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 April 9,
2009
September 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.
| Day | Date | Time | Category | Name of Event | Description | Where | Phone | Comments |
| 1 - 30 | All Day | Dining Event | Dine at The Dobbin House |
Make Your Reservations Today | The Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, Pa |
717-334-2100 | Call Today and make your reservation. | |
| Fri | 4 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 4 | Art | First Friday, Gettysburg Style! | Each month Gettysburg businesses join forces to offer special events and refreshments. |
Downtown Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-338-9099 |
Approximately 25 businesses throughout Historic Gettysburg participate by
hosting special receptions, guest artists and authors, sales and later
business hours (until 8:00pm) Look for the First Friday banner at participating Gettysburg area shops, galleries, restaurants and businesses. |
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| Fri | 4 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Orphanage | Tour the cellar of an orphanage with guest speaker or Medium and storytellers every Friday night. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | Our tour begins at 10:45 PM and ends at 12:30 AM (approximately 50 minutes outside and 50 minutes inside) $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 5 | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agricultural | 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.
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| Sat | 5 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 5 | Daily | Living History | 21st PA Cavalry | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sat | 5 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 5 | 8:30 pm | Special Tour | 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 |
717-334-6296 | http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 5 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This tour starts at 10:45 PM at the Jennie Wade House. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | An introduction is given outside and than you will enter the house and spend 25 minutes with guest speaker or medium and storytellers. You will be in the house at Midnight when the lights go out. This event is every Saturday night. $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sun | 6 | Daily | Living History | 21st PA Cavalry | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sun | 6 | 10:00am-11:00am | Spiritual | USCC Chapel Services Begin |
2009 Civil War Chapel Services begin April 19th at 10am. You are invited to attend and make this a special part of your trip to Gettysburg's hallowed ground. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-339-0339 |
Authentic civil war chapel built of rough cut lumber and log benches, with period music and sermon. Sing a civil war era hymn and pray for the troops serving America today! In 2008 more than 1,000+ visitors joined the USCC for Sunday services! Service starts at 10am , so arrive early and get a good seat! http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Mon | 7 | Daily | Living History | 21st PA Cavalry | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Fri | 11 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 11 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Orphanage | Tour the cellar of an orphanage with guest speaker or Medium and storytellers every Friday night. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | Our tour begins at 10:45 PM and ends at 12:30 AM (approximately 50 minutes outside and 50 minutes inside) $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 12 | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agricultural | 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.
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| Sat | 12 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 12 | 8:00 am - 4:00pm | Living History | 35th Annual Colonial Day | It’s time to head to East Berlin, PA for Colonial Day! Held along the National Historic District on West King Street the event is held rain or shine 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission is free and paid parking is available. No pets. Great food, free entertainment, demonstrations and people in colonial dress provide a step back in time. | West King Street East Berlin, PA 17316 |
717-259-0822 | Colonial Day offers wonderful food: pig roast and sausage sandwiches, kettle corn, apple dumplings, fries, root beer in old fashion bottles and much more. Don't miss the famous funnel cakes made from scratch and fried individually in cast iron pans. Entertainment throughout the day will be provided by the music of Tom Jolin and Catherine Roth of the group Orrtanna, Linda Huber on the dulcimer and “Wherlygig” featuring the Koons Family. Funds raised are used by the non-profit East Berlin Preservation Society to maintain five early buildings in town including Swigart’s Mill (1794), the log house (1832), the log Church Schoolhouse (18th century), Liberty No. 1 Fire Hall (1892) and Red Men’s Hall, which houses the Society headquarters and museum. The Society’s education program uses the buildings to teach groups of children about early ways of life including weaving and spinning, hearth cooking, and a typical school day. http://www.ebhps.org/ |
| Sat | 12 | Call For Info | Educational | Friends of Gettysburg First Corps Member Event | Topic To Be Announced |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 ext 3251 | http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| Sat | 12 | Daily | Living History | Co. G - 16th PVI | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sat | 12 | Noon - 6:00 p.m. | Festival | 5th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival | The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce invites you to indulge yourself in the grape harvest celebration at the fifth annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival sponsored by Bobby Rahal Lexus. Escape to the foothills and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in historic Adams County and savor the flavors of hundreds of Pennsylvania fine wines. | Presidential Circle - Intersection of
Routes 15 & 30 18 Carlisle Street, Suite 203 Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-334-8151 | The
festival will feature; fine wines from over 15 Pennsylvania wineries, great
live music (jazz, classic rock and other favorites), vendors/artisans, cooking
and wine pairing demonstrations and much more. Save $5 and purchase your tickets in advance! Admission is *$20 in advance, *$25 onsite and $12 for a designated driver ticket. Kids 12 and under are free! *Admission includes souvenir wine glass, unlimited samplings, access to live performances/cooking demonstrations and all applicable taxes. Tickets are available by calling the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce office at 717.334.8151.
