Lancaster County Event Calendar
Things to do in Lancaster County

One event: endless possibilities. Attend our Spring Open House! We’re looking forward to meeting future Bulldogs at our Open House on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.!

Open House offers a unique and engaging in-person opportunity to explore all that Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has to offer. While visiting us for the Spring Open House, plan to:
- Spend time in your future program of study, tour our labs, and talk with faculty.
- Connect with various support offices.
- Speak with industry partners regarding the opportunities that await after earning a degree from Thaddeus Stevens College.

🎉 Craft & Vendor Show 🎉
Hosted by Fizzy Fixes in partnership with the Ephrata Youth Cheerleading Program!

🗓 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Ephrata Business Center
🎟 FREE Admission | Family-Friendly

Come shop small and support local at our Craft & Vendor Show featuring an amazing lineup of handmade artisans, small businesses, and local vendors! Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, treats, home décor, or something special for yourself, you’ll find it here.

✨ What to Expect:
🛍️ Handmade crafts & local vendors
🥤 Dirty sodas & specialty drinks
🎨 Unique finds you won’t see anywhere else
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family
💜 Supporting the Ephrata Youth Cheerleading Association

The wines are nearly ready for bottling from grapes picked, pressed, and fermented last fall. Get an inside look at Pennsylvania wine culture as you experience the flavor of wines tapped straight from their tanks and barrels.

Featuring
A Guided Wine Tasting of 6 Pre-Selected Wines
3 Additional Wine Samples of Your Choice
Live Music
Personal Charcuterie Box by Graze
Exclusive Savings on Wine To-Go
NEW FOR 2026: Help us choose the final blend of our fan-favorite wine, Fantasy

To reserve your spot, choose from two different time frames when purchasing your ticket. 5:30 pm - 7 pm OR 7:30 pm - 9 pm.

The Manheim Arts Festival brings together artists, makers, and art‑lovers for a day dedicated to fine arts in all their forms. This immersive event highlights the talent of local artists through live demonstrations, hands‑on experiences, and a curated marketplace filled with original works for sale. The event also highlights the town’s rich artistic heritage — including Manheim’s historic connection to glassblowing, a craft that helped shape the region’s early identity.

A signature feature of the festival is the Quick Draw Competition, where artists race against the clock to create a finished piece in just a short window of time. Spectators can watch the creative process unfold in real time, then bid on their favorite works during the post‑competition sale.

Throughout the festival grounds, visitors can explore:

Fine art vendors offering paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more
Artist demonstrations showcasing techniques like glassblowing, watercolor, pottery, p

The Manheim Arts Festival brings together artists, makers, and art‑lovers for a day dedicated to fine arts in all their forms. This immersive event highlights the talent of local artists through live demonstrations, hands‑on experiences, and a curated marketplace filled with original works for sale. The event also highlights the town’s rich artistic heritage — including Manheim’s historic connection to glassblowing, a craft that helped shape the region’s early identity.

A signature feature of the festival is the Quick Draw Competition, where artists race against the clock to create a finished piece in just a short window of time. Spectators can watch the creative process unfold in real time, then bid on their favorite works during the post‑competition sale.

Throughout the festival grounds, visitors can explore:

Fine art vendors offering paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more
Artist demonstrations showcasing techniques like glassblowing, watercolor, pottery, p

The Manheim Arts Festival brings together artists, makers, and art‑lovers for a day dedicated to fine arts in all their forms. This immersive event highlights the talent of local artists through live demonstrations, hands‑on experiences, and a curated marketplace filled with original works for sale. The event also highlights the town’s rich artistic heritage — including Manheim’s historic connection to glassblowing, a craft that helped shape the region’s early identity.

A signature feature of the festival is the Quick Draw Competition, where artists race against the clock to create a finished piece in just a short window of time. Spectators can watch the creative process unfold in real time, then bid on their favorite works during the post‑competition sale.

Throughout the festival grounds, visitors can explore:

Fine art vendors offering paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and more
Artist demonstrations showcasing techniques like glassblowing, watercolor, pottery, p