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Penn State Announces 2022 Homecoming Game and Week

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (February 25, 2022) — The 2022 Homecoming Executive Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 Penn State Homecoming Week will be held Sunday, October 16 through Saturday, October 22, 2022.

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SPIKES TO HONOR WALLY TRIPLETT WITH “WE ARE” TALKING BOBBLEHEAD ON JULY 29

First 1,000 fans to receive bobblehead honoring legendary running back

The State College Spikes are proud to mark the culmination of 2022’s Black History Month by announcing that on Friday, July 29, fans can join in honoring a football pioneer who gave a unifying voice to Happy Valley and made a significant impact on the athletic landscape with a Wally Triplett “We Are” Talking Bobblehead Giveaway.

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ClearWater Conservancy

Conserves and restores our natural resources through land conservation, water resources stewardship, and environmental outreach across central Pennsylvania.

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Historical Destinations in Happy Valley

Philipsburg’s Heritage Days

Philipsburg’s annual Heritage Days celebration was founded as a way to keep enthusiasm for local history alive.

In 1997, Philipsburg celebrated its bicentennial. The town came together to treat thousands of visitors to a week’s worth of events featuring reenactments, vendors, crafters, presentations, concerts, a parade, and fireworks, among other things.

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Golf in Happy Valley

No matter what season it is, there is always something to keep you active and outdoors in Happy Valley. And from the Spring through the Fall–and even sometimes in the Winter–golfers flock to Happy Valley for some of the best golf in all of Pennsylvania.

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CENTRAL PA TASTING TRAIL

We are pretty proud of our Central Pennsylvania Tasting Trail. You get to enjoy locally-crafted beer, wine, spirits and cider in the very places where these quality products are made.

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Hungry for Happy Valley? Try One of These 9 Favorite Culinary Hot Spots

If there’s one thing that Happy Valley residents can likely all agree on, it’s that the region is filled with delicious spots to dine and drink, no matter what you’re in the mood for. From fine dining to casual pub fare, farm-to-table eats to food trucks, the culinary landscape in State College and beyond is robust. Long-standing favorites have continuously welcomed newcomers to the pack, too, meaning there’s always something fresh to try in Happy Valley, no matter when the last time you paid us a visit.

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