Activities & Area Events
Pennsylvania Dutch Country is the perfect rural getaway. You won’t find a more family-friendly destination out there! There is so much to do, so many places to shop for handcrafted goods, and so many places to enjoy a hearty meal that you’ll want to book your reservations for either a longer stay or multiple stays!
We recommended Guests bring plenty of cash & checks (physical currencies) with them on their trip to Lancaster County. Almost all local Amish businesses do not use modern forms of electronic payments.
About Historic Mill Bridge Village
With nearly endless possibilities here in Lancaster County, we recommend the following area guides for a complete list of attractions, dining establishments, historical landmarks, outdoor activities & so much more.
Annual Events
Lancaster Balloon Festival - 2024 Dates TBA
The very best way to enjoy the beautiful Lancaster countryside; with a very talented group of pilots! You won’t find a more scenic balloon ride anywhere on the East Coast.
A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine - June 15-17 & 20-23 & September 14-15 & 19-22, 2024
Peep Peep – Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt.
The Hersey RV Show: "America's Largest RV Show!" - September 11-15, 2024
See more than 1,300 RVs from 30+ manufacturers at the Annual America’s Largest RV Show®, at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The show is THE place to shop and compare new RVs, find the latest accessories, upgrades, campgrounds, vacation destinations and related products.
Rough & Tumble Engineers; Historical Industrial-Agricultural Museum - June 21-22, 2024
The Rough and Tumble Historical Association is a unique non-profit museum located on 33-acres in Lancaster County in PA that helps preserve America's Agricultural and Industrial history by holding events throughout the year. They have many operating exhibits as well as numerous Steam Traction Engines including the 2nd Oldest running Steam Traction Engine in the US, the Schiedlerbuilt in 1886 recently restored!
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire- Saturdays & Sundays, August 17 - October 27, 2024
Each weekend throughout the Faire season will showcase an exciting and unique theme that offers a different experience every time. Enjoy themed entertainment, foods, participatory contests and activities in addition to the regularly scheduled events.
Rhubarb Festival - May 17-19, 2024
In the heart of Lancaster County, rhubarb has been celebrated for over 30 years. Kitchen Kettle Village comes alive with the sweet aroma of rhubarb jam bubbling in kettles. Rhubarb is the harbinger of spring in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and every year Kitchen Kettle Village pays tribute with a two-day food festival filled with delicious and sometimes zany events.
Lancaster County Fairs - Dates Vary
The Denver Fair, Southern Lancaster County Fair, Elizabethtown Fair, Ephrata Fair, New Holland Farmers Fair & Manheim Community Farm Show are all easy day trips from Mill Bridge Village. Check www.pafairs.org for dates and more information.