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 July 22, 2008
October 2008- 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 - 31 | 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 | |
| Wed | 1 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Thru | 2 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Fri | 3 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Fri | 3 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Fri | 3 | Call for Times | Art Event | 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 staying open late, offering specials, artist receptions, and more. |
| Fri | 3 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sat | 4 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Sat | 4 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural Event | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Opening Saturday, May 24th at the New Oxford Center Circle. | New Oxford Center Circle. | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. (Closed Saturday, June 21st for the annual antiques show) | |
| Sat | 4 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sat | 4 | 6:00 PM | Comedy Event | Paula Poundstone | See America's most popular stand-up comedienne Paula Poundstone, a regular on NPR's weekly news quiz Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me. |
Majestic Performing Arts Center 25 Carlisle Street | 717-337-8200 | Expect the
unexpected when this veteran entertainer (mother and author) shares her clean
comedy and laugh-out-loud insights on everyday life. Ticket Prices: $39, $36, $33 |
| Sat | 4 | All Day | Family Fun Event | Apple Harvest Celebration | Join Boyer Nurseries & Orchards in celebrating the apple harvest! Pick your own apples at our farm and harvest some memories for your family! |
Boyer Nurseries & Orchards
405 Boyer Nursery Road | 717-677-8558 | Join in the fun at the barn with live entertainment by Ray Owen from 1-3 pm both weekends. Sample the free fresh apple cider and bite into a crispy, juicy apple - we have lots of "try-em's" sure to please everyone in the family. Our fruit stand is incorporated in the barn and has a huge selection of apple varieties, jams, jellies, sparkling and fresh cider, squash, baked goods and more! |
| Sat | 4 | Times Vary | Living History Event | Living History Encampment |
The following groups will present programs at their living history
encampments: |
Annual United States Sharpshooter Living History Weekend at Pitzer Woods 87th Pennsylvania Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sat | 4 | 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 | ||
| Sat | 4 | Every Saturday thru Oct. | 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 Tour Center 778 Baltimore Street Gettysburg,17325 |
(717) 334-6296 |
Holiday weekends and every Saturday in October. Call for reservations. |
| Sat | 4 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Festival
Event
| 43rd Annual National Apple Harvest Festival | Harvest time is celebrated in this old time festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg. | South Mountain Fairgrounds Route 234 Arendtsville, PA 17303 | 717-677-9413 | Don't miss the
live entertainment, over 300 arts & crafts vendors, farm displays, antique
farm equipment, antique and classic cars, steam engines, antique cider press,
orchard tours, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more! Be sure to sample all the great food. This event takes place rain or shine, be sure to wear your comfy shoes for a day of fun. The Apple Harvest Festival is held the first and second weekend of October. Held 8 am to 6 pm each day. Parking included in cost of admission. |
| Sat | 4 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun Event | 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. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
| Sun | 5 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Festival
Event
| 43rd Annual National Apple Harvest Festival | Harvest time is celebrated in this old time festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg. | South Mountain Fairgrounds Route 234 Arendtsville, PA 17303 | 717-677-9413 | Don't miss the
live entertainment, over 300 arts & crafts vendors, farm displays, antique
farm equipment, antique and classic cars, steam engines, antique cider press,
orchard tours, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more! Be sure to sample all the great food. This event takes place rain or shine, be sure to wear your comfy shoes for a day of fun. The Apple Harvest Festival is held the first and second weekend of October. Held 8 am to 6 pm each day. Parking included in cost of admission. |
| Sun | 5 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun Event | 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. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
| Sun | 5 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sun | 5 | All Day | Family Fun Event | Apple Harvest Celebration | Join Boyer Nurseries & Orchards in celebrating the apple harvest! Pick your own apples at our farm and harvest some memories for your family! |
Boyer Nurseries & Orchards
405 Boyer Nursery Road | 717-677-8558 | Join in the fun at the barn with live entertainment by Ray Owen from 1-3 pm both weekends. Sample the free fresh apple cider and bite into a crispy, juicy apple - we have lots of "try-em's" sure to please everyone in the family. Our fruit stand is incorporated in the barn and has a huge selection of apple varieties, jams, jellies, sparkling and fresh cider, squash, baked goods and more! |
| Sun | 5 | Times Vary | Living History Event | Living History Encampment |
The following groups will present programs at their living history
encampments: |
Annual United States Sharpshooter Living History Weekend at Pitzer Woods 87th Pennsylvania Infantry at the Pennsylvania Memorial | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sun | 5 | 10:00 AM | Living History Event | Civil War Chapel Services in the USCC Log Chapel | The Civil War Chapel Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inpires all in attendance. |
USCC Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-339-0339 |
While in Gettysburg, you are invited to
worship with us and remember what faith means in a soldiers life. We are available for Civil War Chapel Services at your location or event. We have a portable USCC Chapel that we can be set up at your location. |
| Mon | 6 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Mon | 6 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Tues | 7 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Tues | 7 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Wed | 8 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Wed | 8 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Thu | 9 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Thu | 9 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Fri | 10 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Fri | 10 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Fri | 10 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Fri | 10 | 8:00 PM | Concert Event | German Youth Symphony | Join us when Europe's most talented young musicians perform beloved classical masterpieces. . |
Majestic Performing Arts Center 25 Carlisle Street | 717-337-8200 | This 90-piece
orchestra's program will feature Beethoven's Triple Concerto, Elgar's
Enigma Variations and Mendelssohn's Symphoney No 4 with brother
and sister soloists, Emmanuel, Frances and Elizabeth Borowski Ticket Prices: $37, $34, $31 |
| Sat | 11 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Sat | 11 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Festival
Event
| 43rd Annual National Apple Harvest Festival | Harvest time is celebrated in this old time festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg. | South Mountain Fairgrounds Route 234 Arendtsville, PA 17303 | 717-677-9413 | Don't miss the
live entertainment, over 300 arts & crafts vendors, farm displays, antique
farm equipment, antique and classic cars, steam engines, antique cider press,
orchard tours, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more! Be sure to sample all the great food. This event takes place rain or shine, be sure to wear your comfy shoes for a day of fun. The Apple Harvest Festival is held the first and second weekend of October. Held 8 am to 6 pm each day. Parking included in cost of admission. |
| Sat | 11 | 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 | ||
| Sat | 11 | Every Saturday thru Oct. | 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 Tour Center 778 Baltimore Street Gettysburg,17325 |
(717) 334-6296 |
Holiday weekends and every Saturday in October. Call for reservations. |
| Sat | 11 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun Event | 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. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
| Sat | 11 | All Day | Family Fun Event | Apple Harvest Celebration | Join Boyer Nurseries & Orchards in celebrating the apple harvest! Pick your own apples at our farm and harvest some memories for your family! |
Boyer Nurseries & Orchards
405 Boyer Nursery Road | 717-677-8558 | Join in the fun at the barn with live entertainment by Ray Owen from 1-3 pm both weekends. Sample the free fresh apple cider and bite into a crispy, juicy apple - we have lots of "try-em's" sure to please everyone in the family. Our fruit stand is incorporated in the barn and has a huge selection of apple varieties, jams, jellies, sparkling and fresh cider, squash, baked goods and more! |
| Sat | 11 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sat | 11 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural Event | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Opening Saturday, May 24th at the New Oxford Center Circle. | New Oxford Center Circle. | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. (Closed Saturday, June 21st for the annual antiques show) | |
| Sat | 11 | Times Vary | Living History Event | Living History Encampment |
The following groups will present programs at their living history
encampments: |
150th New York Infantry at the
Pennsylvania Memorial Western New York Chapter of the United States Sanitary Commission at Pitzer Woods | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sun | 12 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Festival
Event
| 43rd Annual National Apple Harvest Festival | Harvest time is celebrated in this old time festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg. | South Mountain Fairgrounds Route 234 Arendtsville, PA 17303 | 717-677-9413 | Don't miss the
live entertainment, over 300 arts & crafts vendors, farm displays, antique
farm equipment, antique and classic cars, steam engines, antique cider press,
orchard tours, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more! Be sure to sample all the great food. This event takes place rain or shine, be sure to wear your comfy shoes for a day of fun. The Apple Harvest Festival is held the first and second weekend of October. Held 8 am to 6 pm each day. Parking included in cost of admission. |
| Sun | 12 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun Event | 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. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
| Sun | 12 | Times Vary | Living History Event | Living History Encampment |
The following groups will present programs at their living history
encampments: |
150th New York Infantry at the
Pennsylvania Memorial Western New York Chapter of the United States Sanitary Commission at Pitzer Woods | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sun | 12 | All Day | Family Fun Event | Apple Harvest Celebration | Join Boyer Nurseries & Orchards in celebrating the apple harvest! Pick your own apples at our farm and harvest some memories for your family! |
Boyer Nurseries & Orchards
405 Boyer Nursery Road | 717-677-8558 | Join in the fun at the barn with live entertainment by Ray Owen from 1-3 pm both weekends. Sample the free fresh apple cider and bite into a crispy, juicy apple - we have lots of "try-em's" sure to please everyone in the family. Our fruit stand is incorporated in the barn and has a huge selection of apple varieties, jams, jellies, sparkling and fresh cider, squash, baked goods and more! |
| Sun | 12 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sun | 12 | 10:00 AM | Living History Event | Civil War Chapel Services in the USCC Log Chapel | The Civil War Chapel Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inpires all in attendance. |
USCC Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-339-0339 |
While in Gettysburg, you are invited to
worship with us and remember what faith means in a soldiers life. We are available for Civil War Chapel Services at your location or event. We have a portable USCC Chapel that we can be set up at your location. |
| Mon | 13 | All Day | Holiday | Columbus Day | ||||
| Mon | 13 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Mon | 13 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Tues | 14 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Tues | 14 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Wed | 15 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Wed | 15 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Thu | 16 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Thu | 16 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Fri | 17 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Fri | 17 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Fri | 17 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Sat | 18 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Sat | 18 | 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 | ||
