"We are excited to be able to get back into events," said John Styer, one of the organizers of Terre Hill Days. "People have been asking (since Jan. 1) if we will have Terre Hill Days this year, so I think people are ready to get out."
Styer and the rest of the Terre Hill Days committee are planning lots of new entertainment to highlight the 2021 event, which will be held in the Terre Hill Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill, on Thursday through Sunday, July 15 through 18. Events will open at 5 p.m. on July 15 and Friday, July 16, and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 17. A church service and gathering will begin at 10:30 a.m. on July 18.
"We have new bands (to entertain)," said Styer, who noted that Echo North from Reading will play acoustic rock specializing in tunes from the 1960s to today at 7 p.m. on July 15. On July 16, the Cramer Brothers Country Band from the Poconos area will play. "People have been asking for that band, and this will be their first time in Terre Hill," said Styer. At 2 p.m. on July 17, the side stage will feature Dutchyfunk, a New Orleans style brass band from Lancaster, while at 4 p.m. Old Time Country Music will play bluegrass in the lower pavilion.
At 7 p.m. on July 17, the headliner will be Left Field from the Reading area. "They are rockier," Styer said of the band that will play just prior to the 10 p.m. fireworks show.
Styer noted that children's entertainment will include daily performances and activities. Among these will be Sneakers the Clown, the DKers Juggling Show, games, rides, and a magic show. An unlimited ride special will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 15. On July 17 at 3:30 p.m., an airplane will drop sweets from the sky for a candy scramble. Along with candy, children who take part in the scramble will find coupons from vendors, Christmas in the Park coupons, and free tickets to that same event.
Styer said food trucks selling a variety of items will be on site. Among the foods available will be smoked meats, cheesesteaks, bourbon chicken sandwiches, and bacon burgers with bacon in the burger. Items available in the main pavilion will include sausage sandwiches, soup, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Dessert items will include both soft and hard ice cream treats, funnel cakes, and fried chocolate sandwich cookies.
On July 18, a church service will be held in the park. A community picnic will be held at noon. Terre Hill Days will provide hot dogs and beverages, and attendees are invited to bring a salad, hot dish, or dessert to share. The pavilion will be open for food items that need to be refrigerated or to plug in slow cookers. Entertainment during the picnic will be provided by the Hot Walkers, a Lititz-based four-piece classic jazz/swing group, which will begin playing at noon.
Readers who would like more information may visit http://www.terrehilldays.com or call 717-445-4581.
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