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STATE COLLEGE — Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMCO) announced Jenn Brooks-Stahl as the new corporate sales and marketing director.
Brooks-Stahl has been working in the hospitality community for over 30 years, most recently as general manager of the Wyndham Garden in Boalsburg.
Happy Valley, PA | April 1, 2025 – The United States Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs (USACFC) is thrilled to welcome the 2025 USACFC Championships to the Nittany Valley Sports Centre, located at 177 Champion Dr Suite 300, State College, PA 16803. This premier collegiate fencing event, scheduled for April 5th and 6th, 2025, will bring together teams from across the country for two days of intense competition, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.
The 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 PA HV Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon is approaching fast, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success! If you've ever wanted to be part of an exciting endurance race, now is your chance. Join us for an Ironman 70.3 PA HV Volunteer Recruitment Night to learn how you can contribute.
The America’s Wrestling Cup (AWC) Fargo Tune-Up is set to take place from June 6th-8th, 2025, offering wrestlers a prime opportunity to prepare for the prestigious USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships, commonly known as "Fargo." This freestyle duals event is designed to help athletes refine their skills in a competitive environment before heading to the national stage.
Multi-platinum, 5X AMA award-winning entertainer Kane Brown today announced details for his highly anticipated new tour, The High Road Tour. Named after his upcoming new album--The High Road--coming January 24th, 2025, the tour will kick off on March 13th and will include a stop at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center on May 1, 2025. Scotty McCreery and Ashley Cooke serve as support.
Following the success of Glow Party, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to announce its new theme for 2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th, 2025!
The highly anticipated Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest returns for 2025, offering beer enthusiasts the ultimate tailgate experience on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for General Admission. Due to ongoing renovations at Beaver Stadium through 2027, this year’s event moves to a new location: the Porter North Lot with entrance at Medlar Field.
The 2025 IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon is fast approaching, and while athletes will be giving their all on race day, volunteers are the unsung heroes who help make this event truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a way to get involved in one of the most exciting events of the year, volunteering is the perfect opportunity to show your support and be part of something special.
Get ready, State College! The iconic Rosanne Cash, one of the most ambitious and literary songwriters of her generation, is bringing her remarkable talents to the State Theatre. Known for her unique and distinctive vocals, Cash is a master at turning every song into a personal, revelatory tale that resonates deeply with audiences.
IRONMAN has announced the results of its 2024 Athletes’ Choice Awards, highlighting the top-scoring events in a variety of categories based on athletes’ post-event surveys from all of last year’s IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races globally.
Wrestling fans, get ready! The Keystone State Wrestling Championships are set to take over the Bryce Jordan Center from March 14 to March 16, 2025. This premier youth tournament will bring together over 3,000 top young athletes from across Pennsylvania, competing in multiple age divisions and weight classes.
Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sports and entertainment management? The Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA) is offering internships for Summer and Fall 2025!
Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, the organization dedicated to promoting Happy Valley as a visitor destination, is proud to celebrate February 19, 2025, as Destination Professionals Day to honor the people and organizations that drive tourism, economic growth and community vitality worldwide.
Are you planning to race in the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley? How does a free stay over race weekend sound? The Race-cation Prize Package offers an $850 value to three lucky winners who sign up for the 2025 race!
Black Leaders Detroit is dedicated to promoting equity through community action and is excited to announce its most ambitious initiative yet: the 2025 Ride For Equity. This groundbreaking thirty-five-day cross-country bike ride will launch on May 31, 2025, starting at Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and concluding at Wall Street in New York City near Independence Day. They will be in State College, PA on June 26, 2025, and leaving for their journey to Wall Street in New York City on June 28, 2025.
As of Friday, Jan. 31, we are 211 days out from the start of the next Penn State Football season. There’s no doubt local businesses, hotels and homeowners are elated about what that means for Centre County.
To kick off the weekend of ComiCon, The Happy Valley Comic and Collectible convention are bringing the film Se7en to Happy Valley. Sponsored by Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, the film will be put on display at the Friedman Auditorium, followed by a Q&A with the film’s screenwriter, Andrew Kevin Walker.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is saying 2024 was a record year for tourism – but where will that extra revenue go?
This past weekend volleyball teams from all over arrived in State College to complete in the Happy Valley Rally. WeBuildYouPlay puts on an amazing tournament where fun and competitive drive combine to create a magnetic weekend of volleyball!
At the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, we are thrilled to celebrate an exciting new chapter for one of our esteemed board members, Marie Hardin. Hardin has been appointed the 10th president of Quinnipiac University and will assume her role on July 1, 2025. She will continue serving as Dean of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications through the spring 2025 semester.
“I miss Happy Valley!” said Olympian and former Penn State gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik during his SPA Day interview at the HUB Robeson Center at Penn State University. He spoke with his former gymnastics coach, Randy Jepson, about his time in State College. “I came here and immediately fell in love with the campus,” Stephen said, sharing fond memories of his time in Happy Valley. He explained that he wanted to attend the college that would make him the best pommel horse gymnast, adding, “And that’s how I made my decision to come here.”
Pursue your happiness with the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 race in Happy Valley, PA. Located in the heart of State College, this race will take you through lush green valleys and farmland as you navigate its swimming, biking, and running locations.
By, Nadya Solometo STATE COLLEGE, PA—“As the spring semester is newly underway, some might already want an escape. What better way to find one than through the silver screen?
If you don’t know what HVC3 stands for, it stands for the Happy Valley Comic and Collectibles Convention and, this year, it will take place on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre.
STATE COLLEGE, PA—Grow, Renew, Inspire, and Purpose. Those are the initiatives following the GRIP Getaway: A Women’s Bike Weekend in Happy Valley, and that is exactly what you will experience at this bike getaway! Scheduled through the 2nd to the 4th of May 2025, you can expect a weekend of cycling, learning, training, and community in beautiful Central Pennsylvania. Information on lodging, registration and even a detailed Get a GRIP: Guidebook is located on their website.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is excited to announce its 2025-26 grant program, conducted in partnership with the Centre County Board of Commissioners. Since 2003-4, this program has awarded nearly $8.3 million to profits, events and initiatives meant to enhance visitor experience and increase tourism in Happy Valley.
South Bend, Columbus, Happy Valley and Austin will see millions in economic impact. As the final weeks of the college football regular season wound down, destinations across the country were watching with more interest than previous years knowing four cities would host first-round games in the expanded College Football Playoff.
The holidays are just around the corner and with that comes a busy time of year for Happy Valley! With holiday performances and markets, Centre County is filled with fun festive activities for all! Our family at the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance is wishing you the happiest of holidays this season!
Organizers of the 25th Tussey Mountainback, a regional footrace event held in Central Pennsylvania’s Rothrock State Forest, will announce the event’s 2024 fundraising total in support of this year’s beneficiary, the Centre Region Down Syndrome Society, on Dec. 10. The donation will be presented at the meeting of the Nittany Valley Running Club at Hi-Way Pizza Pub, 1301 W. College Ave., State College, PA. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
As 2024 comes to an end, we would like to look back at all that we accomplished throughout this amazing year. From IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley to Hoppy Valley Brewer’s fest in Beaver Stadium we would say it was quite the successful year! Here are some of our top read blog posts throughout the year along with a recap of our 2024 highlights. We can’t wait to see what 2025 has to offer and hope you will all continue to join us as we embark on another great year for sports and entertainment in Happy Valley!