Event Calendar

May

Saturday, May 30 The 11^th Annual Strawberry Festival. At Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit & Farm Market, 545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville. From noon to 4 p.m. Includes live music, local vendors, ice cream tent, wagon rides and more. Visit HollabaughBros.com for details.

June

Now-Monday, September 6 Annual One Hundred Nights of Taps. At the Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg. Held each night from Memorial Day to Labor Day to honor the soldiers who fell at Gettysburg. Program and special rendition of Taps by a guest bugler begin at 7 p.m. Free to the public. Visit LincolnFellowship.org for more information.

Now-Saturday, June 13 A Night with Janis Joplin. A Broadway musical with the Queen of Rock & Roll. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Tuesday, June 2 Tuesday Walks. Evening battlefield walks, presented by Licensed Battlefield Guides. 5-8 p.m. Please register at GettysburgTourguides.org. Held Tuesdays through June.

Friday, June 5 Hoffman Homes Charity Ride. Ride begins at Battlefield Harley-Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Road, at 10 a.m. Call 717-337-9005 for more information.

Friday, June 5 Visit Lee’s Headquarters. At Lee’s Headquarters, 401 Buford Avenue. Featuring interpreters from the American Battlefield Trust and the Seminary Ridge Museum, who will guide visitors through the property. Free to the public. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held also June 12, 19, and 26. Visit Battlefields.org for more information.

Friday, June 5 First Friday, Gettysburg Style. Includes demonstrations, artists’ receptions, live musical entertainment, special sales and later business hours (from 5-8 p.m.). Look for the First Friday banner at participating Gettysburg area shops, galleries, museums, tours, and restaurants.

Saturday, June 6 D-Day Symposium. At the Gettysburg World War II Museum, 845 Crooked Creek Road. Symposium begins at 10 a.m. Featuring guest speakers, living history, book signings and more. Call 717-253-3414 for details.

Saturday, June 6 Architectural Salvage Warehouse. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 986 Hanover Road. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held also June 20. Proceeds fund Historic Gettysburg/Adams County.

Call 931-217-7651 for details.

Saturday, June 6 Kids’ Fun Day. At the Round Barn, 298 Cashtown Road, Biglerville. From noon to 4 p.m. Call 717-334-1984 for more information.

Saturday, June 6 Gettysburg 1863: The Civilians of Gettysburg. Learn what the 2000 civilians of Gettysburg endured during the Battle of Gettysburg. At The Shriver House, 307 Baltimore Street. 3-4 p.m. Free to Adams County Historical Society members, $10 for the general public.

Visit GettysburgHistory.org for more information.

Wednesday, June 10-Sunday, June 14 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival. An annual event at various Gettysburg venues, including Gettysburg National Military Park, the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Dobbin House, Baltimore Street, and Heritage Center. Free to the public. Visit GettysburgBrassBandFestival.com for details.

Friday, June 12 Funfest. At the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane. From 3-7 p.m. An Adams County Library Summer Learning event. Free to the public. Call 717-334-5716 for details.

Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14 26^th Annual Birthday Bash. At Battlefield Harley-Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Road. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 717-337-9005 for details.

Saturday, June 13 Boots & Burnt CDs: A Concert for America. At the Allstar Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Road. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A commemoration of 250 years of freedom and those who put their lives on the line to secure it. Featuring many local and renowned artists, fireworks at 8:45 p.m. to end the event. Proceeds benefit VFW Post #7012. Visit SimpleTix.com for more information.

Saturday, June 13 Cider Fest. At the South Mountain Fairgrounds, 615 Narrows Road, Biglerville. For adults 21 and over. No pets please. From 1-4 p.m. Visit PACiderFest.com for details.

Saturday, June 13 West Philadelphia Orchestra Performs. At The Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue. Performance begins at 7 p.m. as part of the 250^th anniversary of Gettysburg’s most historic house. Call 717-334-2100 for more information.

Saturday, June 13-Sunday, June 14 Living History Weekend. At the Children of Gettysburg, 451 Baltimore Street. Featuring Officers & Ladies of the Union. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for more information.

Sunday, June 14 Flag Day.

Monday, June 15 Author Walks & Talks: The George Spangler Farm. At the George Spangler Farm, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road. From 6-8 p.m. Featuring historians Ron Kirkwood, Carol Reardon and Carolyn Ivanoff. Tickets are required. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Thursday, June 18 Early Excavations of Adam County. Presented by the Fairfield Historical Society. At the Village Hall, 108 West Main Street, Fairfield, PA, beginning at 7 p.m. Featuring archaeologist Jonathan Bream, who will explain some of the earliest evidences of the area’s native people. Free to the public. Refreshments served. Call 717-642-6540 for details.

Thursday, June 18-Saturday, June 20 Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally. At Battlefield Harley-Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Road. Call 717-337-9005 for more information.

Friday, June 19 Juneteenth Observed.

Friday, June 19 Civil War Institute Evening Program. At the George Spangler Farm, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road. Tickets required. Event begins at 6 p.m. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Friday, June 19 A Capella Unplugged: Round One Competition. At the Capitol Theatre, 159 Main Street, Chambersburg. This vocal contest begins at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. Visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com for details.

Friday, June 19-Saturday, June 20 Juneteenth Weekend Celebration. Celebrate 250 years of Black history and music, featuring jazz vocalist Allan Harris. At the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday. Other venues include the Lincoln Cemetery, the Seminary Ridge Museum, Christ Lutheran Church and the Majestic Theater. A pop-up market, walking tour, reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, and a screening of the film Glory are included in the events. Visit DestinationGettysburg.com for more information.

