Fairs and Festivals: Schuylkill County

Ah, there’s nothing that feels more like “Americana” than a homecoming parade! In fact, the annual homecoming parade in Ashland, PA feels like it belongs in a Norman Rockwell painting. And perhaps what made the day even more special, was our wonderful travelers, the Leidigh family from Carlisle, PA. The Leidighs, especially their lovely daughters, were full of energy and made the homecoming parade so enjoyable! We danced away with a group Mummers, wore their crazy hats, and threw out candy to the hundreds of families who lined the streets for the annual event. We even got to meet Elvis! All in all, it was a wonderful day in Ashland!

But of course there’s even more to do in this area! Including a trip to Knoebel’s – Pennsylvania’s largest free amusement park. Or you can take a trip into the Pioneer Tunnel coalmine… be sure to bring a sweater, it’s chilly in there! And of course, a trip to where they have beer brewing beer since 1829, America’s oldest brewery – Yuengling.

In fact, what could be better? A trip to free amusement park, a ride through a chilly coalmine and a final stop for cold freshly brewed beer… sounds like a great day in PA!