• Visit the Magical “Christmas in July” tent– every day during the festival!
  Decorated and sponsored by Christmas Décor by Jabco, Jabco Custom Lawncare and also sponsored by Keystone Payroll, wYs Interior Design and Fullington Tours, this festive space will transport you straight to the North Pole!
  
• Santa’s Grand Entrance, Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 am:
  Catch Santa Claus himself as he arrives on the Centre Hall Fire Company Fire Truck! Be there at 11:00 AM sharp to welcome and meet him! Santa will be available until 4:00 pm.
  
• Snow in Summer? Believe it!
  That’s right, it’ll be snowing in July at the festival!
  
• Christmas Coloring Contest
  Get creative with Christmas Décor by Jabco’s Kids Coloring Contest! Prizes will be sponsored by Keystone Payroll!
  
• Family-Friendly Festivities
  Local charity booths will offer games, prizes, and interactive experiences for all ages.

Sponsored by:

Jabco’s Custom Lawn Care, Christmas Decor by Jabco’s, Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, Renewal By Anderson, Keystone Payroll, wYs Interior Design, and Fullington Tours

• Special 30th Anniversary Memory Tent – full of photos and memorabilia from the past 30 years. Sponsored by State College Framing Company, Delectable Delights and Fullington Tours

• Special 30th Anniversary Cake to be cut on Saturday at 2:00 pm under the tent – By Delectable Delights of Centre Hall

• A special 30th Anniversary Commemorative Totebag will be available at the Information Booth – sponsored by Fullington Tours

This is brought to you by Bath Fitter and Kitchen Saver.

Oh, but wait! Ever since its inception, People’s Choice had been held at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg and that was a large part of its appeal.  Unlike the older, downtown festival, People’s Choice had plenty of wide-open spaces, with room for the kids to run around and play, and for everyone to enjoy the relaxed environment.  After some unsuccessful negotiations with the Military Museum, we had to move to a new venue: Grange Park in Centre Hall.  It’s a very nice place, but quite different from our traditional venue.  

Although most area residents are familiar with the Grange Park because of the annual Grange Fair in August, those from out of the area may not be.  And one of the other things that made things work was the Military Museum proximity to the downtown festival: only a couple of miles away.  Many people came to town to attend both festivals, a symbiotic relationship that boosted the popularity of these annual Central Pennsylvania events. 

So what would happen?  Well, the new venue was a smashing success!  In 2022, we had our largest crowds ever. As co-director Cindy Rockey says, “The music, food, art, kids’ activities and the positive energy was beyond our expectations!” 

And camping spots were available as well, for the first time in the Festival’s history.

So let’s do it again next year!  Our 2023 Festival is scheduled for Thursday July 13^th through Sunday the 16^th.  Applications will be available September 1, 2022.  Artisan applications are due December 1, 2022.  Specialty Food and Winery application are due  February 1, 2023.  Thanks again for supporting our celebration of the arts, music, food and camping in Central PA!

We now offer camping for vendors and visitors!

Grange Park Camping reservations can be made by calling 814-380-1893.

Camping guidelines can be found at grangefair.com