1949: First Dutch Days event held at Hershey Sports Arena.
1950: Dutch Days expands to three days.
1952: Pennsylvania Dutch Fendue (sale or auction) is added at the band shell in the park.
1974: Event is moved from August to July, running on the dates July 23-28.
1979: This is the 30th and final Pennsylvania Dutch Days event.
1980: Pennsylvania Dutch Days is replaced by the short-lived sooperdooperLooper Fair.