Friday, June 19-Sunday, June 21 Fort Loudon Market Fair. At historic Fort Loudon, 1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon, PA. A true 18^th century experience with crafts, living histories and more. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 717-552-2977 for more information.

Friday, June 19-Saturday, July 4 Come From Away. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville (located 14 miles west of Gettysburg via the Lincoln Highway). Showtimes include matinees at 2 p.m. and evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for schedule and ticket information.

Saturday, June 20 The Declaration of Independence Story You Haven’t Heard. At the Beyond the Battle Museum, 625 Biglerville Road. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free to Adams County Historical Society members, $10 for the general public. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for more information.

Sunday, June 21 Father’s Day.

Friday, June 26-Sunday, June 28 54^th Annual Civil War Collector’s Show. At the Allstar Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Road. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Visit UnionDB.com/Collectors-Show for details.

Saturday, June 27 Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market. At Rebel’s Roost Antiques, located at the Outlet Shoppes, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 717-479-5524 for details.

Saturday, June 27 Monterey Pass Battlefield Walking Tour. At the Monterey Pass Battlefield and Park, 14325 Buchanan Trail, Blue Ridge Summit, PA. Tour begins at the museum at 10 a.m. View the giant diorama in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit MontereyPassBattlefield.org for more information.

Saturday, June 27 An Evening with the Painting. An up-close, more personal look at the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama. From 5-7 p.m. At the Ford Center, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Sunday, June 28 The Apple Core Band’s 50^th Anniversary Concert. At Biglerville High School, 161 North Main Street, Biglerville. Concert begins at 3 p.m. Call 717-357-0768 for more information.

Tuesday, June 30 An Evening with the Painting. See June 27 listing for details.

July

Monday, May 25-Monday, September 6 Annual One Hundred Nights of Taps. At the Pennsylvania Memorial, Gettysburg. Held each night from Memorial Day to Labor Day to honor the soldiers who fell at Gettysburg. Program and special rendition of Taps by a guest bugler begin at 7 p.m. Free to the public. Visit LincolnFellowship.org for more information.

Wednesday, July 1 Fields of Fire: Gettysburg’s First Day. At Gettysburg History Center, 625 Biglerville Road. Includes several events pertaining to the first day’s battle with an emphasis on artillery. Events from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., which includes firing a Civil War rifle at noon and a cannon at 2 p.m. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for details.

Wednesday, July 1-Friday, July 3 Living History Encampment. At the Children of Gettysburg, 451 Baltimore Street. Featuring Officers & Ladies of the Union. Encampment hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and until 4 p.m. Friday. Includes a Candlelight Talk on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Free to the public. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for more information.

Wednesday, July 1-Friday, July 1 163^rd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Many events will coincide with the anniversary of the battle at Gettysburg National Military Park, including ranger walks, exhibits, book signings and more. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many events are free to the public. At the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Visit NPS.gov/Gett for more information.

Wednesday, July 1-Sunday, July 5 Kids’ Sailboat Building and Regatta. At Regimental Quartermaster Jr., 53 Steinwehr Avenue. Three age groups can participate: ages 6-8, 9-12 and 13-15. Sailboat building event, Civil War style, takes place July 1-4, regatta held on Sunday, July 5. Call 717-778-8827 for more information.

Friday, July 3. Meet and Greet with Stephen Lang & Bo Brinkman. At the Shriver House, 307 Baltimore Street. From 1-3 p.m. Free to the public. This event is first come, first served. See the Civil War home where much of the filming was done for the upcoming movie Gettysburg 1863. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for details.

Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 5 The 163^rd Anniversary Gettysburg Battlefield Reenactment. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 1008 Hanover Road. Over one thousand reenactors, living histories, sutler tents, demonstrations and more. Visit DanielLadyFarm.com for more information.

Saturday, July 4 A Gettysburg Fourth: 250^th Celebration. At the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane. An entire day of festivities, from the Farmer’s Market at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by live musical entertainment, food vendors, and more, with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Musicians include the 90-member U.S. Army Field Band. Call 717-334-2028 for details.

Saturday, July 4 Flutes on the Square: A July 4^th Event. Held in Lincoln Square. About 70 flute musicians will offer patriotic songs, beginning at 10 a.m. Free to the public. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for more information.

Saturday, July 4 The Declaration of Independence: A Reading. At The Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, at 11 a.m. A living history event. Visit DobbinHouse.com for details.

Saturday, July 4 The Ringing of the Bells. Held in the village of Fairfield, PA, 8 miles west of Gettysburg via Route 116. All churches in the village will ring simultaneously at 11 a.m. for five minutes to celebrate the 250^th anniversary of Independence Day. Free to the public.

Wednesday, July 8-Sunday, July 12 Gettysburg Bike Week. Bike week in Gettysburg celebrates its 25^th anniversary. At various Gettysburg venues. More information TBA.

Friday, July 10-Saturday, July 25 The Odd Couple. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for ticket information and performance schedule.

Saturday, July 11-Sunday, July 12 71^st Annual Blueberry Festival. At Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit and Farm Market, 545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit HollabaughBros.com for more information.

Saturday, July 18-Sunday, July 19 The 16^th Annual Gettysburg 19^th Century Base Ball Festival. At the historic Shroeder Farm, 965 Pumping Station Road. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free to the public. Bring chairs or blankets. Sponsored by Gettysburg Eddie’s. Visit GettysburgBaseballFestival.com for more information.

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.