IRONMAN 70.3 PA Happy Valley returns to State College this weekend, but the race isn’t the only thing to explore! Dive into these exciting events happening throughout the weekend as we build up to race day!

After a successful inaugural event, Namastadium is returning to Happy Valley! The event will feature a yoga class held on the Panzer Stadium field on Saturday, July 13. Gates will open at 8 a.m. and class begins at 9 a.m.

The Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth communication and coordination with the board of directors, managing financial records using QuickBooks, and providing general office support. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently.

Elected officials, and community and business leaders joined representatives of Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMCO) today to break ground for HAMCO’s new Tru by Hilton. The 98-room hotel will be located next to G.M. McCrossin Inc. along the Benner Pike near the I-99 interchange between State College and Bellefonte.

Happy Valley is gearing up to provide an unforgettable experience for more than 1,000 high-school student athletes, coaches and athletic administrators when it hosts the PIAA Spring Sport Championships Festival June 13-15. This marks the second year of the four-year commitment with the PIAA.

If you’re a student or a recent graduate looking to dive into the dynamic world of sports and entertainment, look no further than the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA). Interning at HVSEA is more than just a steppingstone in your career; it’s an immersive experience that blends professional development, networking opportunities, and personal growth.

Friday, June 7 kicks off a jam-packed summer for Happy Valley Improv, State College’s premier longform improv company. Every Friday throughout the summer season, the company will host 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows at the Blue Brick Theatre located at 209 W. Calder Way in State College. These shows include company member group performances as well as showcases highlighting community members who have taken stand-up and improv comedy classes.

If you attended the recent Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest at Beaver Stadium, which attracted more than 3,000 attendees and 70 breweries, or perhaps the 2024 Olympic Wrestling Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center, then you’ve witnessed the work of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance. Officially launched last year and helmed by executive director Eric Engelbarts, the Alliance’s aim is, in a way, to make the region a better place to live, work and play, and it does this by bringing world-class events to the area.

The Inaugural Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest took place on the field of the fifth largest stadium in the world, Beaver Stadium, on May 10, 2024. This event brought together beer connoisseurs and Penn State fans with an unforgettable experience. With 72 breweries and 3,000 attendees, Hoppy Valley marks a monumental moment on Penn State’s campus. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this unforgettable event!