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Memorial Day Weekend: 4-Day Itinerary
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Friday, May 22
Arrive to Happy Valley and check in to Hotel/Bed & Breakfast/etc.
Burning Ma’am Music Festival
Camping-style music festival located on a rural farm in Woodward, PA.
Memorial Day Festival in Boalsburg
Festivities in Boalsburg begins.
Boalsburg is recognized as the birth place of Memorial Day!
Grab dinner at:
The Blonde Bistro
- New wave American. $$
Alloy Kitchen at Titan Hollow
- Shareable plates, entrees, & cider. $$
Duffy’s Tavern
- American pub fare in a rustic, 19th-century setting; a historic landmark. $$
Stop for drinks at:
Axemann Brewery
- Brewery and taproom with local ciders, wines, and spirits. $$
The Republic in The Gamble Mill
- High-quality cocktail bar in a historic building. $$
Boal City Brewing
- Tap list that celebrates diversity, quality and innovation. Food trucks most nights. $
Saturday, May 23
Grab breakfast or lunch at:
The Corner Room
- Delicious classic breakfast & cocktails. Celebrating 100 years in operation! $$
Kinfork Cafe
- Country Market - fresh baked goods, hand-churned ice cream and coffee drinks.
Get outdoors and have fun:
Burning Ma’am Music Festival
- Camping-style music festival located on a rural farm in Woodward, PA.
Delgrosso’s Amusement Park
- Water park opening Memorial Day Weekend!
Boalsburg Memorial Day Parade
Starts @ 3 pm; starting at Blue Spring Park and ending at the fire station.
Get the best cheesesteak for dinner:
Antifragile Brewery
- Cute & cozy local brewery with cocktails, beer, and cheesesteaks. $
Local Whiskey
- Irish pub featuring classic grub, along with select whiskeys & beers on tap. $
Penn Steaks
- Cheesesteaks and other munchies served in a casual space that's open late. $
America250 Concert w/ Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett
at
The Bryce Jordan Center
Sunday, May 24
Grab brunch at:
The Naked Egg
- Featuring classic breakfast items & specialty espresso drinks. $$
American Ale House
- Laid-back vibe, excellent wine selection and cocktails. $$
Barrel 21 Distillery
- Upscale, yet comfortable atmosphere; crafted spirits. $$
Go for a walk:
The Arboretum @ Penn State
- A peaceful oasis near downtown State College.
Downtown State College Art Walk
- Self-guided tour featuring over 40 pieces of public art; murals, sculptures, and mosaics.
Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest
Featuring 75+ local and regional breweries, with expanded options for wine, cider, and spirits at
Panzer Stadium.
Get tickets @
HoppyValleyBrewersFest.com
Grab dinner:
The Field Burger & Tap
- Farm-to-table experience with hand-formed burgers, local craft beer, and hand-spun milkshakes. $$
Happy Valley Brewing Co.
- Relaxed microbrewery & eatery in a converted barn; craft beers & comfort food. $$
Celebrities
- American-style dining with daily specials. $
Monday, May 25
Check out of Hotel/Bed & Breakfast/etc.
Get Breakfast:
Original Waffle Shop
- State College breakfast tradition since 1972 with a robust breakfast menu. $
Breakfast on Boal
- Hearty comfort breakfast. $$
Memorial Day Festival in Boalsburg
Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum
- Live music, fantastic local fare, unique artisans and vendors, special museum tours, and historic reenactors!
Memorial Day Carnival
- Rides, games, and food @ Pine Street in Boalsburg, PA.
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