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We have you covered.     [66f211a392b17 image] Eight-month-old Perry Lefever participated in the baby parade at the West Lampeter Community Fair Monday. Photo credit to Andy Blackburn, staff photographer. Get prepared for a weekend of fun! 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. [616cb17d7c456 image] Shemekia Copeland, Robin Gould and Kevin Jenkins perform in Freedom Hall in the Lancaster Marriott during the Roots & Blues festival in this 2021 file photo. Photo credit to Suzette Wenger, staff photographer.   - Lancaster Roots & Blues [returns to downtown Lancaster]( after a yearlong hiatus, bringing with it more than 60 local, regional and national musicians. - From a mac and cheese festival to an album release party for musician Maya de Vitry, [here's eight events to add to your calendar]( this weekend. - A Smith-Wade-El Elementary teacher, Scott Aukamp, [competed on "Wheel of Fortune" and won]( nearly $60,000. - Attention all fall lovers: [Here are 16 fall-themed festivals to check out]( in Lancaster County this season. - Ronks native actor [Jonathan Groff will hit the film festival circuit next month]( for his upcoming film, "A Nice Indian Boy." - Read about a [third-generation jam maker who submits to competitions]( at the West Lampeter Community Fair. Mark your calendars! - Sept. 26-28: [Ephrata Fair in downtown Ephrata]( starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Sept. 27 and 7 a.m. Sept. 28. Free admission. - Sept. 27: [Capital Day Celebration at LancasterHistory]( 5:30-8 p.m. $50 for adults, $10 for children. - Sept. 28: [Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Art Show]( at Landis Woods Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. - Sept. 28: [Mac and Cheese Fest at Columbia Market House]( 6-8 p.m. $5. For more things to do, [check out our events calendar](. Here's what I'm loving. Poet Evita Colon, Lancaster city's inaugural Poet Laureate and CEO of Speak to my Soul, performed songs from her album, "Alchemy of the Space Between" at VeloCity during the fashion show. VeloCity Last Thursday, my partner and I went to VeloCity, a fundraiser for the Lancaster City Alliance that doubles as a celebration of Lancaster city's restaurants and businesses. There were hors d'oeuvres aplenty, from beautifully salted truffle fries to mini grilled cheese sandwiches, to little breads topped with ricotta, caviar and blackberries. I loved watching the fashion show, especially. The models were, of course, stunning, and I loved that it celebrated local businesses, like Prism Thrift, EsoArts, In White and many more. We arrived a little late for the cocktail competition, so I've been [living vicariously through my team leader Jenelle Janci's recounting](. I did enjoy the "Poetic Justice" cocktail from Austin Gryzmala of Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, which featured rose geranium gin, elderflower lychee syrup, Jade Cloud green tea, cucumber, muddled mint and orange bitters. (Funny enough, I don't like many of those ingredients on their own, but together they were beautiful). Did we spot you? [66ef5f72e50e8 image] Our photographers are always out and about. Did we see you at any of these Lancaster County events? - The [Solanco Fair returned to Lancaster last week](. Here's a look at the antique tractor pulls and swine judging. - Kitchen Kettle Village [celebrated the return of fall with a tailgating celebration]( last weekend. - The [L'Italia Festival returned to Lititz Springs Park]( bringing tens of thousands of people to the park in celebration of Italian food and culture. - Millersville's [homecoming parade happened a little earlier]( this year than usual. [Here's a look at the festivities](. - Lancaster Liederkranz [celebrated Oktoberfest last weekend]( with German dancing, food and drinks. - The West Lampeter Community Fair kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration this week. [Here's a look at Monday's baby parade](. - The Ephrata Fair [kicked off Tuesday](. Here's a look at the [day's lawn mower races](. 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](