Event Calendar

August

Now-Sunday, August 16 South Pacific. The Rogers and Hammerstein classic returns to Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Now-Monday, September 7 One Hundred Nights of Taps. Presented by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania and Gettysburg National Military Park. At the Soldiers National Cemetery, 97 Taneytown Road. Each evening through Labor Day, a special program honoring a slain soldier in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery is profiled, followed by a guest bugler who will perform Taps. 5:30-7 p.m. Free to the public. Visit LincolnFellowship.org for more information.

Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday Evening Walks. Presented by Licensed Battlefield Guides. Held Tuesdays through August. Registration required. From 5-8 p.m. Call 717-337-1709 for details.

Friday, August 7 First Friday. Presented by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. Includes demonstrations, artist receptions, book signings, 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, August 8 Pop Goes the Revolution. At the Gettysburg History Center, 625 Biglerville Road. From 11 a.m. to noon. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for details.

Saturday, August 8 The 36^th Annual Peach Festival. At Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm & Market, 545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville. From noon to 4 p.m. Visit HollabaughBros.com for more information.

Saturday, August 8 Custer’s Last Stand: The Gettysburg Connection. At the Gettysburg History Center, 625 Biglerville Road. From 2-3 p.m. Free to Adams County Historical Society members, $10 for the general public. A comparison to the two great battles, and the man involved in both. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for ticket information.

Saturday, August 8 Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tour. Bus departs from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center at 4 p.m. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, August 8 An Evening with the Painting. An up-close, more personal look at the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. At the Ford Center, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. From 5-7 p.m. Presented by the Gettysburg Foundation. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, August 8-Sunday, August 9 Gettysburg National Military Park Living History Encampment. At Pitzer Woods (Seminary Ridge) and the Pennsylvania Memorial (Hancock Avenue). An all-day event, free to the public. Encampments also on August 12-13 and 29-30.Visit nps.gov/gett for details.

Saturday, August 8-Sunday, August 9 Living History Encampment. At the Children of Gettysburg 1863 side yard, 451 Baltimore Street. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free to the public. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for more information.

Sunday, August 9 Summer Ranger Walk. At Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Learn key moments on the battlefield. Visit the information desk at the Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, for time and location of the walk. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Monday, August 10-Tuesday, August 11 The 47^th Annual Shriners Children’s Ultra Classic Golf Tournament. At Penn National Golf Course, 3720 Club House Drive, Fayetteville, PA (located 15 miles west of Gettysburg via Route 30). Visit ExploreFranklinCountyPa.com for registration information.

Thursday, August 13-Saturday, August 15 Littlestown Good Ole Days. In Littlestown, Pennsylvania, located ten miles south of Gettysburg via Route 97 (Baltimore Pike). Includes the annual parade, crafts, vendors, musical entertainment, community yard sale and more. Visit CommunityMedia.net/Littlestown for details.

Thursday, August 13-Sunday, August 16 Gettysburg’s 91^st Bluegrass Festival. At Granite Hill Camping Resort, 3340 Fairfield Road. Featuring many nationally acclaimed bluegrass performers, with live music, vendors, food trucks and more. Visit GettysburgBluegrass.com for more information.

Friday, August 14 Gettysburg Founder’s Day. A collaborative event presented by the Gettysburg DAR Chapter, Gettysburg History, and other Gettysburg organizations. Program includes a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Gettysburg founder James Gettys at Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore Street. Readings honoring Mr. Gettys and his wife will precede the ceremony. Free to the public. Wreath laying will take place at 6 p.m. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for more information.

Friday, August 14 Rock Talk & Walk. At the George Spangler Farm, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road. A discovery of the ancient landscape and its effects on the Battle of Gettysburg. From 6-8 p.m. Reservations required. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Friday, August 14-Saturday, August 15 Gettysburg Jeep Fest. At the World War II American Experience, 845 Crooked Creek Road. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 717-253-3414 for more information.

Saturday, August 15 Gettysburg Brewfest & 5K Trail Run. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 980 Hanover Road. 5K Trail Run begins at 8:30 a.m. Brewfest for the 21+ crowd begins at 3:30 p.m. Over 40 different brew varieties. Visit GettysburgBrewFestAndTrail5k.com for details.

Saturday, August 15 Coffee with a Historian. A small group discussion on the Battle of Gettysburg. At the Lincoln Railroad Station, 35 Carlisle Street. From 9-10 a.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, August 15 Patriotic Quilt Show. At the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church, 174 Red Bridge Road. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Gettysburg DAR Chapter. Proceeds benefit the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church. $5 donation for entry. Call 301-693-8469 for details.

Thursday, August 20-Sunday, August 30 Dolly. A living musical tribute to the iconic Dolly Parton. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Friday, August 21 Open-Air Concert. At the Children of Gettysburg 1863, 451 Baltimore Street, side yard. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free to the public. Featuring patriotic music by the Flute Flock of Gettysburg. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Friday, August 21 Senior Citizen Discount Day at Beyond the Battle Museum. Located at 625 Biglerville Road. All senior citizens 65 years and older will receive free admission, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for more information.

Friday, August 21-Saturday, August 22 Guided Tour of the George Spangler Farm. Shuttle departs from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike at 9:40 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. An in-depth visit of the historic farm and field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, August 22 Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market. At The Outlet Shoppes, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Presented by Rebel’s Roost Antiques. Call 717-479-5524 for details.

Saturday, August 22 Designer Purse & Vintage Longaberger Basket Bingo. At the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., games begin at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Mason Dixon Credo. Call 240-309-5201 for details.

Tuesday, August 25-Wednesday, August 26 Dobbin House 250^th Anniversary Celebration. At The Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. A celebration honoring the legacy of the Reverend Alexander Dobbin. Live music, activities, tours, food and special programs from 6-8 p.m. Special programs continue on August 27-29. Visit DobbinHouse.com for details.

September

Thursday, September 3 Fields of Praise Music Festival. At The Barn Resort, 75 Cunningham Road. From 3-10 p.m. Visit TheBarn.Pa.com for ticket information.

Saturday, September 5-Sunday, September 6 Gettysburg Dahlia Society Annual Exhibit and Competition. At the Gettysburg Fire Hall, 15 N. Stratton Street. From 2-5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Visit GettysburgDahliaSociety.org for details.

Sunday, September 6 22nd Annual Land Conservancy of Adams County Summer Picnic. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 980 Hanover Road. 4 p.m. See PreserveAdams.org for details. 

Monday, September 7 Labor Day.

Saturday, September 12 250^th America Event. At the historic Bender’s Lutheran Church, 1385 Rentzel Road, Biglerville. From 2-5 p.m. Includes tours of historic Revolutionary War era cemetery, musical entertainment and more. Call 717-677-7409 for more information.

Saturday, September 12 United 93: A 25^th Anniversary Screening & Conversation. At The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street. Screening begins at 6 p.m. Presented by The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial and The Gettysburg Film Festival. Visit GettysburgHistory.org for ticket information.

Saturday, September 12-Sunday, September 13 Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. At Granite Hill Camping Resort, 3340 Fairfield Road. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11-5 Sunday. Visit GettysburgWineAndMusicFestival.com for details.

Sunday, September 13 Music, Gettysburg! The Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra. At the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 61 Seminary Ridge. Performance begins at 4 p.m. Free to the public. Visit MusicGettysburg.org for more information.

Friday, August 18 The Boy Brand Project. A special event at Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road. Show times at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for ticket information.

Saturday, September 19 Gettysburg Plant Festival. At the Outlet Shoppes, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive. Includes 50 vendors, workshops, DIY station and more. Visit TheOutletShoppesAtGettysburg.com for more information.

Saturday, September 26-Sunday, September 27 Pippinfest. An old-fashioned village festival along Main Street in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, located 8 miles west of Gettysburg via Route 116. Visit PippinFest.com for more information.

October

Saturday, October 17 The Bridges of Adams County: 28^th Annual Road Rally. Presented by Land Conservancy of Adams County. Rally begins at the Land Conservancy Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road. Rally times will be between 1 and 2 p.m. Registration required by October 9. Visit PreserveAdams.org for details.

Saturday, October 17 From the Battlefield to the Cyclorama: A Photographic Journey. From 3-6:15 p.m. Bus departs from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. See the landscape that inspired the historic painting. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Tuesday, October 20 Gettysburg Halloween Parade. Events begin at 5 p.m. on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, with a costume party. Parade lifts off at 7:15 p.m. Visit Gettysburg-Chamber.org for more information.

Saturday, October 24-Sunday, October 25 Autumn Civil War Militaria Show. At the Allstar Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Road. From 9-5 Saturday and 9-2 Sunday. Call 540-472-4845 for more information.

November

Friday, November 6-Sunday, November 8 From the Peach Orchard to the Brian Farm: Annual Seminar of the Licensed Battlefield Guides. Event begins at the Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue. An all-day, three-day event, including extensive and thorough walking tour. Advance ticket reservations advised. Visit GettysburgTourGuides.org or call 717-337-1709 for ticket information.

Thursday, November 12-Monday, November 23 Flag Installation & Display. At the Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Oak Hill, Mummasburg Road. Commemorating America’s 250^th anniversary, the public can walk through this patriotic exhibit. Free and open to the public. Presented by The Gettysburg Foundation. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org 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.