| Sat | 18 | Every Saturday thru Oct. | 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 Tour Center 778 Baltimore Street Gettysburg,17325 |
(717) 334-6296 |
Holiday weekends and every Saturday in October. Call for reservations. |
| Sat | 18 |
10:00 a.m. | Fundraiser | Road Rally | 10th Annual Road Rally travels back roads to discover hidden treasures of Adams County while benefiting the Land Conservancy of Adams County. | www.LCACnet.org | 717-334-3205 | Price: $50
team or $250 sponsor |
| Sat | 18 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun Event | 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. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
| Sat | 18 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sat | 18 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural Event | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Opening Saturday, May 24th at the New Oxford Center Circle. | New Oxford Center Circle. | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. (Closed Saturday, June 21st for the annual antiques show) | |
| Sat | 18 | Times Vary | Living History Event | Living History Encampment | The following groups will present programs at their living history encampments: | Ohio Valley Civil War Association,
including Infantry, Artillery, Sharpshooters, Signal Corps, Medical Department
and more, at the Pennsylvania Memorial Parker's Battery, CSA at Pitzer Woods | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sun | 19 | Noon to 4:00 PM | Family Fun Event | 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. Start a Fall Family Tradition. |
| Sun | 19 | Times Vary | Living History Event | Living History Encampment | The following groups will present programs at their living history encampments: | Ohio Valley Civil War Association,
including Infantry, Artillery, Sharpshooters, Signal Corps, Medical Department
and more, at the Pennsylvania Memorial Parker's Battery, CSA at Pitzer Woods | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sun | 19 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sun | 19 | 10:00 AM | Living History Event | Civil War Chapel Services in the USCC Log Chapel | The Civil War Chapel Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inpires all in attendance. |
USCC Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-339-0339 |
While in Gettysburg, you are invited to
worship with us and remember what faith means in a soldiers life. We are available for Civil War Chapel Services at your location or event. We have a portable USCC Chapel that we can be set up at your location. |
| Sun | 19 | 4:00 PM | Concert Event | Riders in the Sky |
Round up your herd and join in the fun with America's favorite singing
cowboys! |
Majestic Performing Arts Center
25 Carlisle Street | 717-337-8200 |
Still saddled up and singing after 30 years, this Grammy-winning quartet mixes
authentic Western music with yodeling, rope tricks, and a whole heap of
crackpot humor-in the timeless tradition of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.
Ticket Prices: $29, $26, $23 |
| Mon | 20 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Mon | 20 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
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| Tues | 21 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Tues | 21 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
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| Wed | 22 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Wed | 22 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
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| Thu | 23 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Thu | 23 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
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| Fri | 24 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Fri | 24 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
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| Fri | 24 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Fri | 24 | 8:00 PM | Musical Event |
Nunsense Starring Sally Struthers | Hallelujah! It's Nunsense's 25th Anniversary National Tour - and Sally Struthers is the star of this high-spirited musical comedy. |
Majestic Performing Arts Center 25 Carlisle Street | 717-337-8200 | Laugh along with
the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they stage a talent revue to raise money for
their convent. It's a heavenly evening of mayhem and nonstop fun. Ticket Prices: $65, $62, $59 |
| Fri | 24 | Call For Times | Art Event | The 4th annual Spirited Ladies Art Show | You will find forthcoming information at The Spirited Ladies Shoppe, 45 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg | Gateway Theater Plaza on Rt 30, York Road Gettysburg, Pa | 717-334-4902 or 717-683-6797 | WWW.UNIQUELY-YOURS-CREATIONS.COM |
| Fri | 24 | 7:30 Pm | Concert Event | The Peabody Trio | The Romantic Fervor of the 20th Century greats | Gettysburg High School Auditorium 1130 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, Pa | 717-334-3788 | $15.00 or Season Ticket |
| Sat | 25 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times http://www.boydsbearcountry.com
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| Sat | 25 | Every Saturday thru Oct. | 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 Tour Center 778 Baltimore Street Gettysburg,17325 |
(717) 334-6296 |
Holiday weekends and every Saturday in October. Call for reservations. |
| Sat | 25 | 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 | ||
| Sat | 25 | 12:00 - 4:00pm | Holiday Event | Halloween at the Winery | Visit with the ghosts of Adams County Winery. Taste their wine concoctions and participate in their ghoulish games. From 12-4pm at the farm winery. | Adams County Winery 251 Peach
Tree Road | 334-4631 | Visit with the ghosts of Adams County Winery. Taste their wine concoctions and participate in their ghoulish games. |
| Sat | 25 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sat | 25 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural Event | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Opening Saturday, May 24th at the New Oxford Center Circle. | New Oxford Center Circle. | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. (Closed Saturday, June 21st for the annual antiques show) | |
| Sat | 25 | Daily | Living History Event | 55th Virginia | Come see a living history
presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum . Schedule of
events varies.
