Central PA 4th Fest

05/31/2026

⏰ Tick Tock... Time is Running Out! ⏰

Today is your LAST chance to take advantage of special May pricing for the Central PA 4th Fest Firecracker 4K Race! Registration discounts end at midnight tonight, and with more than 400 runners already signed up, you don't want to miss out!

🇺🇸 Kick off your Independence Day festivities with a fun and festive 4K.
👕 Receive a special-edition race shirt.
🎽 Take home a commemorative race bib.

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the biggest July 4th celebrations in Central Pennsylvania. Register now before prices increase!

Register here 👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=146753

The FIRECRACKER 4K is on Saturday July 4, 2026.

05/26/2026

🇺🇸 The countdown to Central PA 4th Fest is officially on! 🎆

🎟️ Medlar Field seating tickets & parking passes are NOW ON SALE!

Join us for one of Happy Valley’s favorite Independence Day traditions filled with fireworks, family fun, entertainment, and activities inside Medlar Field.

✨ A few important reminders:
• Activities inside Medlar Field are FREE to enjoy
• Medlar Field tickets are for reserved seating access only
• Concessions and food vendors will be available for purchase

Grab your seats early and make plans to celebrate the 4th with us! ❤️🤍💙

Purchase your tickets at
centralpa4thfest.org

Experience the ultimate Independence Day celebration at 4th Fest in State College, PA! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music, family activities, and more.

05/06/2026

04/19/2026

76 days until July 4th 🇺🇸
(... feels like a fitting number, doesn't it?)
Kick off the celebration at the Firecracker 4K 🧨

Register at
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/UniversityPark/Firecracker4K4thFest

Early bird pricing ends on April 30th!

The FIRECRACKER 4K is on Saturday July 4, 2026.

04/14/2026

Central PA 4th Fest will return on Independence Day as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, but this year's edition will see

04/11/2026

We have an important update to share about Central PA 4th Fest 2026 📢

This year’s celebration will look a little different. All festivities will be held at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, beginning at 4:00 PM, creating a more intimate, centralized experience for our community.

The Firecracker 4K will still kick off the day, and the parade will continue under separate coordination—two traditions we know and love.

Behind the scenes, our 4th Fest Board has been working incredibly hard to thoughtfully plan this year’s event. With changes in funding and volunteer availability, every decision was made with care to ensure we can continue this celebration in a meaningful and sustainable way.

While this year may feel different, our goal remains the same: to bring our community together and celebrate what makes Central PA so special.

We’re grateful for your support and hope you’ll join us as we begin this next chapter. ❤️🤍💙

04/08/2026

Game on! The promotional schedule for the Spikes' 20th Anniversary Season is out now on StateCollegeSpikes.com, featuring our first-ever DRONE SHOW, Six Seven Night, a three-night Salute to Canada for our series against the Canadian Junior National Team, FIREWORKS, and plenty more over a 41-game home slate, the most in franchise history!

Single-game tickets for all 41 games are on sale now at https://www.mlbdraftleague.com/state-college/tickets/single-game-tickets

04/01/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for the Firecracker 4K!

We're kicking off America's 250th birthday the best way we know how... with one of Happy Valley's favorite traditions 💥

✨ Spirit of '76 Early Bird Pricing:
$17.76 (Youth & Seniors)
$20.26 (Adults)

Last year we had 870 participants...
This year, we're chasing 1,000... or maybe even 1,776 👀

🏃 Run it
🚶‍♀️ Walk it
🎉 Celebrate it

Early bird pricing ends April 30 - don't wait.
👉 Sign up now + tag your race crew below
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/UniversityPark/Firecracker4K4thFest

The FIRECRACKER 4K is on Saturday July 4, 2026.

03/25/2026

03/08/2026