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Here is a listing of 2012 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.  - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. |
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2012 September Events See our schedule of Lancaster County Fairs taking place this month. thru Oct. 7 - American Icons - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. It's the ultimate tribute to America's all-time greatest entertainers, featuring some of their best loved hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. You'll find yourself singing along with the AMT Cast and Band as they salute the music of your favorite American iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, and many others. Join us as we pay homage to the legends that helped shape the course of America's songbook. Come recall why they're American Icons - "The Greatest Hit Makers of All Time!" thru Oct. 28 - Unnecessary Farce - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Snatched from today's headlines: a shocking incident, reporters are screaming and police officers used UNNECESSARY FORCE… Oops. Wait a minute; the title is UNNECESSARY FARCE! That's something entirely different! Two cops, three crooks, eight doors, go! This show is so funny it should be illegal. Sept. 3 - Labor Day Sept. 6 - 22 - The Night of the Iguana - Sharadin Bigler Theatre, 320 Cocalico Street, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata, PA 17522, 717-733-7966. In a seedy hotel on the Mexican coast, a defrocked minister-turned-tour guide teeters on the brink of a nervous breakdown as his justly agitated tour party threatens to revolt. The last shreds of his morality are tested by the hotel's lusty proprietress, a teenage temptress and a virginal spinster. As the veils fall, Williams' characters grow richer, darker and more compellingly universal, echoing themes running through his epic masterpieces, "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie." Sept. 9 - Grandparents Day Sept. 15 - 23 - Day Out With Thomas™ - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt™. You'll find lots of other exciting activities, and a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in our gift shop. Sept. 16 - Capitol Steps - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Since 1981, the group has been creating song parodies and skits pulled from the headlines of the day, and convey a special brand of satirical humor all their own. Together, The Capitol Steps have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. Spend an evening with The Capitol Steps - the comedy troupe who puts the "mock" in democracy! Sept. 17 - 18 - Good Rockin' Live - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. This live concert event pays tribute to the birth of rock and roll and the music legends that Sun Records helped propel to stardom. Hits include Great Balls of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues, That's All Right, Mama and Blue Suede Shoes. Sept. 21 - 22 - Tailgate Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 240, Intercourse, PA. 717-768-8261. Pay tribute to the Fall & tailgating season with a celebration of food, music & sports fun! Don't miss the scarecrow competition, tailgate games area (run by local booster clubs), cooking demos and tailgate parade. Plenty of music and lots of great samples for everyone to enjoy! Sept. 22 - First Day of Autumn Sept. 27 - Nov. 10 - A Second Helping; Church Basement Ladies 2 Sequel - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Your favorite ladies are back!! This time around, the year is 1969 and the world is a changin'. The ladies are serving high school students at a banquet, performing at a church sponsored missionary night and experience the rise and fall of a Viking's Super Bowl Sunday. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young mom-to-be, these women find strength in each other as they deal with the joys and upheavals from below the "House of God!" Sept. 30 - Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood - American
Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale
Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy
nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway?, return to AMT to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy.
Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes,
just like a live version of Whose Line. Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive as audience
members are called to the stage to participate in the fun.
2011 September Events Here is a listing of 2011 events taking place throughout Lancaster County: See our schedule of Lancaster County Fairs taking place this month. Thru Oct. 29 - John Loves Mary - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Step back to 1945. The war is over, John loves Mary and has a ring to prove it. However, John has wed his buddy's English girlfriend while overseas. As a war bride she can enter the U.S., get a quickie divorce and get hitched to John's best friend. What could possibly go wrong? Come find out! Sept. 3 - Traditional Dinner & Murder Mystery Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. Show business can be murder, especially clawing your way to the top. From the mind of author Madilyn Yuengel comes an intriguing and new murder mystery about manipulation, lies and deceit ... and that's just the back story of this murder! Sept. 3 - Labor Day Weekend / Demolition Derby Finals / Fireworks - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. Sept. 3 - Labor Day Lawn Event - Waltz Vineyards - 1599 Old Line Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-664-WINE. Music by: Steven Courtney and His Band of Friends. 5:00-8:00pm. Sept. 3 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown, Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sept. 3 - Annual Fall Antique Show and Sale - Lititz Springs Park, Lititz, PA 17543. Free rain or shine event. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Sept. 3 - 4 - 24th Annual Heart Of Lancaster County Arts & Crafts Show - Roots Country Market & Auction, 705 Graystone Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-898-7811. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day. Sept. 5 - Labor Day Sept. 5 - Labor Day - Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd., along Rt. 283 at the Rt. 230 Mt. Joy exit, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-492-0002. "Super Play Package" includes: 2 - 40 minute sessions and unlimited laser concerts. Noon - 10:00 pm. Sep. 9 - 2nd Friday in Lititz - Downtown, Main & Broad Streets, Lititz, PA 17543. Shops, restaurants, and galleries will be open on Main and Broad streets as musicians, dancers, artists and entertainers will dot the sidewalks, porches, and businesses throughout the downtown streets. 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Sept. 10 - Diesel Pick-Up Powerfest Series - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. Sept. 10 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown, Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sept. 10 - Fall Festival - Lititz Museum, 137-145 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543, 717-627-4636. More information to come on this very exciting event! Sept. 10 - 2nd Saturday Of The Month Flea Market - Roots Country Market & Auction, 705 Graystone Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-898-7811. 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. Antiques, Fenton Glass, Collectible Toys, Yard Sale Treasures and More... Sept. 10 - 5th Annual Fall Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show - Roots Country Market & Auction, 705 Graystone Road, Manheim, PA 17545, 717-898-7811. 7:00 am - 2:00 pm. Benefits The Abigail L. Longenecker Memorial Foundation Sept. 10 - Earth Spirituality Festival - Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown, PA, 19501. 10:00am - 6:00pm - Come out for a day of education, merriement, and shopping. All events are free, but non-perishable items will be collected to help those in need. Sept. 11 - Grandparents Day Sept. 16 - 17 - 7 Sweets & Sour Tailgate Festival - Kitchen Kettle Village, Route 340, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-732-3538. Join us as we celebrate the fall and tailgating season with a celebration of food, music and sports fun. The Village comes alive with a sports themed scarecrow competition, tailgating food demonstrations, pumpkin bowling, musical entertainment and more. Plus you can enjoy a bevy of tailgating foods & entertaining tips. Dress in your favorite “team” gear. You’ll have a ball. Sept. 16 - 17 - Sunset Tours - The Amish Farm & House, 2395 Route 30 East (Lincoln Highway), Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-394-6185. Sept. 17 - Traditional Dinner & Murder Mystery Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. Show business can be murder, especially clawing your way to the top. From the mind of author Madilyn Yuengel comes an intriguing and new murder mystery about manipulation, lies and deceit ... and that's just the back story of this murder! Sept. 17 - Buck Pull-Off / East Coast Pulling Finals - Buck Motorsports Park, Route 272 south of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 17604, 800-344-7855; Track (day of event only) 717-284-2139. Sept. 17 - 25 - Day Out With Thomas™ - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7522. Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt™. You'll find lots of other exciting activities, and a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in our gift shop. Sept. 17 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown, Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sept. 23 - First Day of Autumn Sept. 23 - 24 - Sunset Tours - The Amish Farm & House, 2395 Route 30 East (Lincoln Highway), Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-394-6185. Sept. 24 - Lititz Farmers Market - Downtown, Water Street (1/2 block off of Main Street), Lititz, PA 17543. The market features a full variety of locally produced products sold by the farmers in a festive setting. Live music, children's activities, Chef Demonstrations and a community interest table make the Market a family friendly way to spend a Saturday morning. The farmers bring fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, dairy, meats, eggs, jellies, flowers, plants and much more. Shoppers can leave the Market with everything needed for a special Saturday night dinner or just a week of delicious food. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sept. 24 - Opening Weekend Oktoberfest - Stoudt's Black Angus, 2800 N.Reading Road, Adamstown PA, 19501, 717-484-4386 . Celebrate German traditions right here in Pa Dutch Country in our Gemutichkeit Bier Garden.A funfilled family event featuring live German music by the Alex Meixner Band (3-10pm) and authentic German food served (2- 9 pm). Performances by the Reading Liederkranz Schulplatters Dancers.(2, 4:30 and 7 pm) Womens Cleevagheevin Contest,(2:30 finals at 5 pm)Childrens Alphorn Contest 4 pm. Try the apple and beer sausage with slow roasted sauerkraut. Stoudt's award winning brews and our famous Pig Roast. Fresh baked hand rolled soft pretzels are a favorite treat for any age. Children under 11 free . Sept. 24 - 25 - Fall Extravaganza in Adamstown - Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown, PA, 19501. The Entire Antiques Strip will be open later and stocking more antiques. This can also be a great time to find deals since many stores will be running special sales. The shops at Stoudtburg Village honor this tradition with our annual Sidewalk Sales. Sept. 25 - Oktoberfest - Stoudt's Black Angus, 2800 N.Reading Road, Adamstown PA, 19501, 717-484-4386 . Celebrate German traditions right here in Pa Dutch Country in our Gemutichkeit Bier Garden.Men's Cleevagheevin Contest (2 pm, finals 3:30pm). A funfilled family event featuring live German music by the Alex Meixner Ban (2-6 pm) and authentic German food (1-5pm). Try the apple and beer sausage with slow roasted sauerkraut. Stoudt's award winning brews and our famous Pig Roast. Fresh baked hand rolled soft pretzels are a favorite treat for any age. Children under 11 free . Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 - Sunset Tours - The Amish Farm & House, 2395 Route 30 East (Lincoln Highway), Lancaster, PA 17602. 717-394-6185.
2013 September Events See our schedule of Lancaster County Fairs taking place this month. Sept. - Labor Day Sept. - Grandparents Day Sept. - First Day of Autumn |
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