Summer festivals continue: Events, things to do in Centre County this August
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- Centre County hosts festivals, events this August, spanning music, food and crafts.
- Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair, Grange Fair and Ag Progress Days anchor the August event calendar.
- Yoga championships and Dinosaur Adventure attract niche and family audiences.
Not ready for summer to end? There are plenty of outdoor events in Centre County this August, including festivals, live music and food. Here are some of the events happening this month.
Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair
When: Aug. 1-2 (Friday and Saturday)
Where: Downtown Bellefonte
What: The 42nd annual Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair will bring local artists and craftsmen to downtown Bellefonte. There will be live music and food throughout the two-day street fair, as well as a number of children’s activities. A list of artists and performers are available in the fair’s online visitor guide.
More info: bellefontefair.org
USA Yoga National Championship
When: Aug. 1-3 (Friday-Sunday)
Where: The State Theatre, State College
What: Yogis will unite this weekend for the 2025 USA Yoga National Championship at The State Theatre. Youth competition and semifinal rounds will be held Friday and Saturday, with the finals set for Sunday. There will also be yoga classes and workshops held in between competition. Tickets can be purchased online, and cost $20 per day or $30 for the full weekend.
More info: usayoga.org/product/2025-national-yoga-championships
Ice Cream Festival
When: Aug. 2 (Saturday)
Where: South Allen Street, State College
What: Eleven local and regional ice cream vendors will take to South Allen Street on Saturday for the 10th annual State College Downtown Rotary Ice Cream Festival. There will be a petting zoo, face painting and a bounce house, as well as an ice cream eating competition between local high school football teams. Visitors buy tickets at the event, which they can exchange for ice cream — five tickets for $5, or 25 tickets for $20.
More info: downtownstatecollegerotary.org/fundraisers
WingFest Finals
When: Aug. 7 (Thursday)
Where: Tussey Mountain
What: After over a month of fierce wing competition, the Tussey Mountain Wing King will be crowned on Aug. 7. The seven winning restaurants from the previous WingFest competitions will compete again in the championship round. Music groups Go Go Gadjet and The PennSoulvanians will perform during the night. There will also be other food options for those who need a palette cleanser.
More info: tusseymountain.com/wingfest
Penn State’s Ag Progress Days
When: Aug. 12-14 (Tuesday-Thursday)
Where: Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, Pennsylvania Furnace
What: Penn State will host its annual Ag Progress Days this month, the largest outdoor agricultural exposition in the state. The event will showcase the latest in agricultural education, research and innovations in equipment and technology. Admission is free, and a list of the over 400 exhibitors is available online.
More info: agsci.psu.edu/apd
Centre County Grange Fair
When: Aug. 15-23
Where: Grange Park, Centre Hall
What: The historic Grange Encampment and Fair will return for its 151st year with nine days worth of activities. The schedule is jam-packed with live music, food, motorsports shows and other activities for the hundreds of families who make the trip to camp at the fairgrounds. Camping costs $40 per night, and wristbands can either be purchased for each day of the fair, or for the full week.. Full pricing details are available online.
More info: grangefair.com
Dinosaur Adventure at C3
When: Aug 22-24 (Friday-Sunday)
Where: C3 Sports, State College
What: Families can take a trip back to the Jurassic era with the Dinosaur Adventure exhibit, featuring life-like dinosaurs. Children will get to participate in fossil searches, ride Jurassic scooters, run through themed obstacle courses and have the opportunity to ride a dinosaur. Ticket cost $31.80 for adults, $42.82 for children and $113.38 for the child VIP package. More ticket details are available online.
More info: dinosauradventure.com
Crickfest
When: Aug. 30 (Saturday)
Where: Coburn Park, Millheim
What: The 22nd annual Crickfest will return to Millheim on Labor Day Weekend to celebrate watershed health, community spirit and environmental education. The day begins with the 5K and 10K Tunnel Trot along the edge of Penns Creek. Later in the day, there will be live music, food vendors and children’s activities.
More info: pennsvalley.net/event/crickfest-2025-2
Philipsburg Music Phest
When: Aug. 30 (Saturday)
Where: Wagon Wheel Music Park, Philipsburg
What: The first-ever Philipsburg Music Phest will feature live performances, cold beer, food and games on Labor Day Weekend. The day will also include an SPCA adoption event and the fabled Philipsburg Cornhole Championship. Pre-sale tickets cost $10, and same-day tickets cost $15. More information is available on the event’s Facebook page.
More info: www.facebook.com/events/749310301110963
This story was originally published July 31, 2025 at 9:44 AM.
