of life. June 5 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 5 - Dinner and a Movie Series - "Seabiscuit" - Binns Park, City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. Enjoy dinner downtown followed by a movie in Binns Park. The movie begins at 9:00 pm and is free to the public. June 5 - 29 - Brigadoon - Fulton Opera, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7425. In this magical land called Brigadoon, replete with swinging kilts, bonnie lassies, Highland flings and Heather on the Hill, Tommy, the American, must choose between returning to his frosty fiancée in New York or remaining forever with the lovely Fiona in Brigadoon. June 6 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 6 - First Friday - City of Lancaster, 120 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 717-291-4758. Over 60 galleries, museums, shops, and restaurants extend their hours. Many artist premiers and openings. 5 - 9 pm. June 6 - 8 - Wonderland Cub Scout Camp-O-Ree - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. June 6 - 8 - Bluegrass Weekend - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. All campers are welcome to a Saturday evening concert with East Side Dave and The Mountain Folk Band. June 7 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 7 - Bobby Vinton - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. June 7 - Meadow Concert Series - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Spend a night under the stars with the stars! Our new Meadow Concerts will feature some of today's top recording artists performing live with the summer splendor of Longwood's Meadow as the backdrop. June 7 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. June 7 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Local Produce, Plants, Crafts, & More. Fun-family activities throughout the season. 8:00 am - Noon. June 7 - Lucas Oil East Coast Series – “Smoke & Thunder Nationals” - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. Super Stock/Pro-Stock Smoker Tractors, Wheelstanding 2WD Trucks, Multi-engine Modified Tractors, Pro-Stock Diesel P/U Pulling. June 7 - New Holland Farmers Market - South Roberts Avenue., New Holland, PA 17557, 717-354-5962. Unique street market. Local Amish/Mennonite craftsman & farmers. June 7 - 8 - Safety and Health Awareness Weekend - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. June 7 - 8 - Demuth Garden Tour - The Charles Demuth Museum, 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-299-9940. Seventeen city and suburban gardens in Lancaster, including Charles Demuth's garden, a horse farm and a unique cluster of 7 city gardens. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of the tour. 10:00 - 5:00pm. June 7 - July 27 - 46th Annual Open Art Award Exhibit - Lancaster Museum of Art, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA. 717-394-3497. The Lancaster Summer Arts Festival's annual exhibition featuring works by Lancaster County artists. June 8 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 8 - Long's Park Summer Entertainment Series - Long's Park, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. 717-295-7054. Enjoy free concerts all summer long every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 7:30 pm. June 10 - Aug. 2 - Amish Vows in Paradise - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre,15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013. June 10 - 12 - Family Farm Days & Chicken BBQ - Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA, 717-656-2856. There will be many activities to enjoy here on the farm. An exhibit tent features chick hatching, exhibits by Penn State Cooperative Extension, Penn State Master Gradners, Lancaster County Conservativation District, Lancaster County Conservancy, the bug mobile and so much more. 10:00 - 7:00 pm. June 12 - Dinner and a Movie Series - "Akeelah and the Bee" - Binns Park, City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. Enjoy dinner downtown followed by a movie in Binns Park. The movie begins at 9:00 pm and is free to the public. June 13 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 13 - Second Friday - Lititz Borough, Lititz, PA. Each month Downtown Merchants are happy to announce great family activities and entertainments, free and open to the public, in stores and venues throughout the downtown shopping area. 5 - 9 pm. June 13 - 14 - Blacksmith Days - Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Assoc., Inc., 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, PA 717-442-4249. June 13 - 18 - Father's Day Weekend & It's Summertime! - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. A weekend for Dad! Treat the family to a lobster dinner. Reservations required. Double elimination Spring Gulch 500 Hot Wheels Race. Select your car & enjoy the fun. Nature walk, games at the swim pond, and lots of fun activities for the family. Live band "No Limit" Saturday night. June 14 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 14 - AMBUCS 15th Annual Arts and Craft Show - Lititz Springs Park, Lititz, PA, 717-627-3439. Hand-crafted items, fine art and photography. This is a terrific day-long event. Tell people to wear their walking shoes so they'll be comfortable! The park is just as beautiful to experience as are the works of art! Free rain or shine event. 9 - 4 pm. June 14 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 7:00 pm. June 14 - Fishing Derby - Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA, 717-656-2856. Children 12 years or younger are invited to fish and compete for prizes at the Oregon Dairy Farm Pond. 8:00 - 1:00 pm. June 14 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Local Produce, Plants, Crafts, & More. Fun-family activities throughout the season. 8:00 am - Noon. June 14 - Hot Rod Semi-Truck Pulling Championships - Buck
Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day
of event only) 717-284-2139. Modified Semi-Truck Championship Series,Plus Street Driven Semi-Trucks & Dump
