The big Yorkfest celebration will continue to be the highlight of the beginning of autumn and the close of the summer. Held annually the first full weekend of September, Yorkfest with its hot air balloon display promises to be an exciting, stimulating, fun-packed weekend not to be missed.
Activities kick off early Friday with a prayer breakfast at 6:30 am. A coronation luncheon is held at noon to honor the Yorkfest king and queen - two of the city's most involved senior citizens. A senior luncheon and activities follow at the city auditorium until 4 pm. A Kiddie Parade is scheduled at 5:30 pm at the East Hill ball park, and the Children's Fair is held at 6 pm.
Early Saturday morning the hot air balloons will take off - to highlight the already incredible York sunrise. The Photography and Art Show and a craft show begin at 8 am. The Grand Parade is held at 10 am which moves all around the downtown square. Model trains are on display form 10 am to 4 pm, and the Yorkfest Auto and Motorcycle Show begin at noon. Bed Races are held at 12:30 downtown. At the fairgrounds the Focus on Youth events will be available, as well as the Mutton Buster's event.
Sunday morning, the hot air balloons take off again and the exciting archery shoot begins at 8 am. The Volksmarch also begins at 8 am, and also the golf tournament. A fishing tournament is held between 1 and 4 pm. Shakespeare in the Park is slated for 2 pm. The increasingly popular Figure Eight races are scheduled for 1:30 pm, Sunday afternoon.