Events & Festivals
Each weekend in Cumberland Valley brings something new to celebrate. The region’s events calendar is packed year-round with festivals and activities that cater to every interest. Whether it’s Ice Art Fest to celebrate the winter months, an Earth Day festival in the spring, vibrant summer music festivals, a plethora of fall festivals, or enchanting events to welcome the magic of the holiday season, you’ll be celebrating all year long.
And, from April through early October, Carlisle Events and Cumberland Valley welcome auto enthusiasts from around the world to eight different thrilling car shows. So hop in your car, rev up the engine, and embark on a journey to discover all we have to offer.
Delicious Cuisine
Exceptional dining is a keystone of the Cumberland Valley experience. Follow the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail for a sweet tour of local creameries, or sip your way through the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail, featuring over 25 breweries, cideries, distilleries, and wineries. At locally owned restaurants, explore a world of flavors, with globally-inspired cuisine – from Ukrainian dishes at Tatiana’s Restaurant in Mechanicsburg and Belgian specialties at Café Bruges in Carlisle to hearty Italian meals at Nonna Ilva in Shippensburg and regional Mediterranean flavors at Aura in Camp Hill.
With welcoming downtowns, independent shops, year-round seasonal events, and more, Cumberland Valley delivers small-town charm with big experiences all year long.
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