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Census 2010

  
York City Events


"CELEBRATE WITH YORK CITY" - 2010 SPECIAL EVENTS

 

The mission of the York City Recreation and Parks Bureau is to meet the recreation needs of York City residents by providing direction, planning and coordination of services to enhance their quality of life through year round leisure programs and facilities that will develop and enhance the individual's physical, emotional, mental and social well-being.  For this reason, York City Recreation and Parks is proud to bring our community a variety of fun, free, large-scale community events each year.  Dollars are raised from corporate donations, so that no tax dollars are used.  If you have any questions on the events listed below, please email us at events@yorkcity.org or call 717-854-1587.



SPONSOR A SPECIAL EVENT IN THE CITY OF YORK

The 2010 York City Special Events campaign is underway. York City encourages businesses and individuals to sponsor a special event in the City. We are seeking not only sponsors but volunteers. These sponsorships allow the events to be free and open to all and allow the City to use no tax dollars for their implementation. These events are just some of the many reasons that York is such a great place to live, work, and play. For more information on how you can help with the Special Events Fundraising Campaign, call York City Special Events at 717-849-2217 or email events@yorkcity.org 

CLICK HERE FOR 2010 FRIENDS CONTRIBUTOR LIST

Friends of York City 

CLICK HERE for 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities

CLICK HERE for 2010 Friends of York City Membership Information







Friday, February 19, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.
Valencia Ballroom - Downtown York City
 
A fundraising Dinner and Live Auction benefiting the special events for the City of York throughout the year, and celebrating all the things that make York a great place to live, work, and play. Each course of the five- course meal is provided by a different downtown restaurant, and unique experience packages highlight all the entertainment and cultural opportunities the city has to offer. Since its inception in 2003, the event has sold out each year, and raised over $18,000 for special events.  DOWNLOAD TICKET INFORMATION HERE!

Mayor Kim Bracey & husband Vernon Bracey and Vince & Suzanne McConkey 
Mayor Kim Bracey & husband Vernon Bracey along with Vince & Suzanne McConkey
attend the Taste of York City annual event.




BOX LUNCH REVUE
Crowd enjoying lunch, conversation and entertainment
 May 4 - August 26, 2010
Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cherry Lane Park (rear of Central Market House)  Downtown York City

Live entertainment featured every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer months in the courtyard at Cherry Lane during lunch time.  Enjoy classical to jazz and swing to pop, regional and local performers entertain in this unique outdoor setting.  No street closings.  DOWNLOAD ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE HERE.




35TH ANNUAL OLDE YORK STREET FAIR 
  Belly Dancers Performing for the Crowd 
Sunday, May 9, 2010
12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Downtown York City

The Olde York Street Fair has been a Mother's Day tradition for more than 25 years featuring 150 artisans and food vendors as well as live entertainment and strolling performers that will fill the air with music.  The  Kid's Fun Block (sponsored by Penn Waste) is always a hit with rides and games for the kids to enjoy.  Streets closed: Market Street from Newberry to Pine, and George Street from King to Philly.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE.


2010 STREET FAIR APPLICATIONS

Craft Vendor Application
Craft Vendor Guidelines
Non Profit Food or Information Vendor Application
Non Profit Food or Information Vendor Guidelines
Center City Business Application

To be added to the mailing list for 2011, please call 717-854-1587, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.




YORKFEST ART FESTIVAL

DOWNTOWN YORK CITY
The Living Statue as portrayed by Randy Orwig   
  Friday, August 27, 2010 - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 Juried Art and Literary
Reception at YorkArts Gallery

Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

York's premier fine arts and music festival along the Codorus River (surrounding the Colonial Courthouse) in historic downtown York.  Yorkfest features a weekend of over 80 fine artists from all around the country, free family entertainment and hands-on arts activities, and a community jazz concert.  This event is held rain or shine.  Streets closed: Pershing Avenue from Market to Philadelphia Street.  VIEW ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE NOW!  Click Here for DIRECTIONS

YORKFEST APPLICATIONS
Children's Entry
Call for Entries
Food Court Vendor




YORK BIKE NIGHT
Presented by Harley-Davidson


Bikers Roaring into Downtown York City, Sept. 2007  
 Friday, September 24, 2010 - 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Continental Square
Downtown York City

This street party features a 2,000 motorcycle parade, live entertainment on three stages, and food vendors. Scheduled entertainment includes American Posse, Rock Candy and Smokin Gunnz.

Parade Information:  Motorcycles will flood downtown York starting at 6 p.m. when the annual parade leaves the York Fairgrounds by the Market St. gate and travels east on W. Market St., north on Broad St., and west on Philadelphia St., back to the downtown area.  Persons traveling along these routes should expect delays while the roads are closed briefly for the parade.  Keep in mind that King St. and Princess St. can be used as alternate routes for east and west bound travel.”


Streets closed: Market Street, Pershing to Duke, George Street, Philadelphia to King

BIKE NIGHT APPLICATIONS
Food Vendor
Merchandise Vendor
Antique Bike Entry Application



LIGHT UP NIGHT
 
Downtown York City Welcomes the Holiday Season 
Friday, December 3, 2010
 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Continental Square - Downtown York City

Light Up Night is a multicultural celebration that features live entertainment, children's activity area, carol sing alongs, the lighting of the York holiday tree, and the arrival of the most important guest, Santa.
Fun for the whole family!  

Market Street will be closed from Beaver to Duke Street, and George Street will be closed from Philadelphia to King Street. These restrictions begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Parking will be restricted in the area beginning at noon.  Scheduled entertainment TBA.




NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION  2011

Friday, December 31, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. to 12:15 am
Downtown York City
FREE EVENT!

York's New Year's Eve celebration will feature an opening entertainer and headlining act, as well as food vendors, fireworks, and the dropping of the White Rose and fireworks at midnight.  There will be a children's countdown from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The grand finale celebration will occur from 10:00 pm and 12:15 am at Continental Square in Downtown York. Scheduled entertainment TBA.

 

 









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