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American Civil War Museum &
Gettysburg Gift Center 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Schedule of events varies |
| Sat | 25 |
Daily
| Living History Event | Living History Encampment | The United States Sharpshooters will present programs at Little Round Top. | 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sat | 25 | Call For Times | Art Event | The 4th annual Spirited Ladies Art Show | You will find forthcoming information at The Spirited Ladies Shoppe, 45 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg | Gateway Theater Plaza on Rt 30, York Road Gettysburg, Pa | 717-334-4902 or 717-683-6797 | WWW.UNIQUELY-YOURS-CREATIONS.COM |
| Sun | 26 | Daily | Living History Event | 55th Virginia | Come see a living history
presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum . Schedule of
events varies.
|
American Civil War Museum &
Gettysburg Gift Center 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Schedule of events varies |
| Sun | 26 |
Daily
| Living History Event | Living History Encampment | The United States Sharpshooters will present programs at Little Round Top. | 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Sun | 26 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Sun | 26 | 10:00 AM | Living History Event | Civil War Chapel Services in the USCC Log Chapel | The Civil War Chapel Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inpires all in attendance. |
USCC Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-339-0339 |
While in Gettysburg, you are invited to
worship with us and remember what faith means in a soldiers life. We are available for Civil War Chapel Services at your location or event. We have a portable USCC Chapel that we can be set up at your location. |
| Sun | 26 | Call For Times | Art Event | The 4th annual Spirited Ladies Art Show | You will find forthcoming information at The Spirited Ladies Shoppe, 45 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg | Gateway Theater Plaza on Rt 30, York Road Gettysburg, Pa | 717-334-4902 or 717-683-6797 | WWW.UNIQUELY-YOURS-CREATIONS.COM |
| Sun | 26 | 4:00 PM | Concert Event | WGTY-FM Country Show | It's "Great Country" live on stage. Stay tuned to Gettysburg's WGTY 107.7 FM for concert line-up and ticket prices. | Majestic Performing Arts Center
25 Carlisle Street | 717-337-8200 | http://www.gettysburgmajestic.org |
| Mon | 27 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Mon | 27 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Tues | 28 | 7:30 pm | Holiday Event
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Gettysburg Halloween Parade | Parade registration begins at 6 pm | Parade marches at 7:30 pm.
Formation is at Gettysburg Middle School Complex. | 253-2049 | Sponsored by the Gettysburg Jaycees |
| Tues | 28 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Tues | 28 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Wed | 29 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Wed | 29 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Thu | 30 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Thu | 30 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Fri | 31 | Call for Info | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 5th Annual Juried exhibit | Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College | 717-334-5006 | Showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
| Fri | 31 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Art Event |
Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln |
A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display. |
Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to
Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College |
|
| Fri | 31 | Call For Times | Holiday Event | Boyds Bear Country Frolic and Hayride | Every Friday and Saturday in September and October, enjoy a not-so-spooky hayride, Fall Frolic, and Halloween-themed games |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 1-866-367-8338 | Call For Times |
| Fri | 31 | 9 am to 4 pm | Collectors Show Event | Autumn Civil War Collector & Gun Show | Civil War Era collections and displays | All Star Events Complex 2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-642-6600 | Hundreds of tables
with vendor displays of Civil War firearms, uniforms, accouterments, prints,
and books. Open to the public, admission charged, free parking Contact: Thomas Publications |
| Fri | 31 | All Day | Holiday | Happy | Halloween |
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