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| Sat | 12 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 12 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This tour starts at 10:45 PM at the Jennie Wade House. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 113 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg PA 17325 |
717-334-0853 | An introduction is given outside and than you will enter the house and spend 25 minutes with guest speaker or medium and storytellers. You will be in the house at Midnight when the lights go out. This event is every Saturday night. $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sun | 13 | Daily | Living History | Co. G - 16th PVI | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sun | 13 | 10:00am | Spiritual | September 11th Remembrance Day | Join us for our Communion Service at the USCC Civil War Log Chapel. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-339-0339 | http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 13 | 10:00am-11:00am | Spiritual | USCC Chapel Services Begin |
2009 Civil War Chapel Services begin April 19th at 10am. You are invited to attend and make this a special part of your trip to Gettysburg's hallowed ground. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-339-0339 |
Authentic civil war chapel built of rough cut lumber and log benches, with period music and sermon. Sing a civil war era hymn and pray for the troops serving America today! In 2008 more than 1,000+ visitors joined the USCC for Sunday services! Service starts at 10am , so arrive early and get a good seat! http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 13 | Noon - 6:00 p.m. | Festival | 5th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival | The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce invites you to indulge yourself in the grape harvest celebration at the fifth annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival sponsored by Bobby Rahal Lexus. Escape to the foothills and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend in historic Adams County and savor the flavors of hundreds of Pennsylvania fine wines. | Presidential Circle - Intersection of
Routes 15 & 30 18 Carlisle Street, Suite 203 Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-334-8151 | The
festival will feature; fine wines from over 15 Pennsylvania wineries, great
live music (jazz, classic rock and other favorites), vendors/artisans, cooking
and wine pairing demonstrations and much more. Save $5 and purchase your tickets in advance! Admission is *$20 in advance, *$25 onsite and $12 for a designated driver ticket. Kids 12 and under are free! *Admission includes souvenir wine glass, unlimited samplings, access to live performances/cooking demonstrations and all applicable taxes. Tickets are available by calling the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce office at 717.334.8151.
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| Fri | 18 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 18 | 10:45pm | Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in a Haunted House | This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. |
The Jennie Wade House 548 Baltimore Street | 717-334-4100 | You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under. http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 19 | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agricultural | 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.
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| Sat | 19 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 19 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Living History | 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 | 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.civilwarheadquarters.com |
| Sat | 19 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Living History | World War II Weekend |
This World War II living history weekend features an authentic recreation of
both Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II
vehicles. Over 100 living history enthusiasts will portray military personnel
from the European Theater in 1944 and present programs on World War II medical
services, weapons and equipment, communications, military vehicles, and the
life of the common G.I. A mock Army Air Force Fighter mission briefing will be
presented.
