EVENTS
Looking for our live entertainment calendar? Check out our 814 Originals: The Weekly Lineup page!
Looking for our live entertainment calendar? Check out our 814 Originals: The Weekly Lineup page!
Experience the vibrant creativity of the community at the State College Arts Fest, a celebration of visual and performing arts that brings together artists, musicians, and art lovers from all over. This annual event features a diverse array of art displays, live performances, interactive workshops, and local food vendors, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. Stroll through the festival streets lined with unique artworks, enjoy captivating performances, and participate in hands-on activities that spark your own creativity.
Join us for the People's Choice Festival in Centre Hall, a delightful celebration of local art, crafts, and community spirit! This annual festival features a vibrant marketplace filled with handcrafted goods from talented artisans, live music performances, and delicious food from local vendors. Attendees can enjoy interactive workshops, family-friendly activities, and the chance to vote for their favorite artists and crafters, making this festival a true celebration of creativity and community engagement.
14U and 16/18U tournament in State College on July 11-12, 2026 at the Oak Hall Softball Complex! Rings for 1st! Medals for 2nd! USA Sanctioned Umpires. Concessions and indoor bathroom facilities. Eight teams per division. Spots fill quick!
EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts.
If you like The Eagles you simply must experience the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute, EagleMania!
The State Games of America is the nation’s premier amateur multi-sport event, bringing together thousands of athletes from across the country to compete and celebrate the spirit of sport. Held every two years, the Games feature a wide range of sports and welcome participants of all ages and skill levels. Athletes represent their home states while experiencing high-level competition and a strong sense of community among participants, families, and fans.
In 2026, the State Games of America will be hosted in State College, Pennsylvania, highlighting the region’s top-tier facilities and vibrant sports culture. The Opening Ceremony will take place at the Bryce Jordan Center on July 31 at 7:30 PM, serving as a centerpiece moment during an already action-packed week of competition.
A 101 mile & marathon distance backcounty mountain bike race in the Bald Eagle and Rothrock State Forests of PA. The course consists of singletrack, doubletrack, and fire roads with a bit of pavement. The Marathon course is slightly long at 70+ but without 3 very very large mountains that the Ultra loop has included, so with that in mind — it is a FAST 70+.
USA Softball returns to Happy Valley this summer with the Men’s Slow Pitch 45 & Over Tournament, happening August 3–4, 2025!
For registration details, visit the official USA Softball of Pennsylvania tournament page.
Celebrate Joe Cocker’s groundbreaking live album and tour, MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN! Serving as a dedication to Joe Cocker and Leon Russell, the show will be recreated with a 20-piece band in similar style of the original tour including, for your delight, Cosmic Kiddies, English Roadies, Children with the Answers, Cooking Italians, Presidents of Recording Companies, Acrobatics and Displays, The Odd Sane Dog, The Space Choir, Assorted Sound Freaks, and All Elements of the Truth.
This event will feature guests and full choir, including all songs from the entire tour beyond those on the original album release, with large interpretations of songs by rock and soul greats including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Leonard Cohen, Traffic, Leon Russell, and more. Songs from the original tour include: “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window,” “Let It Be,” “Feelin’ Alright,” “Honky Tonk Women,” “Cry Me a River,” “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Delta Lady”, “The Letter”, and many other favorites.
USA Softball wraps up summer with the Men’s Slow Pitch 35 & Over State Tournament on August 8 & 9, 2026, in Happy Valley!
For registration details, visit the official USA Softball of Pennsylvania tournament page.
Join us for the annual Grange Fair, a beloved tradition in Centre Hall that brings together community, culture, and creativity! Experience a week of fun-filled activities, including thrilling rides, delicious food, and engaging exhibits that showcase local crafts and agriculture. Enjoy live entertainment featuring talented performers, as well as family-friendly games and competitions. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community event that captures the spirit of our region!
Due to incredible demand, five-time GRAMMY award–winning rap icon Lil Wayne extends his North American tour celebrating more than 20 years of his groundbreaking Carter album series into 2026.
Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never- performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.