Festival season is coming to Centre County. Check out everything happening in July
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- Centre County hosts multiple July festivals featuring food, music and arts events.
- Major events include WingFest, Arts Fest, People's Choice and Fourth Fest.
- Outdoor concerts, parades and family-friendly activities draw locals and tourists.
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Centre County festival weekend 2025
Festival weekend has arrived in Centre County, with visitors and locals alike flocking to the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, People’s Choice Festival, Philipsburg Heritage Days and more. Find full coverage below, and enjoy the events!
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July means festival season for Centre County, and there’s plenty to do outside during the hottest month of the year. Residents and visitors alike can look forward to multi-day celebrations like the People’s Choice Festival and Arts Fest, while foodies may be lured into WingFest and Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest.
Here are some of the local events taking place in July.
WingFest
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (Thursdays in July)
Where: Tussey Mountain
What: Every Thursday in July there will be an outdoor concert and wing competition at Tussey Mountain. A winning wing vendor will be determined each week, with a final showdown taking place between all the previous winners on Aug. 7 to determine the Tussey Mountain Wing King. The event is open to all ages and will include other food vendors for those needing a palate cleanse.
More info: tusseymountain.com/wingfest
Central PA Fourth Fest
When: July 4 (Friday)
Where: Downtown State College and University Park campus
What: State College’s longtime Fourth of July celebration will include a 4K run through Penn State campus, a downtown parade that begins at 11 a.m., a car show from 12-5 p.m. and a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. Vendors will line the street all day offering food, crafts and entertainment.
More info: www.centralpa4thfest.org
Summer Sounds from the Gazebo
When: July 6, 13, 20, 27 (Sundays in July)
Where: Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte
What: There will be an hour of live music every Sunday at 7 p.m. in Talleyrand Park, featuring genres ranging from rock to jazz. The acts scheduled for July include Jonny Bull, Tommy Wareham, Deacons of Dixieland and Jim Leary.
More info: www.bellefontearts.org/summer_sounds.htm
Philipsburg Heritage Days
When: July 8-12 (Tuesday-Saturday)
Where: Philipsburg (multiple locations)
What: Since 1998, Philipsburg Heritage Days have aimed to honor the history of the borough. The festivities will start with a block party on July 8. There will be attractions all day from July 9-12, including live music, vendors and contests. On the final day of the celebration, there will be a parade and a fireworks display.
More info: happyvalley.com/events/philipsburg-heritage-days-2025
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
When: July 9-13 (Wednesday-Sunday)
Where: Downtown State College and University Park campus
What: Better known as Arts Fest, this five-day event attracts visitors and alumni alike to State College. The festival begins with the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale on July 9. The Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition will run from July 10-13, where artists and entrepreneurs will sell art, jewelry, housewares and more. There will be live music and food vendors throughout.
More info: arts-festival.com
People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts
When: July 10-13 (Thursday-Sunday)
Where: Grange Park, Centre Hall
What: People’s Choice will look to help attendees beat the heat with its Christmas in July theme this year, which will include snow on the ground and a cameo from Santa Claus himself. Local artists, musicians and food vendors will gather in Grange Park for this four-day event, and there will also be family activities throughout.
More info: peopleschoicefestival.com/
Art in the Orchard
When: July 10-12 (Thursday-Saturday)
Where: Way Fruit Farm, Port Matilda
What: Way Fruit Farm will host its fifth annual Art in the Orchard event this year, which will include an array of artists, crafters, food trucks and vendors. Admission and parking is free, and there will be live music throughout.
More info: www.wayfruitfarm.com/artintheorchard
Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest
When: July 19 (Saturday)
Where: Porter North Lot, attached to Medlar Field
What: More than 75 breweries from Pennsylvania (and surrounding states) are expected to gather at one of Penn State’s most popular tailgating lots for Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest. In addition to the drinks, there will be live performances during the day. Attendees must be 21 and over and bring ID; tickets can be purchased online.
More info: www.hoppyvalleybrewersfest.com/
State College Criterium
When: July 26 (Saturday)
Where: Downtown State College
What: A high-speed bicycle race will hit the streets of downtown State College, as top cyclists will compete for this year’s state championship. There are competitions for several categories, and racing will begin at 9 a.m. There will also be youth races later in the day.
More info: happyvalleysportsandentertainmentalliance.com/statecollegecriterium
Movies Under the Stars
When: July 26 (Saturday)
Where: Sidney Friedman Park, State College
What: Sidney Friedman Park will host an outdoor movie showing of “Inside Out 2” as the sun sets. Admission is free and popcorn will be provided.
More info: statecollegepa.civilspace.io/en/projects/movies-under-the-stars
This story was originally published June 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
