Catch the wave

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

Saturday, March 21, 2026

11AM-6PM

Tröegs Independent Brewing, Hershey, PA

You are invited to join us for a FREE day of fun to celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome in our lives! On Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 3.21 For Life will take over the beautiful Tröegs Brewing in Hershey, PA.

Our VIPs with Down syndrome will walk the red carpet from 11:15–12:15! Tröegs doors open at 11:00 AM (not a minute earlier!) so attendees can get inside and cheer loud as our VIPs make their big entrance into the tasting room. The BEST part of the day!!!

Please check out the full timeline and schedule of events below!

schedule of events

Music

11:00AM-3:00PM: DJ Andrew Bahadoor, Sound Results Entertainment [inside & outside between other activities]

11:00 AM-1:15 PM: Island Fusion‍ ‍[inside during sponsor lunch]

12:30-1:30 PM: Love2BeeFit Cardio Drumming [outside]

1:30-3:15 PM: Lil' Brother Band [inside]

3:00 PM: Gigi's Playhouse Dancers [outside]

3:15 PM: Penguin Project - Don't Stop Believin' [outside]

3:30-5:30 PM: InnaVibe Reggae Band [outside]

3:30-5:30 PM: Hold Fast Band [inside]

Food Trucks

- Suzy Q Coffee
- Philly Cheesesteak on the Roll
- 717 Tacos
- Cubby's Ice Cream Cruiser

Appearances

- Penn State Nittany Lion [11:00 AM-1:00 PM]
- Rascal, the Harrisburg Senators mascot [11:00 AM-1:00 PM]
- Cubby, the Hershey Cubs Mascot [2:00-4:00 PM PM]
- Moana, Maui and Ariel with BraveCubs [12:00-2:00 PM]
- Down Town, the York Revolution mascot [2:00-4:00 PM]

activites

- Live painting by Alex Mosenson from Salt Gallery
- Fluffy Cows
- Sensory Room available INSIDE down the self-tour path hallway
- DOWN to Read
- Yard Games
- Hair tinsel and braiding
- Knock-Knock Permanent Jewelry
- Just Juice
- Keepsake Magnets
- Face painting until 4:00 PM
- Bulunguy Balloon Animals from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Fitness4Focus Obstacle Course from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
- 3.21 For Life Merch for sale
- DOWN RIGHT AWESOME Baskets- Cash & Check accepted - Raffles/Auction to close at 5:00 PM. Winners to be announced at 5:30 PM. You do NOT need to be present to win.

***ALL activities & vendors subject to change.***

Entreprenuers with down syndrome

- John from John's Crazy Socks will be speaking at the event
- Magic by Greer - t-shirts for sale!
- Harry's Bright Ideas - candles for sale!
- Harry Spilker Photography
- Friendship Heart Gallery
- Jonathan Kellenberger [sponsor lunch 11:00 AM-1:00 PM; outside 1:00-4:00 PM]

Incase you missed it: 2025 recap

FAQ’s

The celebration is held on March 21st every year, which is World Down Syndrome Day.
3.21 represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome which is a genetic marker for Down syndrome.
No RSVP needed. Join us anytime throughout the day!
Food is available for purchase through the Tröegs snack bar as well as several vendors spread throughout the brewery parking lot. A portion of proceeds from food purchases will go directly back to 3.21 For Life.
Parking is in the Tröegs lot with limited handicap spots available in the front of the brewery. Adjacent parking is available in the Troegs field next to the brewery. Carpooling is encouraged.
Local organizations in need of funds submit a complete grant application explaining how potential funds would be used to enhance their programs and activities. 3.21 For Life approves these grant requests and disburses the money to these organizations in our local community.