Trucks June 14 - New Holland Farmers Market - South Roberts Avenue., New Holland, PA 17557, 717-354-5962. Unique street market. Local Amish/Mennonite craftsman & farmers. June 14 - 15 - Father's Day Weekend - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. Cool stuff for Dad! June 14 - 22 - The Day Out With Thomas™ - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. All aboard Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he chugs in to Strasburg Rail Road three times this year. Events are available for all ages; Ride a train pulled by Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt™, enjoy many other exciting activities, and shop a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in the gift shop. June 15 - Father's Day June 15 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 15 - Long's Park Summer Entertainment Series - Long's Park, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. 717-295-7054. Enjoy free concerts all summer long every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 7:30 pm. June 17 - 52nd Annual Summer Institute - Landis Valley Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA. 717-569-0401. June 19 - Dinner and a Movie Series - "Hairspray" - Binns Park, City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. Enjoy dinner downtown followed by a movie in Binns Park. The movie begins at 9:00 pm and is free to the public. June 19 - 25 - "Kids" Fun Week - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. "Kids" of all ages enjoy the Kool-Aid chug, Jell-o gulp, walk the balloon, wet hayride, and you'll make a kite! Saturday Square Dance and DJ Dance. June 20 - Summer Begins June 20 - musicFRIDAYS - 200 & 300 Blocks of North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA. From belly dancing, a jazz quintet, solo acoustic, rock and Americana groups to more than 30 shops and restaurants, where anything from antiques and groovy home décor to custom-made jewelry and accessories to pet grooming and a happy hello can be found on Lancaster’s coolest blocks. Most shops are open until 9 p.m. 6 - 9 pm. June 20 - 21 - 13th Annual Berry Jam Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. Don't miss this turn-of-the-century community social complete with music, street entertainers and old-fashioned family festivities. Indoors and out, guests will find all types of food displays and cooking ideas featuring berries & jam - from tasty beverages and tempting sweets to colorful side dishes! June 20 - 22 - Intercourse Heritage Days - Intercourse Community Park, Rt 340, Intercourse, PA 717-768-8585. Join us for a weekend of festivities as we celebrate the history of Intercourse, Pennsylvania! Share in this exciting celebration that includes everything the community has to offer ~ food, fun and fellowship! All events and activities happen at the Intercourse Community Park. June 21 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 7:00 pm. June 21 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Local Produce, Plants, Crafts, & More. Fun-family activities throughout the season. 8:00 am - Noon. June 21 - Diesel Pickup “POWERFEST SERIES” - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. Street Legal Sled Pulling & Side-by-Side Drag Racing, Modified Street Sled Pulling, Tug of War, Best Appearing (Ford/Chevy/Dodge) contest. June 21 - New Holland Farmers Market - South Roberts Avenue., New Holland, PA 17557, 717-354-5962. Unique street market. Local Amish/Mennonite craftsman & farmers. June 22 - Long's Park Summer Entertainment Series - Long's Park, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. 717-295-7054. Enjoy free concerts all summer long every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 7:30 pm. June 23 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 24 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 25 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 26 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487. June 26 - Dinner and a Movie Series - "Ghostbusters" - Binns Park, City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. Enjoy dinner downtown followed by a movie in Binns Park. The movie begins at 9:00 pm and is free to the public. June 26 - July 2 - Sailor's Week - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. Make your own sailboat and sailor's hat to wear during races in rain gutters. Inner tube races in the swim pond. Saturday Live Band-Cruisin Down Memory Lane. June 27 - The Lettermen - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. June 27 - Celebrate Lancaster! 2008 - City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, 717-291-4758. Begin your Independence Weekend in downtown Lancaster. Entertainment and a huge fireworks display in downtown Lancaster will start your 4th of July off with a bang! Noon - 10:00 pm. June 27 - Fourth Fridays: “See Art, Hear Art, Do Art” - Main Street Mount Joy, 15 Marietta Avenue, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Experience the Arts, Interactive Activities & Demos, Live Music, Shopping & Dining Specials, Giveaways, Artist Receptions & Exhibits, & More! 5:00 - 8:00 pm. June 27 - 28 - Lititz Historical Foundation's Antique Show & HUGE Bake Sale - John R. Bonfield Elementary School, 101 N Oak St, Lititz, PA. Friday, 10 - 6 pm and Saturday, 10 - 4 pm. June 27 - 29 - Celtic Fling & Highland Games - Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Rt. 72 north of Lancaster, Cornwall, PA. 717-665-7021. June 27 - July 1 - Puerto Rican Festival - Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology, 750 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 717-397-8597. Come and experience the wonderful food, art, and music of the Puerto Rican culture. Tues - Thurs, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Fri, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, Sat, Noon - 11:00 pm. June 27 - Oct. 25 - In the Beginning - Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7800. Be there as the Garden of Eden appears before you - the waters, vegetation, and animals of the newly created world enveloping the Millennium Theatre! Experience God's pleasure at his most awesome creation, Adam and Eve, and the complete beauty of their unbroken relationship with God. June 28 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. June 28 - Red Hatter Day - Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. A special day for ladies who lover to wear red & purple. Red Hatters can enjoy a day of red & purple fun including a scavenger hunt, welcome area, a "Red Hot Hat" competition and more. June 28 - Mount Joy Farmers Market - Main Street Mount Joy, Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Local Produce, Plants, Crafts, & More. Fun-family activities throughout the season. 8:00 am - Noon. June 28 - Summer Mud Bog Series Event - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. Pro-Street, Street Legal Classes,Plus “Top Dog Showdown”, Plus Tuff Truck Challenge 2008 (2WD & 4WD Classes) & The Famous “Buck Dash For Cash”. June 28 - New Holland Farmers Market - South Roberts Avenue., New Holland, PA 17557, 717-354-5962. Unique street market. Local Amish/Mennonite craftsman & farmers. June 29 - Riders in the Sky - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. June 29 - Kid Fun Factor Healthy Kids Challenge - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. June 29 - Long's Park Summer Entertainment Series - Long's Park, Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA. 717-295-7054. Enjoy free concerts all summer long every Sunday between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 7:30 pm. June 30 - Lancaster Barnstormers Game - Clipper Stadium, 650 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. 717-509-4487.
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