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We have you covered.     [66b7cbf98fcfc image] The inaugural Bacon Fest, from Stoltzfus Meats, happened in Intercourse Community Park last Saturday. Photo credit to Chris Knight, LNP Photographer. It's a weekend of celebrations! I'm Mickayla Miller, a reporter at LNP|LancasterOnline. I spend hours every week combing through entertainment options to curate the best local weekend options for our readers. Whether you're looking for a night out on the town this weekend or prefer a more laid-back experience, we have this week's highlights from Lancaster County's entertainment scene, plus what has me excited in the world of entertainment this week. Here's the Scoop. [62b62f70cbe0c image] Celebrate Lancaster returns this Friday and will feature plenty of entertainment in Binns Park. Photo credit to Chris Knight, LNP Photographer.   - Celebrate Lancaster [returns to Lancaster city this Friday]( with two blocks of food trucks, vendors and entertainment. - Here are [nine events to add to your calendar]( this weekend, from a Woodstock tribute concert to a cornhole competition. - Here's a [complete guide to Lancaster County's seven fairs]( from the Elizabethtown Fair to the Manheim Community Farm Show. - The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire [returns this weekend](. Here are [all the weekend themes]( for the faire. - Eight Lancaster County [artists are finalists in a statewide exhibition](. - Here's the [schedule, and what's for sale]( at the 2024 Hospice & Community Care Labor Day Auction. Mark your calendars! - Aug. 16: [Celebrate Lancaster]( in Lancaster city, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. - Aug. 17: [Black Business Expo at the Shops at Rockvale]( 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. - Aug. 17-18: [Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire opening weekend]( 11 a.m. First weekend is themed "Fairies & Fantasy." $33.95 for adults (12+), $17.95 for children ages 5-11 p.m., free for children ages 0-4. - Aug. 18: [Ice Cream Social at the Ephrata Cloister]( 1-4 p.m. $10 for general admission, $5 for Ephrata Cloister Associates, free for children ages 0-4. For more things to do, [check out our events calendar](. Here's what I'm loving. [66ad2a3a10233 image] In Ephrata Performing Arts Center's production of the musical "Cabaret," from left, Zach Haines as Cliff Bradshaw, Rachael Opdenaker as Sally Bowles, Rogan Motter as Ernst Ludwig and, top, Tell Williams IV as the Emcee try to keep the party going amid the rise of the Nazis in Berlin. (Photo credit to Sheri Niven Photography.) 'Cabaret' I saw "Cabaret" at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center last Saturday after many people whose opinions I respect suggested it was one of the best performances they've seen of the production. "Cabaret" focuses on a nightlife spot in Berlin, Germany, in 1929 and 1930, called the Kit Kat Club. It was a beautiful production, directed by Ben Galosi, who is still in college. I have to give a special shoutout to actor Rachael Opdenaker, who performed as Sally Bowles. It appears that she put her entire heart and soul into the role. From top to bottom, the production featured talented actors, clever costume styling and much more. Note: A more in-depth love letter of sorts to this production of "Cabaret" will publish online and in print Sunday. Did we spot you? [66b965ac443a9 image] Our photographers are always out and about. Did we see you at any of these Lancaster County events? - The Rock Lititz campus had been [hosting watch parties for the Olympics]( on a 14-by-8-foot screen. - Stoltzfus Meats hosted its [first Bacon Fest last Saturday]( featuring plenty of bacon-laden goodies. - US Air Force Band Max Impact, featuring four former Lancastrians, [performed in the Long's Park Summer Music Series]( Sunday. Is the content of this email relevant to you? [Yes]( [No]( [View as Webpage]( LNP | LancasterOnline | 101 North Queen Street PO Box 1328 | Lancaster, PA 17608 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice](