Special Events
What you'll find here: A listing of some of the current and upcoming events in Gettysburg and Adams County.

 

This page last updated December 22, 2008
May 2009- Gettysburg.com and Dobbin House Inc. are not responsible for cancellations or other changes that may occur. Please contact the telephone numbers listed for updates on special events.

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Day Date Time Category Name of Event Description Where Phone Comments
  1 - 31 All Day Dining Event Dine at

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Fri 1 8:00 PM Concert Event The Smothers Brothers Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime season finale, starring 1960s television stars Tom and Dick Smothers as they celebrate 50 years of delighting audiences with humor and harmony. Their combination of folk music and political satire make these superlative showmen comic geniuses and true American classics. Majestic Performing Arts Center

25 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325

717-337-8200 http://www.gettysburgmajestic.org/

Buy your tickets now-this show is sure to be an early sellout!

Ticket Prices: $71, $68, $65

Fri 1 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts outside at The Jennie Wade House. Enjoy at 45 minute outside tour and then venture inside for the remaining 45 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared for the lights to go out in the cellar at midnight! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 2 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 2 9:00 am-5:00 pm Agricultural Event 54th Annual Apple Blossom Festival Highlights of this year’s festival include: live entertainment, free orchard bus tours, wine tasting and sales, hundreds of arts and craft demonstrations and sales, wagon rides, agricultural exhibits and the presentation of the 2009 Pennsylvania Apple Queen. Children’s activities include: free apple pie eating and apple bobbing contests, petting zoo, pony rides, puppet shows, and magic shows. South Mountain Fairgrounds
615 Narrows Road, Route 234
Biglerville, PA
17307
 
717-677-7444South Mountain Fairgrounds is located 10 miles northwest of historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Route 234, near Arendtsville, PA, in the middle of scenic Adams County’s 20,000 acres of orchards – apple, peach and cherry trees, which are usually in full bloom during festival week. Parking is free.

Spring is the time for the Annual Blossom Festival sponsored by the Adams County Fruit Growers Association. Fragrant apple blossoms adorn the mountains surrounding the South Mountain Fairgrounds, the location of the festival, which is always held the first full weekend in May. Bring the family for a day filled with free activities - orchard bus tours, contests, wagon rides, live entertainment and more... Hundreds of crafters sell hand-made items and wonderful apple foods are available.

Sat 2 Call for Times Ghosts/Paranormal Event Haunted Trolley This 90-minutes journey through town on Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Trolley for ghost stories that you will be hearing for the first time. You will depart your vehicle twice for a short walk to personally view some of the haunted areas. Gettysburg Tour Center

778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-6296Departs from the rear of Gettysburg Tour Center.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 2 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Agricultural Event Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
  The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor Antique Show.

 

Sat 2 10:00am-5:00pm Family Fun Event Teddy Bear Nursery Birthday Party We're throwing a party celebrating each and every baby bear born at the nursery each day! Join in on all the fun, music, "free" birthday cake and games throughout the day. Each attendee that brings along his adopted teddy bear will receive a special gift along with a special visit from "Dr. Digby". The party festivities begin at 10:00am and run until 5:00pm Boyd's Bear Country

75 Cunningham Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

1-866-367-8338 http://www.boyds

bearcountry.com

Sun 3 9:00 am-5:00 pm Agricultural Event 54th Annual Apple Blossom Festival Highlights of this year’s festival include: live entertainment, free orchard bus tours, wine tasting and sales, hundreds of arts and craft demonstrations and sales, wagon rides, agricultural exhibits and the presentation of the 2009 Pennsylvania Apple Queen. Children’s activities include: free apple pie eating and apple bobbing contests, petting zoo, pony rides, puppet shows, and magic shows. South Mountain Fairgrounds
615 Narrows Road, Route 234
Biglerville, PA
17307
 
717-677-7444South Mountain Fairgrounds is located 10 miles northwest of historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Route 234, near Arendtsville, PA, in the middle of scenic Adams County’s 20,000 acres of orchards – apple, peach and cherry trees, which are usually in full bloom during festival week. Parking is free.

Spring is the time for the Annual Blossom Festival sponsored by the Adams County Fruit Growers Association. Fragrant apple blossoms adorn the mountains surrounding the South Mountain Fairgrounds, the location of the festival, which is always held the first full weekend in May. Bring the family for a day filled with free activities - orchard bus tours, contests, wagon rides, live entertainment and more... Hundreds of crafters sell hand-made items and wonderful apple foods are available.

Fri 8 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts outside at The Jennie Wade House. Enjoy at 45 minute outside tour and then venture inside for the remaining 45 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared for the lights to go out in the cellar at midnight! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 9 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Agricultural Event Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
  The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor Antique Show.

 

Sat 9 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 9 Call for Times Ghosts/Paranormal Event Haunted Trolley This 90-minutes journey through town on Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Trolley for ghost stories that you will be hearing for the first time. You will depart your vehicle twice for a short walk to personally view some of the haunted areas. Gettysburg Tour Center

778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-6296Departs from the rear of Gettysburg Tour Center.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 9 12:30 p.m Concert Event The Met Opera Live at The Majestic - LA CENERENTOLA Elîna Garanča stars in Rossini’s bel canto Cinderella story, La Cenerentola. Lawrence Brownlee stars as her Prince Charming, Don Ramiro. Maurizio Benini conducts Majestic Performing Arts Center

25 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325

717-337-8200 http://www.gettysburg

majestic.org/

Live matinee broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera from Lincoln Center shown on the historical Majestic Theater’s screen and enhanced by live interviews and a look at behind-the scenes action.

Sun 10 4:00pm Concert Event Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra Colin Stokes performs the Dvorak Cello Concerto in this Mother's Day tradition. Music, Gettysburg!
61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg, PA  17325
717-338-3000 All concerts are free and open to the public. Offerings are received.

Presented by Music, Gettysburg!

Thu 14 All Day Musical Event 58th Semi-Annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival Granite Hill Camping Resort has been home to the internationally acclaimed Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival since 1979, with our 58th and 59th events scheduled for 2009. Granite Hill Camping Resort

3340 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325

1-800-642-TENT

717-642-8749

 Each festival features top Bluegrass and Traditional Country musicians performing on our main stage, presenting informative workshops and meeting and greeting fans from all over the world.

A bluegrass tradition since 1979!

Visit http://www.gettysburg

bluegrass.com for details.

Fri 15 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts outside at The Jennie Wade House. Enjoy at 45 minute outside tour and then venture inside for the remaining 45 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared for the lights to go out in the cellar at midnight! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Fri 15 All Day Musical Event 58th Semi-Annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival Granite Hill Camping Resort has been home to the internationally acclaimed Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival since 1979, with our 58th and 59th events scheduled for 2009. Granite Hill Camping Resort

3340 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325

1-800-642-TENT

717-642-8749

 Each festival features top Bluegrass and Traditional Country musicians performing on our main stage, presenting informative workshops and meeting and greeting fans from all over the world.

A bluegrass tradition since 1979!

Visit http://www.gettysburg

bluegrass.com for details.

Sat 16 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Agricultural Event Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
  The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor Antique Show.

 

Sat 16 Call For Times Festival Event Girl Scout Festival Hey Troop Leaders...looking for something fun to do with your Girl Scout Troop? Bring 'em out to the big ol' barn and the folds at Boyds Bear Country will show you and your troop just how much fun and adventure a day at the World's Most Humongous Teddy Bear Store can be!

Sit down to our breakfast or lunch buffet and see the girls enjoy meeting the Boyds Bear Country Mascots and making their very own Boyds Bears in the Super Duper Bear Factory!

Boyd's Bear Country

75 Cunningham Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

1-866-367-8338 http://www.boydsbearcountry.com

To reserve your spot and pricing, please call 1-888-367-8338, ext 3886. Seating is limited and reservations are required

Sat 16 All Day Musical Event 58th Semi-Annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival Granite Hill Camping Resort has been home to the internationally acclaimed Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival since 1979, with our 58th and 59th events scheduled for 2009. Granite Hill Camping Resort

3340 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325

1-800-642-TENT

717-642-8749

 Each festival features top Bluegrass and Traditional Country musicians performing on our main stage, presenting informative workshops and meeting and greeting fans from all over the world.

A bluegrass tradition since 1979!

Visit http://www.gettysburg

bluegrass.com for details.

Sat 16 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 16 Call for Times Ghosts/Paranormal Event Haunted Trolley This 90-minutes journey through town on Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Trolley for ghost stories that you will be hearing for the first time. You will depart your vehicle twice for a short walk to personally view some of the haunted areas. Gettysburg Tour Center

778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-6296Departs from the rear of Gettysburg Tour Center.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 16 7:00 AM Antique Show Event Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show This one-day event features 125 antique dealers from 13 states displaying their unique pieces on the sidewalks radiating from the historic Lincoln Square. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. Downtown Gettysburg
Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA  17325
717-334-8151 This event is held rain or shine from 7 am to 4 pm.

www.gettysburg-chamber.org

Sun 17 All Day Musical Event 58th Semi-Annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival Granite Hill Camping Resort has been home to the internationally acclaimed Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival since 1979, with our 58th and 59th events scheduled for 2009. Granite Hill Camping Resort

3340 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325

1-800-642-TENT

717-642-8749

 Each festival features top Bluegrass and Traditional Country musicians performing on our main stage, presenting informative workshops and meeting and greeting fans from all over the world.

A bluegrass tradition since 1979!

Visit http://www.gettysburg

bluegrass.com for details.

