5 Events This Weekend In PA: Cheese, Art, Music, Midsommarfest + More

PENNSYLVANIA — Looking for something to do this weekend in the Keystone State?

There is rain in the forecast this weekend, so Patch recommends you check event websites or social media to make sure they're still going on. We selected a mix of outdoor and indoor events, just in case.

Here's what's going on this weekend in Pennsylvania:

1. Ivyland Borough in Bucks County hits a major milestone Saturday when its 1,400 residents celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. The small community is inviting residents and other guests for a lineup of food, music, and special appearances.

Festivities will begin at noon on June 24 with a Welcome Ceremony in which Mayor Anthony Judice will be joined by state Sen. Frank Farry, state Rep. Brian Munroe, and founding sponsor TD Bank, among others. (Read this Patch article for the full schedule.)

2. This weekend is another whitewater dam release date on the Lehigh River in Jim Thorpe, where you can paddle through 17 sets of rapids while surrounded by mountains in the state park. There is also a two-day overnight biking package in Jim Thorpe offered this weekend, for folks who want to enjoy the scenery on a pair of wheels.

3. Stella Cheese is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a national food tour, and making a stop in Philadelphia as part of the Manayunk Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Come for the free food samples, stay for the arts and crafts vendors and artisans — or vice-versa.

The tri-state's largest outdoor juried arts festival features collectors, buyers, and designers visiting Main Street for the 34th iteration of this well-attended event.

4. Glad midsommar! Hoist the maypole for Midsommarfest (Midsummerfest) in Philadelphia, as the American Swedish Historical Museum celebrates this magical time with traditional folk music, food, flower crowns, and activities.

Dance in celebration of summer and eat smörgåstårta, a layered dish somewhere between a sandwich and a cake. Tickets are $5, and children under 5 are free.

5. There are a number of concerts this weekend in Pennsylvania, too:

• The Cure play Wells Fargo Center in Philly on Saturday
• Country singer Dierks Bentley is in Burgettstown on Saturday with Jordan Davis and Hailey Whitters.
• Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen is at the Xcite Center in Bensalem on Saturday.
• Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents The Doo Wop Project at Heinz Hall from Friday-Sunday, "featuring soulful harmonies from street corners to modern hits on the radio today."