York State Fair Celebrates 260 Years
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The York State Fair ("America's First Fair") is celebrating 260 years this year! Several Explore York members will have a presence at the fair this year, taking place July 18-27. If you’re going to the fair, please check them out:
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- Aviator Brew Hub will have a tasting booth set up on Saturday, July 19, and their beer will be on tap at the beer garden.
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South County Brewing will be providing the anniversary beer (“Fair Fusion”) available every day and will also have a tasting booth on Gourmet Row on Saturday, July 26.
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Oola Bowls West York will have a Food Truck at the fair all week.
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Visit York County Solid Waste Authority’s booth in Memorial Hall and learn about current and future waste management practices in York County. Questions about your garbage or recycling? They have the answers! Fun giveaways including recycled jean pencils, bookmarks with wildflower seeds, and carabiner keychains will adorn the booth along with brochures to answer all of your waste questions!
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Semiquincentennial Bell Dedication
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York County's new Semiquincentennial Bell was dedicated July 9 at Camp Security.
America250PA established the Semiquincentennial Bell program to place bronze, permanent commemorative bells across Pennsylvania, highlighting historically significant locations.
Camp Security is the last remaining undeveloped prisoner-of-war camp from the Revolutionary War. One of only a handful to ever be established, it's located just east of the City of York in Springettsbury Township. Camp Security housed more than 1,000 British and Canadian prisoners of war between the summer of 1781 and the spring of 1783.
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America250PA is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Commission charged with planning and coordinating all of the programming, projects, and events in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The America250PA Semiquincentennial Bells will lift up the stories of communities that helped shape history here in the Commonwealth.
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After 20 years of mixing, making, and spreading joy through handmade soaps and scrubs, Chris Clarke is hanging up her apron at Sunrise Soap Company. A favorite stop on Beaver Street for visitors and a go-to place locals loved to share with out-of-town guests, Sunrise became a true York County attraction under her leadership. In recognition of her passion and impact over the years, Clarke was awarded Explore York’s Makers Spirit Award at our Annual Tourism Industry Event in January.
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Chris is the heart of York County’s Maker Spirit – pouring her creativity into every product that helped make Sunrise a true gem. Her enthusiasm and partnership will be missed. Please join Explore York in wishing her well in the next chapter of her journey and welcoming Sunrise’s new owner, Sydney Stott, who’s excited to build on the strong foundation Chris created.
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| | Pick Up a 2025 York County Travel Guide
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Question: Which York County restaurant is housed in a former woolen mill? The answer can be found within the links of this email. Send your reply to Marketing@YorkPA.org by July 20 for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Mt. Airy Orchards.
Congratulations to our most recent winner: Alex C. of York.
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