Don’t let this small town of 1,500 fool you, Centre Hall hosts some of the most well-attended events in Centre County. Located just a few miles from Penn State University, the town boasts delicious restaurants, places to stay, attractions, and some one-of-a-kind events.

Grange Fair

The biggest event of the year in Centre Hall would be the Centre County Grange Fair. Thousands of attendees “move in” to the fairgrounds and stay for at least ten days to enjoy the fair. It is the only tent fair in the nation and the tents have been handed down to family members for generations. Fair-goers not lucky enough to get one of the 1,000 tents available (there is a waiting list) can rent one of the 1500 RV spaces. Of course, people can come to the fair for just a day if they want.

The fair boasts live concerts, horse shows, tractor pulls, two amusement companies (Garbrick and Bartlebaugh Rides), animal contests and shows, amazing food and concessions, numerous vendors, a parade plus many other events. The fairground is so large that trams are offered to attendees to move around the park!

The 2025 Centre County Grange Fair will be held from August 15th to August 23rd.

Nittany Valley Antique Machinery Show

This event is so popular it is held twice a year!

The Nittany Valley Antique Machinery Show is located just 5 miles away from Centre Hall at Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park; each show is themed according to a tractor or machinery company.

Not only can show-goers learn about antique tractors and machinery, but the shows also have:

• Antique tractor and garden tractor pulls
• A double-decker bus to ride
• Homemade ice cream and bean soup
• Fresh roasted peanuts
• A HUGE flea market

The flea market boasts hundreds of vendors with various items for sale, from homemade pies and food to antique machinery to modern-day toys and everything in between.

The Spring show is from May 31 to June 1st, while the Fall show is from September 4th to the 7th, 2025,

Remington Ryde Blue Grass Festival

For those who enjoy some good old-fashioned Blue Grass music, the Remington Ryde Blue Grass Festival is for you!

Held at the Grange Fairgrounds, usually the last weekend in June or the first weekend in July, the festival hosts numerous Bluegrass Bands. The bands take turns entertaining attendees at Grange Park in Centre Hall over a five-day period!

Attendees can choose to stay onsite and stay at one of the 1,500 campsites available. Many of the entertainers hold “jam” sessions after hours!

This year’s festival will be held from June 25th to June 29th, 2025.

People’s Choice Festival of Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts

Another festival held at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall is the People’s Choice Festival.

Held at the same time as the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts in State College, PA, the People’s Choice Festival has Pennsylvania artists only. The festival is billed as the summer’s largest gathering of Pennsylvanian Artists, and eventgoers can see jewelers, painters, sculptors, photographers, caricaturists, and many other artisans.

Of course, no festival is complete without live music, great entertainment, delicious food, and wine.

This year’s festival is planned from July 10th to July 13th, 2025.

Centre Hall Town Wide Yard Sale

Looking for some bargains? Come out to the Town-Wide Yard Sale where almost every home in town holds a yard sale!

This two-day event is always held on the last Friday and Saturday in June. It is so popular that concession stand owners travel from miles around to offer food and sweets to bargain hunters, young and old.

Usually, the local firehouse sells food and hosts some fundraising events.

This year’s sale is June 27th and June 28th, 2025

National and Local Horse Shows

Did you know that Centre Hall has a state-of-the-art Equine Center? The center is located at Grange Park and is a year-round show and exhibition center. It boasts an Indoor Arena and two Outdoor Arenas, all with spectator seating.

The Equine Center has been the home for competitions sponsored by:

• Keystone Quarter Horse Association
• Youth Equestrian Development Association
• American Quarter Horse Association
• Interscholastic Equestrian Association
• District 4-H club

The Grange Park Equine Center in Centre Hall, PA, is one of the biggest on the East Coast. It Hosts Equine events from March to November each year. With 350 Permanent Stalls on-site and over 1,000 RV hookups, there is lots of room to spread out and show at Grange Park.

Some Small-Town Extras

If the above events aren’t enough to entice you to come visit Centre Hall, how about some attractions, a place to stay and a place to eat?

The Keller House Bed and Breakfast is located right in town at 109 W. Church St. Want a taste of small-town living? The Keller House is the perfect place. With five themed bedrooms, each with its own en-suite private bathroom, the Keller House is the perfect place to relax and prepare for your next adventure.

Next door to the Keller House is Brothers Pizza and Italian Cuisine, owned and operated by Rose and Eddie Nicolosi. This is no ordinary pizza parlor; Brothers has an origin rich in tradition. In the 1950s, Rose's father, Angelo, and his two brothers opened a pizza shop in Brooklyn, N.Y., which has since added locations in Long Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Items on the menu range from appetizers, soups, and salads to pizzas and imported pasta. The Nicolosi's offer whole wheat and gluten-free options, and they top them with fresh, handmade meatballs and the best quality cheeses available. Family favorites include handmade lasagna made-to-order, smoked salmon pasta, chicken marsala, and, of course, stromboli and calzones. "We don't skimp on quality," Eddie says.

After eating, why don’t you take a stroll up to The Beaten Path or a short drive to Penn’s Cave?

The Beaten Path, located at 112 E. Church St., is an antique store that specializes in Eclectic Resale. It offers clean, contemporary household decor, antiques, vintage and retro items, jewelry, art, furniture, textiles, lighting, garden items in good condition, and everything else!

Located just five miles from the heart of town, at 222 Penn’s Cave Rd., Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park is a national treasure! Penn's Cave is America's only all-water cavern and farm-nature-wildlife park. Adventures below ground and above ground! The park offers unique experiences the whole family will love, including two fully guided tours: the all-water cavern, given entirely by boat, and the farm-nature-wildlife park tour, given entirely by bus. There is also a large gift shop, gemstone panning, and a maze.

Penn’s Cave is open all summer long, but make sure you check the cave’s website for hours of operation during late Fall, Winter, and early Spring.

With all the above events and attractions, it is no wonder that Centre Hall is sometimes known as Centre County’s Hidden Gem! Come out and enjoy yourself in Centre Hall! The Mayor of Centre Hall, LeDon Young, sums it up well when she says, "Centre Hall is in the center of it all!"