The One Spring Festival In Pennsylvania That’s Worthy Of Your Bucket List Every Year

Spring in Pennsylvania brings with it certain beloved traditions – the cry of "play ball" at baseball stadiums around the state, that first trip to our favorite amusement park, and a day at this annual spring festival in Pennsylvania. For two weekends every spring for 75 years, Pennsylvanians have flocked to the hugely popular Pennsylvania Maple Festival. Based in Meyersdale, it’s well worth a repeat spot on your bucket list, too. This year's event is scheduled for two weekends in April - the 20-21 followed by the 24-28 - but will also be preceded by a Maple Taste and Tour Weekend on March 9-10. This is just the prelude to an epic event all maple lovers will want to put on their calendars! We can't wait to see how the 2024 event will be even better than ever.

Join a beloved Pennsylvania tradition at the Pennsylvania Maple Festival in Meyersdale, an epic two-weekend event slated for April 20-21 and April 24-28, 2024.

The family-friendly festival boasts a full menu of fun, activities – from horse-drawn wagon rides to ax throwing – and events, including the Quilt Show.

A festival celebrating maple naturally means the opportunity to indulge in freshly-made maple syrup. Pour maple syrup over a delicious pancake and sausage dinner at The Lions Pancake House.

However, the deliciousness doesn’t stop there. Visit Main Street for a variety of food vendors, too.

To sample some of the area’s best wine and beer, head over to the Sit & Sip Garden on select festival days. A variety of vendors will be on hand, including Christian W. Clay Winery and Crooked Creek Distillery.

Historic Meyers Manor will host a variety of demonstrations at the sugar shack and sugar camp. Stop by, then visit the beloved Country Store, where you can stock up on maple goodies and other festival souvenirs.

If you’re bringing the kiddos along, head over to the Kids Corner, where they can get their faces painted, make crafts, and check out a variety of other activities.

The jam-packed schedule of events also features a horse-pulling contest, an antique tractor and farm show, and an antique, classic, and street rod auto show.

Admission to the festival is $5 for adults, and $1 for kids between six and 12, with an additional $5 fee for the Sit and Sip Garden. You can also purchase a commemorative festival pin for $10, which provides unlimited access to both the festival and the Quilt Show.

There are also some specialty libations to go with all the other delicious treats!

Find more information on the official website of the Pennsylvania Maple Festival. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this beloved spring festival in Pennsylvania.

Have you been to this beloved spring festival in Pennsylvania? Share your experience at the Pennsylvania Maple Festival in the comments! On the lookout for more springtime fun? Here are 8 easy and beautiful spring hikes everyone in Pennsylvania will love. Meyersdale is also one of the best spots for bed-and-breakfasts in Pennsylvania, so why not stick around for the festival with a stay at The Levi Deal Mansion?