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Bluegrass Band Steep Canyon Rangers Coming to the State Theatre

Bluegrass takes center stage in Downtown State College on June 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. when the acclaimed Steep Canyon Rangers bring their Grammy-winning sound to The State Theatre. Hailing from North Carolina, this celebrated band delivers a fresh take on bluegrass that blends tradition with originality—don’t miss your chance to experience their unforgettable live performance right here in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Grab your tickets now for a night of music that’s sure to move you.

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State College Borough Unveils 47-foot Panaroma

A new 47-foot-long photographic streetscape of contemporary College Avenue from University Drive to Atherton Street is now on permanent public exhibit in the State College Municipal Building.

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Why you should attend the 2025 Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest

The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest is the premier event for craft beer lovers and Penn State fans. Held for the first time in 2024, the Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest took place on the field of Beaver Stadium at the Pennsylvania State University campus. These are hallowed grounds for any Penn State Football fan. This beer festival was a celebration of Pennsylvania breweries and other breweries with ties to Happy Valley, featuring 75 different craft beverage producers sampling their creations for the attendees.

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Nittany Knights to host Gold-Medal Quartet, students at Annual Show

The Nittany Knights will be performing Just SING! at 7 pm on May 17th, 2025 at the State Theatre in downtown State College. The annual spring show will feature 2024 International Barbershop Harmony Society GOLD Medal Quartet Winners, Three and a Half Men, Penn State Barbershop Quartet The Valley Four and choirs from State College High School, Mount Nittany Middle School, and Park Forest Middle School.

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The Nittany Lion Inn Returns to Happy Valley

For nearly a century, the Nittany Lion Inn has been a cherished gathering place at Penn State University, welcoming alumni, students, and visitors alike. Whether for milestone celebrations, game day traditions, or a quiet retreat in the heart of campus, the inn has long been an integral part of the Happy Valley experience. Now, after a thoughtful transformation, the Nittany Lion Inn reopens its doors, blending historic charm with a fresh, modern approach.

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Spikes Celebrate the E-L-G-S-E-S on August 23, 2025

With a wink and a nod to the alternative letter arrangements proposed by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Philly fan featured on the FOX pregame show on Super Sunday, both of whom are invited to participate in the festivities in good fun, the Elgses (the Spikes) will wear classic Kelly green uniforms emblazoned with the name we all know and love at the 6:35 p.m. game.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events