Every year in mid-June the community of Wellsboro celebrates the blooming of our State flower with the annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival. The week-long event will include a juried arts and crafts fair, queen's pageant, pet parade, children’s health fair, foot races, a gospel sing, and several musical concerts, as well as the traditional two-hour Laurel Festival Parade. This is always a great week packed full of fun for the entire family – you are sure to find something for everyone’s taste.

The Laurel Festival is truly a “State” festival. Miss Liliana Kilgore from Manheim PA, representing Manheim Township High School, is the 2024 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen. She will return to Wellsboro to reign over the Festival and crown the 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen from among the beautiful young ladies chosen to represent high schools from throughout Pennsylvania.

Our parade traditionally features high school bands, drum and bugle corps, Shriner’s units, floats, fire trucks and more from throughout the state, joined by several of our friends and neighbors from New York as well.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 21

9:00 a.m.
Radio Interviews with the 2024 PA State Laurel Queen and 2025 Queen Candidates Airing on KC101.5FM

9:00 a.m.
10K Foot Race and 2-mile Fun Run, Packer Park

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Juried Arts & Crafts Fair & International Streets of Foods - The Green

2:00 p.m.
PA State Laurel Festival Parade

The Laurel Festival Parade kicks off at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2025, bringing the heart of Wellsboro to life with a spectacular display of marching bands, floats, and community spirit. This beloved annual tradition showcases the best of Tioga County and beyond, featuring lively performances, beautifully decorated floats, and local dignitaries.

The parade winds its way through historic downtown Wellsboro, with spectators lining Main Street to cheer on participants. A highlight of the event is the Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen contestants, who ride in style as they are introduced to the community. Fire trucks, classic cars, and dance troupes add to the excitement, while local organizations and businesses proudly display their creativity and town pride.

Whether you're a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, the Laurel Festival Parade is the perfect way to experience small-town charm at its finest. Bring a chair, grab some snacks, and enjoy an afternoon of music, pageantry, and fun!

6:30 p.m.
Coronation of 2025 Laurel Queen, Wellsboro High School Auditorium

Venue:
The Green, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901
Wellsboro High School Auditorium, 225 Nichols St. Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 16901
Packer Park, Queen Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901