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Join the festivities in Kennett Square, PA as "The Mushroom Capital of the World" hosts its spectacular celebration of mushrooms celebrating its 30th year!  The first commercial mushroom production started in Kennett Square over 100 years ago and 65% of mushrooms grown in America happens right here in this small town.  

Always the weekend after Labor Day, this year's festival will be held on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13. Events include:

Erie County’s oldest and largest fair, the Erie County Fair will be held August 31 to September 5, 2015 at the Wattsburg Fairgrounds. Amusement midway rides and games, truck and tractor pulls and lots of family fun. For more information, call 814-739-2232. One price for admission includes everything except the Friday night truck pulls. Chris Higbee will be on stage on Thursday, September 3. 

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania is home to the largest Corvette event in the world. Considered "America's classic sports car,'  over 5,000 Corvettes are on display from classics to late-models to new. In addition to looking at the cars, you can participate (or watch) the autocross and burnouts. This events boast the largest all-Corvette car corral, Manufacturers Midway and Installation Alley. The show runs August 28-30, 2015. Gate times are: Friday - Saturday 7am to 6pm and Sunday 7am to 3pm.

Timeless classical masterpieces blended with contemporary compositions set the stage for the 10th year Anniversary Celebration of the Endless Mountain Music Festival, scheduled for July 24 through August 8, 2015 in Wellsboro, Mansfield, Blossburg, Troy, and Canton. Full orchestra concerts on Friday and Saturday nights all three weekends.

Founded in 1984 by ArtsQuest, the first Musikfest featured 295 performances on six stages, attracting more than 180,000 people to historic Bethlehem. Over the past three decades, the event has grown, evolving into one of the largest and most diverse music festivals in the nation, with 500-plus shows on 14 stages over 10 days. Each year more than 900,000 people make their way to the Lehigh Valley to experience all the music, food and fun of this musical extravaganza.

A unique travel gem and must see attraction is the mega corn maze at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks, Lancaster County, PA celebrating 20 years of growing FUN! You’ll need at least an hour in the world’s most dynamic and interactive 5-acre corn maze with over 2.5 miles of paths. Walking at your own pace, you will be entertained as you happen across the Kernels of Knowledge along with a variety of clues, tunnel slides, watering stations, and much more.  Two scenic bridges gives you a bird’s eye view of everyone’s flags waving high above the corn.

As summer approaches, many PA Ski Resorts transform their ski slopes into ziplines. Roundtop Mountain Resort near Lewisberry offers 18 zip lines for all ability and thrill levels. For the adventurous, try out The Vertical Trek. It is the most comprehensive with 10 zip lines up to 400' long and 40' high. You'll also navigate through rope bridges, tarzan swings, cargo nets and scenic walks. The Trek takes between 2-4 hours to complete.

Some of the best zip lining Pennsylvania has to offer can be found in the Laurel Highlands. You’ll soar more than 100 feet above ground and marvel at the beautiful and picturesque landscapes of the Ohiopyle Region and the Allegheny Mountains.

This two-day festival takes place June 20 & 21, 2015 at Split Rock Resort located in beautiful Lake Harmony in the Pocono Mountains.  The event features continuous musical entertainment on three stages, over 30 of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries, and a wide selection of food vendors to tempt your taste buds. Educational seminars will be held during the festival so check them out to learn new things about wine.

Now in its 66th year, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife festival in America. Celebrating the Pennsylvania Dutch culture, this unique festival continues to attract upwards of 150,000 visitors per year. Named as One of America's Top Celebrations by USA Today, it was named as a "Must See" Festival by the Washington Post.

This year's nine day festival being held on June 27 - July 5, 2015 offers: