Event Calendar

August

Friday, August 1 First Friday. Includes book signings, artist receptions, demonstrations, special sales and later business hours (until 8 p.m.). Presented by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. Visit gettysburgretailmerchants.com for more information.

Friday, August 1 Campfire Program: Twilight of the Blue and the Gray. A study of the Last Reunion at Gettysburg in 1938. At the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, Seminary Ridge. Free to the public, parking available. Ranger-led program begins at 8:30 p.m. Visit nps.gov/gett for more information.

Friday, August 1-Saturday, August 2 Widows Sons-Grand Master Ride. Event begins at Battlefield Harley Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Road. Visit battlefieldharley-davidson.com for details.

Friday, August 1-Monday, September 1 One Hundred Nights of Taps. Presented by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania. At the Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg. Each evening at 7 p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor Day, a guest bugler will perform Taps in memory of the many fallen at the Battle of Gettysburg. Free to the public. Lawn chairs suggested. Free to the public. Visit lincolnfellowshipofpa.org for details.

Saturday, August 2 Kids’ Day at the Adams County Farmers Market. At the Farmers’ Market, Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to the regular wares at the market, there will be special activities for children. Activities are free. Visit acfarmersmarkets.org for details.

Saturday, August 2 Architectural Salvage Warehouse. Provided by Historic Gettysburg/Adams County. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 980 Hanover Road, Gettysburg. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held also on August 16. Proceeds benefit HGAC preservation efforts. Call 717-334-5185 for more information.

Saturday, August 2 Gettysburg Choral Society Auditions. From 2-4 p.m., by appointment. Call 717-515-3176 or email mayfairy25@gmail.com for details.

Sunday, August 3 Music, Gettysburg! Generations Big Band. At the outdoor pavilion at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, on the corner of Springs Avenue and Seminary Ridge. Performance begins at 6 p.m., with Big Band era music of the 1940s and 1950s. Free to the public. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

Tuesday, August 5 Tuesday Evening Walks on the Battlefield. Presented by Gettysburg’s Licensed Battlefield Guides. Held every Tuesday through August, with a different battlefield walk each week. From 5-8 p.m. Call 717-337-1709 or visit gettysburgtourguides.org for details.

Friday, August 8 A Mile in Her Shoes. Presented by the Hanover YWCA. This event encourages men to walk a mile in women’s shoes to help raise awareness against domestic violence. Registration begins at 5 p.m., walk begins at 6 p.m., with an after-party at 6:45. Call 717-637-2125 for more information.

Friday, August 8-Sunday, August 10 Cumberland Steam Gas & Tractor Show. At the Cumberland Valley Antique Engine Showgrounds, 1501 Criders Church Rd., Chambersburg. All day. Call 717-369-9937 for details.

Friday, August 8-Sunday, August 10 35th Annual Peach Festival. At Hollabaugh Bros., Inc., 545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville. From noon to 4 p.m. Call 717-677-8412 for details.

Friday, August 8-Sunday, August 24 Beautiful: the Carole King Musical. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Saturday, August 9 An Evening with the Painting. An up-close, more detailed and personal look at the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. From 5-7 p.m. Event begins in the Ford Center, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Presented by The Gettysburg Foundation. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Saturday, August 9-Sunday, August 10 Living History Encampment. At The Rupp House History Center, 451 Baltimore Street, side yard. Featuring Officers for the Union and Ladies for the Union. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Special candlelight talk at 8 p.m. Saturday. Free to the public. Call 717-334-7292 for details.

Sunday, August 10 Coffee with a Historian. At the Lincoln Railroad Station, 35 Carlisle Street, from 9-10 a.m. Enjoy complimentary coffee as a Civil War historian answers your questions. Limited space available. Reservations required. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Sunday, August 10 Home for our Troops Ride. Ride begins at and is presented by Battlefield Harley Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Road. Visit battlefieldharley-davidson.com for more information.

