East Petersburg Day

East Petersburg, PA, is a vibrant small town celebrated for its variety of free, family-friendly events throughout the year, made possible by the dedicated efforts of the community volunteers and amazing sponsors. Here’s a glimpse of the town’s community spirit and the highlights of its events calendar:

### Community Events in East Petersburg

1. **East Pete Day Carnival & Parade**: Every September, the town comes alive with a multi-day carnival, a themed 5K run, and a grand parade leading to East Petersburg Community Park. The event features live music, jugglers, rides, games, and food, capped off with spectacular fireworks.

2. **SummerFest**: A new addition to the lineup, this summer music festival includes live performances, food trucks, and a beer garden featuring local craft brews.

3. **Seasonal Highlights**: 

   - **Fall Fest**: A cozy autumn celebration.

   - **Santa in the Park**: A holiday tradition with a magical ambiance.

   - **Movies in the Park**: Warm weather evenings under the stars.

4. **Special Interest Events**: From the Vagabonds Car Show to the Community Yard Sale, these events connect residents in creative and meaningful ways.

### The Volunteers Behind the Scenes

The events are organized by a small but passionate group of volunteers who pour countless hours into planning and executing these experiences. Their goal is simple: to bring joy, connection, and a sense of belonging to everyone in the community. Whether it’s securing sponsors, arranging entertainment, or setting up carnival booths, their commitment ensures that East Petersburg remains a hub of festive activity all year round.

If you’re inspired to experience the charm of East Petersburg firsthand or want to learn more about upcoming events, visit [East Petersburg Events](https://www.eastpetersburgday.com) for details.

Who We Are

OUR EVENTS
The group has created many events such as:
– Music in the Park—(Free to the public) is held in our Pavilion (until the Amphitheater is built),
with local acts, such as Duane Slaymaker.
– Vagabonds Car & Bike Show—Co-sponsored by the Vagabonds Car Club, our car show has
grown enormously, in the three years, since we started it. We had over 400 show cars this year.
Joe Calhoun (WGAL) has featured us on “Backyard Weather.”
– Community Yard Sale—Our Community Yard Sale has given our citizens a chance to sell their
treasures. It has also given our residents a chance to meet and greet their neighbors. This has
become a popular event.
– Kid’s Movie in the Park and fi reworks—(free to the public) is held in July and sponsored by
Lancaster Toyota. This event has become huge, with thousands of people in attendance.
– Music Fest—Our Two Towers Jamboree is an opportunity for many genres of music in our
Community Park. This event is in its infancy, we are striving to build the Amphitheater, so we can
book regional acts.
– Blues Festival—(free to the public) Labor Day weekend brings this event for adults which has
become a regional hit with blues enthusiasts. We had a record crowd this year.
– East Petersburg Day—In September, we host our three day carnival that starts with a “Band
Night” for all the rides you can ride, we also have a Teen Karaoke Night that evening. Friday
Night we host The Sound of Roses, with amusement rides open.
Saturday is action-packed starting with a 5k Race and Town Parade that lasts over an hour. We
have stage entertainment all day (Jugglers, Face Painters, children‘s acts, Lititz Dance Academy,
Times Two Band, Pocketful O‘Soul, Carnival Rides, Golf Ball Drop, and Fireworks top the night
off (this is some of many activities all day). Most activities are free.
EAST PETERSBURG DAY STEERING COMMITTEE
6040 Main Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520 | 717-951-9357
– Fall Fest—October brings Fall Fest, where we host Pumpkin Decorating (which our organization
purchases the pumpkins and all the decorations from Lancaster Re-use it and A.C. Moore) it is
free for kids and includes hayrides, bounce houses, barrel train rides, and a mountain of sand
(donated by Pennsy Supply). This event has become a favorite of the kids, we went through
three hundred and fi fty pumpkins!
– Santa in the Park—This is a free event for children to come see Santa and includes pictures with
Santa, cookies provided by Geneva Bakery, coffee and hot chocolate compliments of the events
committee and free reindeer food compliments of Wee Care Day School, plus doll house and
train displays.
– New Years Eve Celebration on our Square—We drop “Haydn’s Jug” (our town is known for
Haydn Zug’s Restaurant) and have a wood carver along with live entertainment and food from
local restaurants (Gargano’s and Chancey’s Pub). Our hope is that this will grow, so one day we
will have Fireworks.