ChambersFest 2018
ChambersFest celebrates the spirit of the town with fun, family-friendly events for members of the community and visitors to enjoy.
Visit http://www.Chambersburg.org/ChambersFest for the Complete Event Schedule or see below.
ChambersFest 2018 Schedule of Events
Please note: This schedule is updated on a regular basis to reflect the most current event information. Events may be added/changed.
Restaurant Week July 14-21.
Participating Chambersburg Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 2nd Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 20 restaurants will participate showcasing special cuisines, meal deals and prizes for patrons. Discover the wide variety of dining options during the week of ChambersFest!
More information: Chambersburg.org/ChambersFestRW
Sponsored by Penn National Insurance and Strickler Agency, Inc. Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, July 14
15th Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial 1-Mile Race
July 14 - 7 to 9:30 a.m. - CASHS
Proceeds from this race are donated to the Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. 7 a.m. Registration begins at the CASHS; 8 a.m. Women’s/Girl’s Race/Walk; 8:30 a.m. Men’s/Boy’s Race/Walk; 9:30 a.m. Results Ceremony.
Register: $15 per entry without T-shirt, $20 per entry with T-shirt by June 25. Register here. (Day-of registration is $18 without T-shirt, $22 with T-shirt.)
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
North Square Farmers Market
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
Enjoy Chambersburg's only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere as well as kids' activities, live music and more.
More information: NorthSquareFarmersMarket.com
Coordinated by North Square Farmers Market.
Bike Fest 2018
July 14 - 12 to 8 p.m. - Chambersburg Bike Park, 100 Hood St.
Come out and cruise some laps! There will be a high jump and best trick contest on the jump lines. There will be hot dogs on the grill throughout the day. Entry fee by donation. Click for details.
Scoop-a-Palooza
July 14 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Chambersburg Area Senior High School
Enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream samples from local ice cream shops! Once you enter the festival you can sample all the ice cream you want from a variety of area shops and then be sure to vote for your favorite flavors in each of the 5 categories! Proceeds raise money for educational programs offered through the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.
Tickets: $6 adults, $4 kids in advance. Purchase tickets online here: Scoopapalooza.org. At the door tickets also available for higher cost.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.
Second Saturday Movies
July 14 - 9 p.m. - Chambers Fort Park
Enjoy FREE family-friendly movies on Second Saturdays all summer long! This month's free movie will be "COCO" (2017).
More information: DowntownCburg.com/Second-Saturdays
Coordinated by Downtown Chambersburg Inc.
Tuesday, July 17 - Saturday, July 21
Look Away: The Aftermath of the Burning of Chambersburg
History Exhibit 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Franklin County Historical Society (Old Jail) - 175 E. King St.
Featuring archives and artifacts from the Burning of Chambersburg including letters and photos. Click here for more details.
Coordinated by the Franklin County Historical Society.
Franklin County Art Alliance Winner’s Gallery
Art Exhibit 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday - Council for the Arts – 81 North Main St.
Featuring over 30 of the award-winning works of art from the 47th Annual Membership Exhibition of the Franklin County Art Alliance held earlier this summer. This is an eclectic collection of oils, watercolors, pastels and prints by both adult and high school student artists. Kids’ Activities also offered on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 717-264-6883 for more details.
Coordinated by the Council for the Arts.
Thursday, July 19
Cabaret
Two screenings at 3 p.m. and 7: 30 p.m. - The Capitol Theatre
The decadent and scintillating film version of the long-running Broadway hit, depicts life in Berlin in 1931 as the Nazis begin their ascent to power in Germany and their attempt to domi-nate the world.
Tickets/more information: TheCapitolTheatre.org
Coordinated by the Capitol Theatre Center.
Saturday, July 21
North Square Farmers Market
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
Enjoy Chambersburg's only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere as well as kids' activities, live music and more.
More information: NorthSquareFarmersMarket.com
Coordinated by North Square Farmers Market.
Old Market Day
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
A ChambersFest tradition, this free street festival in downtown Chambersburg features art, craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, on-stage entertainment and the North Square Farmers Market.
More information: Facebook.com/OldMarketDay.
To apply to be a vendor, visit: DiscoverChambersburg.com/event-applications.html
Coordinated by the Downtown Business Council. Sponsored by F&M Trust.
Camp Showcase by Cumberland Valley School of Music
9:30 a.m. - The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St.
This musical showcase will feature three of Cumberland Valley School of Music's camps: Voice & Drama, Voice & Drama Jr. and the YMCA Sam's Music Camp performing songs and scenes from "The Little Mermaid." Their performance begins at 9:30 a.m. on the Capitol Theatre's main stage. Click here for more information: http://www.cvsmusic.org/
Old Jail Tours
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Franklin County Historical Society, 175 E. King St.
The Old Jail will be open for tours during Old Market Day to celebrate their 200th Anniversary! There'll be extra tour guides on duty. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children over 6, $10 for families (2 adults and 2 children) as well as group rates available. Call 717-264-1667 for more information.
Coordinated by the Franklin County Historical Society.
A Cappella & Unplugged
7 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
The highlight event preceding the 1864 light show is the final round of A Cappella & Unplugged, performed on the steps of the courthouse. Spectators can vote for their favorite act and have their in-person vote tabulated with online voting to select the winner, who will received $500 and bragging rights to the 4th annual talent search contest.
More information: ExploreFranklinCountyPa.com
Coordinated by the Capitol Theatre and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
1864: The Burning
9 to 10 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
As darkness approaches, the town will transform to 1864 and the story of the town’s ransoming, burning and rebirth will come to life with incredible light and atmospheric effects. A variety of activities will lead up to the reenactment of the Burning of Chambersburg light show.
More information: ExploreFranklinCountyPa.com
Coordinated by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
History
ChambersFest began in 1986 when local organizations came together to create a festival commemorating the town’s rebirth after its burning on July 30, 1864 during the Civil War. On that fateful day, Chambersburg became the only town north of the Mason-Dixon line to be burned by Confederates during the war. More than 500 structures were destroyed and 2,000 people left homeless. The townspeople were resilient, however, and rebuilt the town, which enabled Chambersburg to grow and prosper.
Today, ChambersFest celebrates the spirit of the townspeople with fun, family-friendly events thousands of people enjoy every year.
Special Thanks to Our 2018 ChambersFest Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here or call Lark at 717-264-7101 ext. 206
Corporate Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Apple Valley Waste Services, Inc., Chambersburg Area Development Corp., F&M Trust, Menno Haven, Park's Garbage Service, Inc., Penn National Insurance
Benefactor Sponsor
M&S Harley Davidson, Rose Rent Lofts, Valley Agency Insurance
Contributor Sponsors
The Chambersburg Club, Rausch USA, Strickler Insurance Agency, Inc., Manpower, Noelker & Hull Associates, Inc., American Legion Burt J. Asper Post 46, R.E.M. Staffing, Inc.
