The Bellefonte Cruise is held each Father’s Day weekend in June, and includes a sock hop on Friday, followed by an open cruise, all-vehicle show, a parade of show vehicles, motorcycle poker run, and more on Saturday.
Outdoor Adventure On Tap promotes nature-based tourism and highlights Bellefonte’s beautiful and easily accessible natural assets. Several regional vendors, non-profits, and businesses that specialize in outdoor and recreation-related products showcase workshops that help you level up your outdoor skills.
Rhoneymeade Fest offers a unique auditory adventure! This annual artist-run art and music festival features more than 30+ international and local musical artists from a wide range of experimental and multicultural genres and styles. This event also features visual artists, local food and drink, and family-friendly activities that enrich community connection. Visitors will enjoy an immersive art exhibit at Rhoneymeade throughout the weekend presented by a collective of local artists.
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Held in July in nearby State College, this outdoor art festival features artists from all over the U.S. and several foreign countries. Enjoy live performances from old favorites to new performers at both outdoor and indoor stages.
Read More...The Bellefonte Children’s Fair held on a Saturday in early June, features five fun-filled hours of activities, games, entertainment, raffles and displays. Proceeds to this event benefit the Bellefonte Borough playgrounds.
The Craft Beverage Expo held at Talleyrand Park on Father’s Day features Centre County wineries, distilleries, cideries, and breweries along with live music.
Summer Sounds from the Gazebo runs every Sunday between June and August and brings folk, pop, rock, and jazz to Talleyrand Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the live music from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. (New talent is always welcome!)
The Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair Over 100 local and national artists and crafters come to town in early August for The Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair. This event provides family entertainment, tasty food, and children’s activities.
The Nittany Antique Machinery Shows offer fantastic family fun for all ages. Witness steam tractors, live demonstrations, and thrilling pulls. Explore the huge flea market, enjoy double-decker bus rides, an operating grist mill, and delicious homemade ice cream! Join us for the Spring Show (after Memorial Day) or the Fall Show (after Labor Day)
The Talleyrand Fall Festival has fun for the whole family! Participate in various kid’s activities, enjoy ghost stories, shop unique vendors, enjoy music & food, and catch Bellefonte’s Annual Halloween Costume Parade! Held as a fundraiser by the Rotary Club, the funds raised at this event will be distributed to various community organizations and causes throughout the year.
Bellefonte Under the Lights Waterfront Dinner Enjoy a progressive-style dinner along Spring Creek in early September. Choose your own culinary adventure from Bellefonte’s local food and beverage providers. Dine with fine linens and fresh flowers on your table.
People’s Choice Festival Support local artists at this festival held in nearby Centre Hall at the Grange Park in July. This festival boasts live music & performances, arts & crafts, and specialty foods & wines. It’s lots of fun for both adults and kids. You can even camp!
The Centre County Grange Fair With a 150-year history, this fair is the only remaining tent fair in the nation. With everything from food, live concerts, motorsports events, and equine exhibitions, this fair is a local favorite and home-away from home for many families who visit every year in August.
Penn State Football and Athletic Events Enjoy live sports at Penn State all year long. Hockey, basketball, football, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, and much more!
Bellefonte Victorian Christmas has been one of our community’s most cherished traditions for over 40 years! This town-wide holiday celebration features activities for the entire family, including an open-air winter market, cookie crawl, rides on the Christmas train, and so much more.