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Eisenhower Historic Site 1195
Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 |
717-338-9114 | New this year is a special traveling exhibit of a typical 1940s
American home staffed by volunteers from the “Reflections of World War II”
living history group offering talks about life on the home front, and Civil
Defense Air Raid Wardens. A highlight of the weekend will be Saturday night’s World War II style “USO” dance held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at 1200 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. featuring 1940s big band music by the Gettysburg Big Band. The encampment is open Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunches will be for sale both days in a recreated army mess tent sponsored by the Heidlersburg Fire Company. Admission to the Eisenhower National Historic Site is by shuttle bus departing every 15 minutes from the National Park Service Visitor Center, 97 Taneytown Road. For this event, on-site parking for cars only will be available in a farm field accessible off of Emmitsburg Road, weather permitting. Bus groups, recreational vehicle drivers and people who use wheelchairs should use the shuttle bus. For group reservations, call 1-877-874-2478. Fees to enter the site either by shuttle bus or by parking in the field are: Adults, $6.00; Youth 13-16, $4.50; Children 6-12, $3.50. http://www.nps.gov/eise |
| Sat | 19 | 11:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Join us for some good ol' Fall Frolicking Fun! Events include makin' your beary own Bear Crow, Colonel Cobb's Crazy Corn Maze, Pick your own pumpkin, Hay Rides and much much more! |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road | 1-866-367-8338 | Food, Fun and Entertainment for the entire family! http://www.boydsbearcountry.com |
| Sat | 19 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 19 | 10:45pm | Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in a Haunted House | This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. |
The Jennie Wade House 548 Baltimore Street | 717-334-4100 | You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under. http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sun | 20 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Living History | World War II Weekend | This World War II living history weekend features an authentic recreation of both Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II vehicles. Over 100 living history enthusiasts will portray military personnel from the European Theater in 1944 and present programs on World War II medical services, weapons and equipment, communications, military vehicles, and the life of the common G.I. A mock Army Air Force Fighter mission briefing will be presented. | Eisenhower Historic Site 1195
Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 |
717-338-9114 | New this year is a special traveling exhibit of a typical 1940s American home staffed by volunteers from the “Reflections of World War II” living history group offering talks about life on the home front, and Civil Defense Air Raid Wardens. A highlight of the weekend will be Saturday night’s World War II style “USO” dance held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at 1200 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. featuring 1940s big band music by the Gettysburg Big Band. The encampment is open Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunches will be for sale both days in a recreated army mess tent sponsored by the Heidlersburg Fire Company. Admission to the Eisenhower National Historic Site is by shuttle bus departing every 15 minutes from the National Park Service Visitor Center, 97 Taneytown Road. For this event, on-site parking for cars only will be available in a farm field accessible off of Emmitsburg Road, weather permitting. Bus groups, recreational vehicle drivers and people who use wheelchairs should use the shuttle bus. For group reservations, call 1-877-874-2478. Fees to enter the site either by shuttle bus or by parking in the field are: Adults, $6.00; Youth 13-16, $4.50; Children 6-12, $3.50. http://www.nps.gov/eise |
| Sun | 20 | 10:00am-11:00am | Spiritual | USCC Chapel Services Begin |
2009 Civil War Chapel Services begin April 19th at 10am. You are invited to attend and make this a special part of your trip to Gettysburg's hallowed ground. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-339-0339 |
Authentic civil war chapel built of rough cut lumber and log benches, with period music and sermon. Sing a civil war era hymn and pray for the troops serving America today! In 2008 more than 1,000+ visitors joined the USCC for Sunday services! Service starts at 10am , so arrive early and get a good seat! http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 20 | Call For Times | Wine | Home Wine Making Class | Learn how to make wine from John, the Vintner. John will take you from the very beginning of your home wine-making experience to the very end, bottling your own wine! You'll learn tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product from a box. | Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree
Road |
717-334-4631 | http://www.adamscountywinery.com |
| Sun | 20 | 11:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Join us for some good ol' Fall Frolicking Fun! Events include makin' your beary own Bear Crow, Colonel Cobb's Crazy Corn Maze, Pick your own pumpkin, Hay Rides and much much more! |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road | 1-866-367-8338 | Food, Fun and Entertainment for the entire family! http://www.boydsbearcountry.com |
| Sun | 20 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Festival | 18th Annual Adams County Heritage Festival |
This annual festival celebrates the rich history of the area and features
crafts, food, live music, and more!
