Calling all Harry Potter fans! Get ready for an epic weekend celebrating the wonderful world of wizardry. That’s right. The charming town of Waynesboro is set to transform into a magical Harry Potter wonderland for two glorious, action-packed days in August. Are you ready?

Enter the magical world of Harry Potter at the inaugural Waynesboro Harry Potter Festival, slated for August 18 and 19, 2017.
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Festivities kick off on Friday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m. with live Celtic music while Saturday's activities begin at 9 a.m. and run until 8 p.m.
The action-packed weekend will feature a slew of activities, including free Kidditch lessons, story times, a magic show, a book signing, scavenger hunts, and showings of the original Harry Potter film series.
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Dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character and enter the costume contest. Fans age 16 and older can show off their costumes at the Magic Wizard's Party at Christine's Cafe on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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Fans 14 and younger can display their Harry Potter costumes during Saturday's costume contest at Main Street Park between 3 and 4 p.m. Of course, fans with the best costumes will win prizes.
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Join one of three Potter Paint parties planned for the two day festival. Guests will create a magical Harry Potter-themed painting under the guidance of an instructor. Advanced tickets are available.
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Catch a showing of Fantastic Beasts Friday evening at 9:45 p.m. at the Waynesboro Theatre.
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Or, enjoy the Magical High Tea event at TranquilaTEA Tea Room. Call 717-765-8327 for reservations as space is limited.
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Purchase the $20 Potter Party Package for the ultimate festival experience. The package includes tickets to Friday's showing of Fantastic Beasts, chocolate frogs, butter beer, and exclusive giveaways.
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Get your tickets for Waynesboro's First Annual Wizarding Festival at Mainstreet Waynesboro.
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Mainstreet Waynesboro is located at 13 West Main Street, Center Square Waynesboro, PA 17268.

Are you ready to celebration the transformation of Waynesboro into a magical Harry Potter wonderland? If Harry Potter’s not your thing, you might want to check out this gorgeous lantern festival set for September 2017.

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