The 8th Keystone State Northern Soul Weekender – Lancaster, PA

20+ Top DJs playing the best 60s & 70s RARE SOUL & MOTOWN/STAX MUSIC in their original 45rpm format and chosen from the United States, Canada, Europe and United Kingdom. Record, merchandise and memorabilia sales throughout the weekend. In Lancaster, PA from Friday October 25th to Sunday October 27th 2024 at The Moose Lodge (132 N Water St, Lancaster, PA), another great wooden dance floor in the East Coast for a Northern Soul Weekender.

TICKET PRICES:

3-days Ticket $37.00

1-day Ticket $20.00

https://8thkeystonesoulweekender.eventbrite.com

SCHEDULE:

Friday Night from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM (pull-out your dancing shoes for the first nighter)

Saturday Afternoon from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (enjoy daytime dancing like real soul fanatics do and get your hands dirty record digging and getting goodies from fellow soul music lovers)

Saturday Night from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM (polish your dancing shoes again for the second nighter and show us your moves)

Sunday Afternoon from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (enjoy a last day with the best crossover soul & dance floor!)

WHERE TO DANCE aka the VENUE:

The Moose Lodge boasts a large wooden dancefloor with stage and comfortable seating. Much like many of the old venues used for Northern Soul events nowadays and back in the 70s. There will be a full bar at the back of the room but please NO drinks on the dancefloor area!. The Moose Lodge is located at 132 N Water St, Lancaster PA 17602

WHERE TO EAT:

As doors open at 7:30 pm and music starts sharp at 8:00 pm ending sharp at 1:00 am, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND having a delicious dinner close-by to the Moose Lodge. We have TWO FANTASTIC OPTIONS for you and your party RIGHT NEXT DOOR. For classic excellent american food and Detroit-style Pizza as well as outstanding spiritis from Lancaster Distillery, go to Zoetropolis (https://zoetropolis.com/eat-drink-2/). For outstanding mexican food, go to Cocina Mexicana (https://www.cocinamexicanalancaster.com/), which is BYOB but you have also Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear Taproom (https://www.columbiakettleworks.com/) in the same courtyard and can get outstanding beer to enjoy at any of the places. All of them are on 112 N Water St, literaly a step down the street. Book your dinner with time, so that you can get to the Moose Lodge on time for a 7:30 opening doors and an 8:00 pm start untill 1:00 am! Also the Moose Lodge will have a special food menu to order pub food throghout the weekend if you want to stick around and not miss a thing on Saturday or if you get hungry from partying and need to recharge at night.

WHERE TO PARK:

Park behind the building by entering through W Marion St. You will be able to park in the Lodge’s parking lot and along the school. Please respect the neighbors and school parking spaces.

WHERE TO STAY:

– Holiday Inn Lancaster @ 26 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602; Right next to the venue, a 2-minute walk; (717) 394-0900, best option

– Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square @ 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603; Just an 8-minute walk; (717) 239-1600, to treat yourself

– Lancaster Arts Hotel @ 300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603; Just a 15-minute walk; (717) 299-3000, another one to treat yourself

– Cork Factory Hotel @ 480 New Holland Ave #3000, Lancaster, PA 17602; Just a 20-minute walk, a 5-minute drive; (717) 735-2075, another treat!

– Home2 Suites by Hilton @ 1584 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601; Just a 7-minute drive; (717) 290-1300, a brand-new spot in town

– Rodeway Inn @ 1492 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601; Just a 5-minute drive; (717) 293-8400, an affordable option for 24-h party people!

– Best Value Inn @ 1320 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603; Just a 7-minute drive; (717) 397-4911, an affordable option for the one-night soul crazee!

– Red Carpet Inn Lancaster @ 2101 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603; Just a 10-minute drive; (717) 397-4201, an affordable option for 24-h party people, where the brits stay at!

Lancaster is ideally located from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, Lancaster is ideally located from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Richmond, New York City or Pittsburgh!!! If you are flying-in, consider Harrisburg Airport (MDT) as it is just 40 minutes away, has an easy TSA and an inexpensive commute. Or also consider Philly Airport (PHL), which is easily connected by train! Train from Philly (30th Station) and NYC (Penn Station) is direct, easy and Lancaster station is just a 20 min walk to the venue or downtown.

MORE INFO:

Contact us at keystonesoulweekender@gmail.com