Sunday, August 10 Music, Gettysburg! Dearest Home. At the outdoor pavilion, the Lutheran Theological Seminary, on the corner of Springs Avenue and Seminary Ridge. Performance begins at 6 p.m., with songs from the Civil War era. Free to the public. In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place in the Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

Thursday, August 14-Sunday, August 17 Gettysburg’s 89th Bluegrass Festival. At Granite Hill Camping Resort, 3340 Fairfield Road. Includes performances, food trucks, workshops and more. Visit gettysburgbluegrass.com for more information.

Saturday, August 16 Gettysburg Brew Fest and Trail 5K. Event begins at the Daniel Lady Farm, 980 Hanover Road. Visit gettysburgbrewfestandtrail5k.com for registration and ticket information.

Saturday, August 16 Van Colley Memorial Ride. Ride begins at Battlefield Harley Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Road. Visit battlefieldharley-davidson.com for details.

Tuesday, August 19 Paint Like a President. A blend of history and art focusing on President Dwight D. Eisenhower. At the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Event begins at 3:30 p.m. Reservations required. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Saturday, August 23 Antique &Vintage Outdoor Market. At the Outlet Shoppes Gettysburg, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive. Presented by Rebel’s Roost Antiques. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 717-479-5524 for more information.

Thursday, August 27 Thrive Wellness Fair. At the Presbyterian Senior Living Ridge Village, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA. Resources and referrals for physical therapy, healthy eating tips, spiritual wellness, social connections, and more. Fair begins at 10 a.m. Call 717-776-8265 for details.

Thursday, August 27-Monday, August 31 Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville (just 10 miles west of Gettysburg via Route 30). Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Saturday, August 30 Family Farm Day. At the George Spangler Farm, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to the public. Featuring living history encampment by Officers of the Union. Questions welcome. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Saturday, August 30-Sunday, August 31 The 150th Birthday Commemoration of Gettysburg Eddie: The Story of Edward S. Plank. At the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road. Saturday includes a panel of major league baseball players for a Q and A from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, meet author Lawrence Knorr on the life of Eddie Plank, with Q and A followed by a book signing from 2-3 p.m. A ticketed event. Visit achs-pa.org for details.

September

Sunday, September 7 Summer Picnic. An annual event presented by the Land Conservancy of Adams County. Visit PreserveAdams.org for details.

Sunday, September 7 Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra Concert: Braham’s Symphony No. 4. At the Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge, beginning at 4 p.m. Visit MusicGettysburg.org for more information.

Saturday, September 20 Historic Barn Tours 2025. Presented by Historic Gettysburg/Adams County. Registration begins at The Round Barn, 298 Cashtown Road, Biglerville, from 10 a.m. to noon. A booklet and map of the historic barns will be given upon registration to discover at leisure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit histgettyac@aol.com for details.

Sunday, September 21 The 34th Annual Adams County Heritage Festival. At the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, from noon to 4 p.m. Discover the diverse cultural traditions of Adams County. Includes musical entertainment, performances, cuisine, arts, and children’s activities. Visit achf@icpj-gettysburg.org for details.

Friday, September 26-Sunday, September 28 The Other Flank: A Seminar of Culp’s Hill. Presented by the Licensed Battlefield Guides. Includes six in-depth tours of the battlefield. Includes dinner at the Dobbin House. Must pre-register at gettysburgtourguides.org.

Saturday, September 27-Sunday, September 28 Pippinfest. An annual outdoor festival, held rain or shine in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, located 8 miles west of Gettysburg via Rt. 116. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes live music, crafts, kids’ entertainment, quilt exhibit, car show and more. Visit Borofairfieldpa@comcast.net for details.

October

Friday, October 24 First Annual Harvest Ball. Presented by the Adams County Arts Council. At Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA. From 6-11 p.m. Proceeds benefit ACAC. Call 717-334-5006 or visit adamsarts.org for details.

Tuesday, October 21 Gettysburg Halloween Parade. Parade begins at 7:15 p.m. and runs through Lincoln Square. Free to the public. Call 717-334-8151 for details.

Saturday, November 15 69th Annual Remembrance Day Parade. Parade begins at 1 p.m., and follows traditional route up Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue. More information TBA.

Events are subject to change without notice. Please call numbers or visit websites listed with the event you wish to attend in case of changes or cancellations.