"The Lebanon Valley's art and beauty inspire me to capture its stories and share them with the world. From snowy trails in Swatara State Park to the vibrant charm of Mt. Gretna, there's inspiration everywhere you look." - Cory Smith
For the first week of December, we put our 'Year of the Arts' spotlight on local videographer Cory Smith! Responsible for creating quite a few of Visit Lebanon Valley's promotional videos, Cory is inspired to create by the beauty of the Lebanon Valley!
View more Visit Lebanon Valley videos: https://www.youtube.com/@visitlebanonvalley2596/videos
Learn more about 'Year of the Arts': https://visitlebanonvalley.com/attractions/arts-entertainment/
First Friday Art Walk - October 4th, 2024
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to October's First Friday Art Walk! The Lebanon Valley Council On The Arts Gallery 770 was full of art and excitement as guests participated in a community art project and the photography exhibit featured winners and submissions of our annual photo contest over the years!
Learn more about "Year of the Arts" at https://visitlebanonvalley.com/
Simone Associates - Year of the Arts 2024
Our 'Year of the Arts' spotlight is on Simone Associates Inc., a video production company located right here in the Lebanon Valley that brings the stories and brands of national companies to life.
"We conduct business in the Lebanon Valley for its beautiful surroundings and vibrant community. Our strategic location near major markets allows us to bid on national creative marketing projects, delivering exceptional quality at competitive prices. Itโs a winning combination for our team and clients alike.โ
Learn more about 'Year of the Arts': https://visitlebanonvalley.com/attractions/arts-entertainment/
CLA Music & Brew Fest in Coleman Memorial Park
๐บ Get ready for the CLA Music & Brew Fest on Saturday Sept. 21st from 1-7pm!
๐ถ Enjoy live music from Nailed It, Nearly York, Midnight Rock Show, and Boy Band Review all day long! Plus, don't miss your chance to win prizes by signing up for the Fall Libations Trail digital pass and explore the best local breweries: Schaylor Brewing Company - Lebanon, Rotunda Brewing Company, Snitz Creek Brewery, Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery, and Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery. Brewers will be onsite offering free samples and selling by the glass. Remember to bring your chairs and blankets for a perfect day of tunes and brews in historic Coleman Memorial Park!
๐ Get tickets today! https://lebanoncla.com/music-brew-fest/
The Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show
๐ฒ๐จ๐ถ Experience art under the trees during the 50th Annual Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show on Aug. 17th & 18th, 2024! This nationally ranked show features artists from all over the United States, selling and showing their artwork and craftmanship! As you browse, enjoy live music and locally sourced food and beverages!
Learn more and purchase tickets: https://mtgretnaarts.com/
Learn more about "Year of the Arts": https://visitlebanonvalley.com/attractions/arts-entertainment/
๐ฅช๐ฅช๐ฅช A year ago today, we built the World's Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich at the Lebanon Area Fair during Community Night! On July 25th, 2023 150 feet of locally made bread, cheese, and Lebanon Bologna from Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats were assembled to take a bite out of hunger and raise funds for Lebanon County Christian Ministries!
๐ฅช Reminisce with us in this recap video!
Royal Oaks Farm is officially open for the season! Pick your own flowers and create your own arrangements right on the flower farm! Thereโs nothing like summer in the Lebanon Valley!
Our June feature for Year of the Arts, Gretna Theatre, offers incredible professional performances of amazing shows throughout the summer, all in a historic, open-air theatre. Get the scoop from Michael Philip OโBrien, the theatreโs Producing Artistic Director, in this reel! (Featuring music and video from โThe Greatest Love for Whitneyโ, this summer seasons first show from earlier this June.)
President of Visit Lebanon Valley, Jennifer Kuzo, visited the folks at abc27 News to talk about 2024's Year of the Arts during their "Good Day PA" segment this morning along with Kerry Royer, Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show Director.
Summer Fun in The Lebanon Valley
โ๏ธ What time is it? Summertime! From kayaking, to attending the Fair, to picking your own fruit, the best way to spend the summer is in the Lebanon Valley! In our summer blog, we've got the shortlist of the best activities and events to enjoy during the sunny season!
Read the blog: https://visitlebanonvalley.com/things-to-do-this-summer-in-the-lebanon-valley/