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Gettysburg Area Recreation Park 545 Long Lane Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-334-8943 | http://www.icpj-gettysburg.org/festival.htm |
| Fri | 25 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 25 | 10:45pm | Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in a Haunted House | This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. |
The Jennie Wade House 548 Baltimore Street | 717-334-4100 | You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under. http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 26 | 7:00 am - 4:00pm | Antique Show | Gettysburg Fall Outdoor Antique Show | This one-day event features 150 antique dealers from 13 states displaying their unique pieces on the sidewalks radiating from the historic Lincoln Square. | Lincoln Square PO Box 4914 Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-334-8151 | Sponsored by the Gettysburg Area
Retail Merchants Association. This event is held rain or shine from 7am to 4
pm
Please direct inquiries to: Wayne Schultz, 109 Hoke Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
| Sat | 26 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 26 | Call for Times | Festival | Fairfield Pippinfest | An old-time country street festival featuring arts & crafts, apple products, live country music, antiques, vintage cars and great food! | Main Street Fairfield State Route 116 Fairfield, PA 17320 |
717-642-5640 | Located just 8 miles west of Gettysburg. http://www.fairfieldpa.net/pippinfest.htm |
| Sat | 26 | Daily | Living History | 1st Maryland | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sat | 26 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun | Pumpkin Patch | Pick your own pumpkins. Also available are corn shocks, Indian corn, gourds, mini pumpkins and much more. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch located at the farm with Land of Little Horses Farm Park. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
| Sat | 26 | 11:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Join us for some good ol' Fall Frolicking Fun! Events include makin' your beary own Bear Crow, Colonel Cobb's Crazy Corn Maze, Pick your own pumpkin, Hay Rides and much much more! |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road | 1-866-367-8338 | Food, Fun and Entertainment for the entire family! http://www.boydsbearcountry.com |
| Sat | 26 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 26 | 10:45pm | Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in a Haunted House | This 1-1/2 hour tour starts at the Jennie Wade House with an outdoor introduction. |
The Jennie Wade House 548 Baltimore Street | 717-334-4100 | You then enter the house and spend 25 minutes with a guest speaker and storytellers. Be prepared because at midnight the lights go out! Tour may not be suitable for children 10 and under. http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sun | 27 | Call for Times | Festival Event | Fairfield Pippinfest | An old-time country street festival featuring arts & crafts, apple products, live country music, antiques, vintage cars and great food! | Main Street Fairfield State Route 116 Fairfield, PA 17320 |
717-642-5640 | Located just 8 miles west of Gettysburg. http://www.fairfieldpa.net/pippinfest.htm |
| Sun | 27 | Daily | Living History | 1st Maryland | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sun | 27 | 10:00am-11:00am | Spiritual | USCC Chapel Services Begin |
2009 Civil War Chapel Services begin April 19th at 10am. You are invited to attend and make this a special part of your trip to Gettysburg's hallowed ground. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-339-0339 |
Authentic civil war chapel built of rough cut lumber and log benches, with period music and sermon. Sing a civil war era hymn and pray for the troops serving America today! In 2008 more than 1,000+ visitors joined the USCC for Sunday services! Service starts at 10am , so arrive early and get a good seat! http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 27 | 11:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Join us for some good ol' Fall Frolicking Fun! Events include makin' your beary own Bear Crow, Colonel Cobb's Crazy Corn Maze, Pick your own pumpkin, Hay Rides and much much more! |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road | 1-866-367-8338 | Food, Fun and Entertainment for the entire family! http://www.boydsbearcountry.com |
| Sun | 27 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun | Pumpkin Patch | Pick your own pumpkins. Also available are corn shocks, Indian corn, gourds, mini pumpkins and much more. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch located at the farm with Land of Little Horses Farm Park. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
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