Javapalooza

06/19/2026

6th Annual JavaPalooza - 6/27/26 has lots of fun stuff for kids and the whole family

Face painting
Bounce House
Derry Preschool will have a fun kids activity
Knock Knock Boutique will be offering permanent jewelry.

Come out and see historic Java Ave as the liveliest place in Hershey on June 27.

06/19/2026

Big week of music at Hersheypark Stadium, Hersheypark,andGiant Center

Mumford and Sons on 6/20
Chris Stapleton on 6/24
James Taylor on 6/25
The Doobie Brothers & Santana on 6/26

But the big thriller is 6th Annual JavaPalooza - 6/27/26 to cap things off
Music-Food-Fun-Community ALL DAY
And it’s FREE - no ridiculous parking fees or service charges. Just a lot of fun

And it all benefits The Caring Cupboard and Ben & Tim Day

See you on The Block

06/19/2026

we’re excited to announce an additional activity for children at6th Annual JavaPalooza - 6/27/26
Derry Preschool will be hosting a craft and sensory project area for children. Recently relocated to Soring Creek Church of the Brethren, Derry Preschool is excited to be a part of JavaPalooza 2026

06/17/2026

Addi Grace kicks it all off at 12:00 on June 27. This Palmyra Area Senior High School student and Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame award winner is a rare talent and must see.
Get to Java Ave. early for all the action

06/13/2026

What a great game by USA Soccer Men's National Team last night against Paraguay.
Hershey’s own Christian Pulisic was dominant.
He will not be signing autographs at JavaPalooza, but there will be plenty of other exciting stuff going on
Make sure you don’t miss it.

05/26/2026

Check out this stellar JavaPalooza lineup absolutely Hershey’s best community event

Addi Grace
Salt Hill Band
Five Mile Mountain Road
Wes Hoke and the Bare Roots Band
Nick Ferraro & The All Stars

Presented with the help and generosity of our sponsors

Mike Davis
Stonebridge Financial
Penn State Health
Boneshire Brew Works
Englewood Hershey
Troegs Brewing Company
Shane Reigert - Keller Williams
Ricker & Sweigart Investing Services
Emily Leonard Gelder -CrossCountry Mortgage
Horsepower Lawn & Home
Maria Memmi & Philip D'Adderio
Mister Bobbin Embroidery

Make sure to stop by and help support 2 wonderful and impactful non-profits- The Caring Cupboard and Ben And Tim 5K Scholarship Foundation

05/26/2026

JavaPalooza is excited to once again welcome SPLAT Studio to the block for our street party. Meghan Walter has participated in everyJavaPalooza event and will once again have fun and exciting craft projects for kids. Check it out from 6:00-8:00

05/26/2026

The America250 celebration begins on June 27 with JavaPalooza getting the festivities started

Come on out for Food, music, fun, community

See you on Java Ave.

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

New sponsor just added
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine

Thank you for your support.

There are still a few vendor spots available.
Send a message with your information if you’re interested in getting involved.