Main Street Hanover Honored with 2026 Townie Award for Excellence in Downtown Marketing Campaign
Founded in 1987, Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s mission is to advance the sense of place, quality of life, and economic vitality of Pennsylvania’s downtowns, traditional neighborhood business districts, and nearby residential areas. PDC serves nearly 200 member organizations throughout the Commonwealth, including Main Street and Elm Street programs.
Main Street America leads a movement committed to strengthening communities through preservation-based economic development in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. For more than 40 years, Main Street America has provided a practical, adaptable, and impactful framework for community-driven, comprehensive revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. Our network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, the Main Street Movement has resulted in $115.42 billion reinvested locally, 181,647 net new businesses, 815,895 net new jobs, 345,801 buildings rehabilitated, and 37.3 million volunteer hours. Main Street America is a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, visit mainstreet.org.
About Main Street Hanover
The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.
Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover.
Anchor Building
100 Seneca
Asset Enhancement
Building New Castles-East Side Grove
Asset Enhancement
Franklin Street Social
Community Innovation
Calder Way Pop-Up
Physical Improvements & Design: Public Space Improvements
ARC Community Greenspace
Physical Improvements & Design: Public Space Improvements
Spring Street Amphitheatre
Physical Improvements & Design: Public Space Improvements
Cornet Park
Physical Improvements & Design: Public Space Improvements
Downtown Carlisle Beautification Efforts
Promotions & Marketing: General Image & Identity
Explore Downtown Hanover Marketing Campaign
Promotions & Marketing: General Image & Identity
Why York-Imagine the Possibilities
Promotions & Marketing: General Image & Identity
Downtown Ardmore District Re-Brand
Promotions & Marketing: Retail Promotions
Girls’ Night Out
Promotions & Marketing: Retail Promotions
Downtown Autumn Soup Stroll
Promotions & Marketing: Special or Neighborhood Events
Pay-What-You-Can Farmers Market & Community Harvest
Dinner
Promotions & Marketing: Special or Neighborhood Events
On & On 10th Anniversary Block Party
Organizational Excellence
Sidewalk Stewardship | Clean, Green & Connected
Outstanding Achievement by a Program Manager
Outstanding Board Leadership
Main Street Hanover
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Moriah Tyler Executive Director
- July 09, 2026
- (717) 637-6130
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Upcoming Events
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6th Snack Town Street Fair
30th Annual Hanover Chili Cook-Off (Chili Palooza)
Oktoberfest - A Taste of Germany
Snack Town Fall Fest 2026
2nd Saturday October - Trick Or Treat
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Visitors often inquire about the Hanover Historic District, which is known for its over 2600 mid-19th to mid-20th-century buildings.
In Hanover, Pennsylvania, history enthusiasts can enjoy a journey through time with visits to the Hanover Area Historical Society Museum, which showcases the town’s rich past; the Warehime-Myers Mansion, a beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century architecture; and the Neas House, one of the oldest surviving structures in Hanover, offering a glimpse into the life of the 18th-century Pennsylvania German settlers. These historical landmarks provide a captivating window into Hanover’s heritage and are a must-visit for those looking to experience the town’s historical charm.
In addition to Codorus State Park and Hickory Falls, Hanover is also known for the Snack Town Street Fair, a vibrant festival celebrating the town’s snack food heritage with craft vendors, food, and entertainment, created in partnership between the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Brands.
Hanover provides a rich historical experience with tours like the Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour and the Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in nearby Gettysburg.
Hanover, Pennsylvania, is renowned as the Snack Food Capital of the World, home to iconic brands like Utz Quality Foods and Snyder’s of Hanover, which is part of the Campbell Snacks portfolio.
Dolphin & Anchor Pub: Located in the heart of Hanover, they offer traditional beer styles with a twist.
Fat Bat Brewing Company: A local brewery started by a beer-loving brother and sister team, known for their craft beer selections.
Sign of the Horse Brewery: A contemporary brewery catering to craft brew enthusiasts with a range of house taps.
Lydian Stone Brewing Company: A nano brewery offering a variety of craft beers, from the light or malty to the hoppy or stouts; and, plenty of conversation.
The Borough office at 33 Frederick St, Hanover has everything you will need to find your way around Hanover.