Sun 17 4:00pm Concert Event Felix Hall The internationally renowned organist returns for a second Gettysburg engagement Music, Gettysburg!
61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg, PA  17325
717-338-3000 All concerts are free and open to the public. Offerings are received.

Presented by Music, Gettysburg!

Fri 22 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts outside at The Jennie Wade House. Enjoy at 45 minute outside tour and then venture inside for the remaining 45 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared for the lights to go out in the cellar at midnight! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 23 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Agricultural Event Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
  The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor Antique Show.

 

Sat 23 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 23 Call for Times Ghosts/Paranormal Event Haunted Trolley This 90-minutes journey through town on Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Trolley for ghost stories that you will be hearing for the first time. You will depart your vehicle twice for a short walk to personally view some of the haunted areas. Gettysburg Tour Center

778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-6296Departs from the rear of Gettysburg Tour Center.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 23 9:00am-3:00pm Living History Event Voices of the Confederacy

The Voices of the Confederacy are a Civil War Living History Group which encamps on the grounds of General Robert E. Lee’s Headquarters in Gettysburg.

General Robert E. Lee’s Headquarters

401 Buford Avenue
Gettysburg, PA
17325

717-334-3141

They provide demonstrations of Civil War Tactics, Displays of Civil War artifacts, 1st person portrayals of Civil War soldiers and interactions with visitors.

http://www.civilwar

headquarters.com

Sat 23 8:30 pm Special Tour Event Gettysburg Ghost Bus Tour Travel by bus to one of the most popular haunted sites in the Gettysburg area, Sach's Bridge, and be treated to some amazing ghost stories as we make our way through the countryside and battlefield. Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours

778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-6296 http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 23 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Festival Event Fun Fest 2009 Bring the whole family to the annual Fun Fest, free for children & adults, on Saturday, May 23 from 10 AM to 3 PM rain or shine.  Or, come as early as 8 AM for our yard sale of items from Totem Pole's attic and beyond.  Among the scheduled events are backstage routrs hosted by Mister Ed of Mister Ed's Museum & Candy Outlet fame, including rehearsals for our May 30th opening night performance of Cotton Patch Gospel, children's story theatre.  Totem Pole Playhouse

9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, PA
17222
 

717-352-2164 Displays of costuming, set design and the art of stage make-up including face painting.  Russ Smith of Chambersburg Magic Club will perform Magic Shows at 11 a, & 1 pm. 

Children's theatre crafts in the form of sock puppets, theatrical masks and funky hats will be available all day under the children's tent on the east lawn.  Kids can even build their own totem pole and tee pee. 

The Shippensburg Blaskapelle German Band will play on the west lawn.  This music will set your toes a tapping and your hands clapping.  You might even want to sing along.  The music is the traditional folk music presented at German Festivals.  All day long there will be an All-American Picnic with burgers and hotdogs right off the grill.  We will also have Award-winning chili and homemade chicken corn soup and more.  A bake sale tent holds a delicious array of baked goods donated by friends of the theartre.  Come early for the best selection because they go fast.  See you there!

http://www.totempole

playhouse.org

Mon 25 2:00 PM Parade Event 142nd Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies The Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission will host its 141st annual Memorial Day observance in Gettysburg, PA. The Days activities will commence with a luncheon at 11:30 AM at the VFW Post home on East Middle Street. Historic Downtown
Gettysburg, PA
  17325
717-334-6274 The annual Memorial Day Parade will form on Lefever Street at 1:00 PM and move at 2:00 PM proceeding west on East Middle then turning south on Baltimore where it will enter the Gettysburg National Cemetery through the Baltimore Street Gate. The annual Service at the Soldiers National Monument in the Gettysburg National Cemetery will follow at 3:00 PM.

Sponsored by Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission

Fri 29 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts outside at The Jennie Wade House. Enjoy at 45 minute outside tour and then venture inside for the remaining 45 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared for the lights to go out in the cellar at midnight! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 30 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Agricultural Event Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
  The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor Antique Show.

 

Sat 30 10:45pm Ghosts/Paranormal Event Midnight in a Haunted House This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! The Jennie Wade House

548 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-4100 Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 30 Call for Times Ghosts/Paranormal Event Haunted Trolley This 90-minutes journey through town on Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Trolley for ghost stories that you will be hearing for the first time. You will depart your vehicle twice for a short walk to personally view some of the haunted areas. Gettysburg Tour Center

778 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-334-6296Departs from the rear of Gettysburg Tour Center.

http://www.gettysburg

battlefieldtours.com

Sat 30 Call For Times Culinary Event 135 Annual Gettysburg Chili Cook-off Don't miss the inaugural event at the Gettysburg Chili Cook-off. Brought to you by Adams Community Television. Gettysburg Moose Park
100 Moose Road
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 
717-334-3000For more information, contact Adams Community Television at
PO Box 3505
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(T) 717-334-3000
email: dcole@actv.org  

 

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