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Izaak Walton Gun Show & Outdoor Extravaganza features modern, antique, collectible firearms, ammo, optics, reloading, shooting, archery, fishing, and hunting blackpowder. This is not a flea market so no jewelry, jerky, or home improvement items. Choose from 8 ft. tables inside the main hall and outside setup spaces under the roof in several pavilions. Tail gater sites and outdoor sites for larger items (boats, trailers, kayaks, ATV/UTV, tree stands, and campers).

All antique, legal modern and military firearms (handguns included) are welcome to private individuals and dealers (FFL dealers on site to handle firearm transfers where required).

Full service kitchen with plenty of food and beverages (GSA Club). Vendor pre-registration, call now to reserve your table spaces. Inside restrooms, porta pots outside, and acres of free parking.

Admission is $6 donation (12 & under free). Sponsored by the Franklin Co. PA Chapter, Izaak Walkton League-501C (3) Non-Profit and Hosted by the Greencastle Sportsman’s Assoc.

Future shows are always on the 3rd Saturdays of January and August.

 

Plumb Grove, an 1831 home saved from demolition in the 1980’s and beautifully restored, will be open from 1-4pm for self-guided tours. We will also have local vendors with handmade and handcrafted items for sale. Join us and support the local talent.

Enjoy an evening of Civil War Music and dancing in an Historic Civil War era barn with the Susquehanna Travellers.
Civil War Barn Dance held by Daughters of Union Soldiers – Gettysburg.
Period dress is suggested, but not required. Admission includes Lite Fare. Event is held rain or shine. Only 100 tickets will be sold, so purchase your tickets early! Tickets $25.00 per person and children 12 and under is $20.00. Send payment to Paypal: pattypaws50@yahoo.com or Check made payable to : DUVCW Tent 55 Stonewall Acres, 2300 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Benefits Daughters of Civil War Veterans Scholarship Fund.

St. Paul United Women in Faith is sponsoring a giant yard sale to benefit missions on Thursday, September 5, from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (extended evening hours on Thursday only), Friday, September 6, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Saturday, September 7, from 8:00 AM – noon. The sale will be held in the Family Life Center of St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 750 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA. In addition to lots of yard sale “treasures,” there will be clothing, collectibles, household items, electronics, sporting goods, books, toys, and more. Pap’s Dog Stop Hotdog and Sausage Cart will be on site each day. Yard sale proceeds will be distributed to many local missions such as Women in Need, BOPIC, Meals on Wheels, Franklin County Homeless Shelter, and other missions administered through the United Women in Faith organization. Questions may be directed to Linda Strickler at 717-263-4975.

Come celebrate our 41st Annual Arts & Craft Fair. We have approximately 120 craft vendors. We will have music by Nancy and Jody. We have an array of Food Trucks that will have delicious food, drinks and ice cream. The event is being held from 9am – 4pm. Come join us. Sponsored by the Friends of Caledonia State Park.

Tent meeting in the church yard with Jamie Fetters, will start Sunday night 6:30 and continue every night through Friday @ 7 PM. Come out and experience what your forefathers did.

Learn the fundamentals of cooking with herbs and spices in this in-person class. Discover shopping and storage tips, cooking techniques, and more.

In this hands-on class, we invite you to cook along with Penn State Extension Educators to discover new recipe ideas using herbs and spices to enhance the aroma and taste of foods. What are you waitingfor? Let’s Cook with Extension!

Space is limited – preregistration is required!

Join us for an evening of Duncan Holmes’ piano talent and testimony. He is a blind pianist who uses his talent to tell his story of God’s work in his life. A love offering will be taken.

Join us for our 3rd annual Cruise- In/Car show at Fort Ritchie Community Center in Cascade, MD. This car show is in memory of Bill Coyle who volunteered for lots of our children’s events. All proceeds raised will go towards our Summer Camp at the Fort Ritchie Community Center. Free admission if you would like to come see the cars. If you are entering a car/ truck, motorcycle, the cost is $5 per car. The first 100 people who register will receive a dash plaque. Cars, trucks, tractors, Jeeps, engines and Motorcycles welcome. Trophies will be awarded to best of show. The show is from noon until 4pm. Food Trucks, raffles will be also available for your convenience. You may stop by the community center to register or can register online at thefrcc.org. For any questions, please call 301-241-5085.

All concerts are FREE and held at the Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell. Welcoming a smoke-free environment, lawn chairs, blankets, foods, and non-alcoholic beverages! Each concert runs approximately 1 hour in length unless otherwise noted.

May
Sunday, May 26 – Leslie McKee, Contemporary Christian 7:00 PM
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day Tribute – CVSM, Patriotic & American Music 7:30 PM
**Tuesday, May 28 – CASHS Stell & Jazz Band, Jazz Carribbean Steelpan 7:00 PM

June
*Sunday, June 2 – The Millers, Southern Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 6 – Rudy & The Bluefish, Blues 7:00 PM
*Sunday, June 9 – The Fellowship Quartet, Southern Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 13 – Blaskapelle Shippensburg Band, 18-piece Brass German Band 7:00 PM
*Sunday, June 16 – Randy Simpson, Southern Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 20 – The Honky Tonk Twins, Classic Country/Rockabilly 7:00 PM
*Sunday, June 23 – Keystone State Quartet, Southern Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 27 – U.S. Navy Band Commodores, Jazz Band
*Sunday, June 30 – Whispering Creek, Bluegrass 7:00 PM

July
Tuesday, July 4 – 4th of July Concerts: Mercersburg Community Band/More Bands TBA Approx 5 PM-9:30 PM
Sunday, July 7 – Jessica Snyder, Hymns/Southern Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 11 – HoBoLa, Classic Rock-n-Roll 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 14 – Brady Steinour, Christian Worship 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 18 – Kevin Neidig & Henry Koretzky w/Aaron Blouin, Americana 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 21 – St. John’s Summer Singers (Held at LifePoint Church), Variety/Sacred/Secular/Patriotic 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 25 – Nate Myers, Blues and Originals 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 28 – Mercy Run, Country Gospel 7:00 PM

August
Thursday, August 1 – The Negley Brothers, Harmony-Driven/Acoustic/Sing-Along 7:00 PM
*Sunday, August 4 – Daystar, Traditional Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 8 – Christopher Dean Band, Blues/Soul/R&B 7:00 PM
*Sunday, August 11 – Eastern Gate & Nevin Crum Band, Country Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 15 – Vintage Crew, Classic Rock: 60s, 70s, 80s, & early 90s 7:00 PM
*Sunday, August 18 – Crystal Sea, Southern Gospel 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 22 – Trick Bag, Variety of Musical Styles 7:00 PM
*Sunday, August 25 – Guilford Station, Bluegrass 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 29 – Patsy Cline & Friends, Legends Show 7:00 PM

September
Thursday, September 5 – Cameron Molloy & The Drivin’ Wheel, From Hank Williams to Chuck Berry/Originals 7:00 PM

*Rain site located at LifePoint Church (Brethren Fellowship Church), 339 LWE. Chambersburg across from the Post Office
**Rain site located at Chambersburg Area High School – Auditorium, 511 S. 6th Street, Chambersburg