Downtown Hershey Association

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Downtown Hershey Association

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The mission of DHA is to preserve the unique heritage of Derry Township as bequeathed by Milton S.

Hershey, enhance the quality of life for residents, and make downtown Hershey a memorable destination for both residents of, and visitors to, the Township.

10/16/2026

From our friends at Derry Township Parks and Recreation:

🎃 👻 The 78th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade is next week! We're so excited to bring you a fun and exciting evening!

PLEASE NOTE THE PARADE ROUTE:

Starts & turns right out of Derry Township Community Center --->
Left onto Elm Avenue --->
Right onto Ridge Road --->
Right onto Chocolate Avenue --->
Right onto Cocoa Avenue --->
Finishes at Derry Township Community Center

10/10/2026

Downtown Hershey at Choctoberfest on Chocolate Avenue…Mountain Road is here!

10/10/2026

We’re having a beautiful fall day in downtown Hershey, celebrating CHOCTOBERFEST!

This annual event is brought to you by Downtown Hershey Association, a non-profit organization benefiting the community and visitors to downtown Hershey.

We are grateful for the financial and in-kind support of our community partners.

Tanger Outlets

Tröegs Independent Brewing

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg

Comcast Business

The Township of Derry:
Department of Public Works
Department of Parks and Recreation

Derry Township Police Department

Hershey Volunteer Fire Company

First United Methodist Church of Hershey

Stauffers of Kissel Hill

William S Bowman Trust

and the volunteers that give countless hours to make this and all Life on Chocolate events possible!

10/10/2026

Choctoberfest is unfolding in downtown Hershey. Let us know where you’re traveling from today to the event.

10/10/2026

CHOCTOBERFEST 2026 is here!

We are excited to host you for this family fall event of bands, b**rs, bites, and Chocolate!

Reminders:
Parking is available in the free parking garages next to Hershey Social and the Fresh Market.

Most vendors will be equipped for cash and card with a few exceptions.

Please consider bringing a chair or blanket, there will be high top tables and a few picnic tables in and around the park.

Come enjoy the day!

10/10/2026

Choctoberfest 2026! We will see all of you tomorrow at 11am, the park is ready, are you?

10/09/2026

📣 Announcing activity vendors for Choctoberfest 2026!
Come celebrate fall at Choctoberfest 2026 for a day of bands, b**r, bites, and CHOCOLATE (because priorities)! 🍫 We've got fun stuff for all ages and abilities, so grab the crew and we'll see you in downtown Hershey! 🍁

10/07/2026

Downtown Hershey Association is busy preparing to host all of you at the annual Choctoberfest…a celebration of bands, b**r, bites, and chocolate!

Bring the kids, family, and friends for a beautiful fall day in downtown Hershey.

Parking is available at the two free parking garages, next to Devon and Hershey Social, next to Fresh Market on the west side, as well as off street parking in town.

Watch for more updates this week including activities for all ages and abilities…this is going to be fun!

10/01/2026

📣Announcing our retail and chocolate vendors for 2026! It's not too late for fall 🍁shopping or too early for holiday shopping. 🎁

09/28/2026

Address

Chocolate Avenue & Cocoa Avenue
Hershey, PA
17033

Website

http://DowntownHershey.com/

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