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Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority

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The Hershey Harrisburg Region offers big city amenities without the big city budget. Home to versatile venues and iconic family entertainment, we are the ultimate sweet spot for your next event! Enjoy sweet family fun at Hersheypark® and Hershey's Chocolate World or explore the rich history of our state capital. We are located within 500 miles of more than 40% of the US population and are easily accessible by Harrisburg International Airport, Amtrak, and major highways.

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The Hershey Harrisburg region offers iconic family-friendly entertainment. Get your thrills on the rides at Hersheypark®, go on a simulated chocolate factory tour & shop exclusive candies at Hershey's Chocolate World, catch a home game for one of our three professional sports teams, indulge in creative culinary creations, tour historic museums, discover miles of hiking and biking trails, or shop the outlets and small boutiques in town. And don't miss out on a free tour of the State Capitol building in Harrisburg which is often proclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation.

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Over 40% of the U.S. population is located within 500 miles of the Hershey Harrisburg region. We're conveniently located within a 1.5-3 hour drive of major hubs like Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City and Pittsburgh. Harrisburg International Airport offers 17 non-stop destinations and Amtrak® offers a variety of train schedules. With more than 9,200 hotel rooms, we offer plenty of options for your stay. And as your event concludes each day, we have plenty of fun for the whole family to unwrap at Hersheypark®, Hershey's Chocolate World and more. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's Capital City, blends an elegant history with a modern vibe. Enjoy riverfront views, museums, cultural cuisines and more.

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Hershey Harrisburg Region Helps Power Pennsylvania’s Rise as a National Sports Tourism Leader

As Pennsylvania continues to serve as the epicenter of some of the nation’s biggest sporting events of the year, the Hershey Harrisburg region is celebrating its contributions to the state’s recent recognition as one of the nation’s leading sports tourism destinations.

11 Jun, 2026

Memorial Day Weekend Events Showcase Hershey Harrisburg Region’s Strength as a Premier Event Destination

Memorial Day Weekend in the Hershey Harrisburg Region is an exciting time as thousands of athletes and visitors arrive for events. Hotels fill with traveling teams and families, downtown streets welcome festival goers, and local venues become gathering spaces for residents and visitors alike.

21 May, 2026

Pennsylvania Ranks as a Top State for Economic Impact Generated by Sports Tourism

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger highlighted the major positive impact that sports tourism has on Pennsylvania’s economy, as the Commonwealth landed in the top five twice in a new national report that provided the first-ever unified analysis of both participatory and spectator sports tourism.

20 May, 2026

Think You’re a Ninja? Prove It at the World’s Largest Multi-Event Ninja Competition in Harrisburg this July

Think you have what it takes to be a ninja obstacle course champion? You’ll have the chance to find out this summer during the world’s largest multi-event ninja competition in Harrisburg.

06 May, 2026

Dual Tournaments Highlight Versatility of One of Pennsylvania’s Largest Multipurpose Venues

The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg is built to be double booked. It is one of two multipurpose venues in the state offering over one million square feet under one roof. Its versatility will be on display this weekend as it hosts a wrestling championship and volleyball tournament on March 28 & 29, 2026.

30 Mar, 2026

World’s Largest Multi-event Ninja Competition Coming to Harrisburg this Summer

The Obstacle Sports Expo is thrilled to bring the largest multi-event Ninja competition in the world to Harrisburg, PA this summer! Filling the 172,000 square-foot GIANT Expo Hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex from July 11-16, 2026, the Obstacle Sports Expo will feature a Ninja World Cup, the FINA World Championship, and the UNAA World Championship. More than 2,000 athletes from 41 states and 21 countries are expected to test their skills against a variety of obstacles, courses, and each other.

17 Mar, 2026