A-Day Celebrating Its 75th Year At DelVal: Here Are The Details

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A-Day returns to the campus of the Delaware Valley University in Doylestown for its 75th year this weekend with three days of fun, food, animals, and lots more.

This year’s event takes place on Friday, April 25 from 12 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The student-run event features three days of agricultural fun and excitement including farm animals and educational exhibits, pony rides, pig races, arts and crafts vendors, a tractor parade, student performances and presentations and live music.

There's also a chance to watch DelVal students compete for ribbons at a county fair.

Showing livestock at the event. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Food trucks will be available throughout the day offering a variety of options. And don't miss the legendary milkshakes from the PA Dairymen's Association (the same milkshakes from the Pennsylvania Farm Show).

Admission to A-Day is free. The cost for parking is $20 per car with proceeds benefiting the college's student clubs and organizations.

The first A-Day was held May 21, 1949 on the campus of the National Agricultural College. At that time, A-Day was a single day event when the students of the college worked together to showcase various agricultural displays and exhibits.

Today the tradition continues with the hard work and dedication of the students of Delaware Valley University. The event is planned and implemented by the students with minimal guidance from the university’s staff, faculty, and administration.

Since 2004 A-Day has been part of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs. Members of the university and local community are invited to enter their food items, artwork, or handicrafts for judging in the fair.

Schedule of Events

Don't miss the legendary milkshakes from the PA Dairymen's Association.