GRAND OPENING by SUMMIT HOMES
What–Come and Tour the all new Tilghman Model Home
“Tour the best in luxury living in historic Gettysburg PA.”
Where–Preserves at Cumberland Village by Summit Homes
6 Woodhaven Drive
Gettysburg, PA
Ph. 717-334-2303
When–June 25, 2011, 11am – 3pm
Catering by Boneyard Barbeque
Get out your calendars, because lots is going on in Gettysburg this summer. Enjoy music, the arts, or even Irish dancing with friends or family members at any one of the following festivals and music venues.
Gettysburg Festival- June 10- 19
Kicking off the summer is the Gettysburg Festival celebrating American arts, culture, and cuisine for 10 fun-packed days in June. The festival features several music genres including jazz, brass, classical, and folk. Highlighting the festival is the All-American Brass Picnic on June 18 from 11am to 5pm, which showcases six of the best brass groups from the Mid-Atlantic region. While listening make sure you grab some award-winning craft beers and classic picnic fare selected and overseen by Former White House Executive Chef Walter Scheib. And of course, once your stomach’s full and your foot’s tapping, make sure you swing by the booth run by the hottest builder in town — Summit Homes.
At Summit Homes’ booth you’ll find your free summer gifts which will be needed for all your future summer festivals. The Gettysburg Festival is from June 10 to June 19, 2011. Entry is free, but a preorder ticket is required if you’ll be joining in the picnic fare. For more information click here.
Adams County Irish Festival- July 16
Get out that green pen and mark your calendars for July 16, 2011 because that’s when Moose Park, Gettysburg turns into Ireland.
With bagpipes filling your ears and kilts rushing by, the Adams County Irish Festival certainly allows your imagination to wander overseas. Spending the day in this smorgasbord of Irish merchandise, dance, cuisine, and music costs $10 for adults and children under 12 are free. By taking this cultural vacation you’ll be helping to raise money to benefit charitable organizations in Ireland through the Conway Mill Trust of Pittsburgh. To see a list of entertainers and workshops attending the festival, click here.
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival- August 18-21
Rounding out your summer is the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival from Aug. 18 to Aug. 21, 2011. Returning to the Granite Hill Camping Resort, the festival is celebrating 33 years, a new Timber Frame Main Stage, and about two dozen bands.
Both bluegrass and country artists with be performing including The SteelDrivers, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and Mountain Heart. If you get a chance make sure to wander over to Granite Hill’s adventure golf course, kayak rentals, or 3-acre Bass fishing lake. More information is located at their website, click here.
Remember to swing by Summit Homes’ booth at the Gettysburg Festival All American Brass Picnic to receive your free summer festival gifts. See you there.
April 1 – 7pm
Evening of Comedy and Magic
Held at The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center. The exchange Club of Hanover Presents A Night of Comedy and Magic. Featuring Jay Mattioli, John Cassidy, Li Liu, and Kohl & Company.
Contact: http://www.theeich.org/Calendar.html#COMEDY ; Call (717) 637-7086 to reserve tickets.
April 3 – 4pm
Music Gettysburg; Michelle Vought, Soprana
Held at the Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel. Soprano Dr. Michelle Vought has earned an excellent reputation throughout the country as a performer in opera, oratorio, and musical theater. All Music, Gettysburg! programs are free and open to the public and no reservations or tickets are required.
Contact: 717-338-3000 x2197 for more information.
April 4 – April 11
Gettysburg Restaurant Week – Culinary Event
Gettysburg Restaurant Week is designed for food aficionados. Visitors will have the chance to discover and enjoy the area’s exceptional dining through multi-course prix fix menus.
Contact: info@gettysburgrestaurantweek.com. for more information.
For participating restaurants and details visit: http://www.gettysburgrestaurantweek.com/home/
April 9 – 9am-5pm & April 10 – 11am – 4pm
Carroll County Home Show – Carroll County Agriculture Center
Over 160 exhibitors will be displaying their products for kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, tile & marble, hot tubs, landscaping, awnings & canopies, contractors, real estate, art, countertops, fences, and more!
Contact: For show details visit: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/marketing/home_show/
April 9 – 8pm-10pm
Common Ground on the Hill Concert Series – Craobh Rua in concert - Irish Traditional Music.
Craobh Rua’s impeccable musicians bring their own individual experience to the group and fuse their talents to bring life to a wide array of instruments such as banjo, mandolin, fiddle, uilleann pipes, tin whistle, guitar and vocals.
Contact: Visit http://www.commongroundonthehill.org/index.html for more information.
April 10 – 2pm-5pm
Chocolatefest
Held at the Gamber and Community Fire Hall. Sample chocolate treats from local vendors, enjoy music, silent auction, raffle and games.
Contact: 410-549-1842
April 10 – 3pm
Shippenburg University Community Orchestra Spring Concert – Concert Event
Held at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center; this concert by the Shippensburg University Community Orchestra features the music of J. S. Bach and Janet Peachy of Washington D. C. The orchestra will premier Peachey’s violin concerto, Night Songs, with Peachey conducting and Shippensburg Orchestra director Dr. Mark Hartman performing on violin. The orchestra will also perform several favorite masterpieces by Bach and a surprise piece or two inspired by Bach.
For more information: http://www.luhrscenter.com
April 10 – 2pm
Wizard of Oz
Held at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center. Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Tickets: $20 Adult $10 Children and Seniors in advance, $25 Adult $15 Children and Seniors at the door
Contact: Call the Box Office to order (717) 637-7086or visit http://www.theeich.org/index.html for more information.
April 16 – 7pm-11pm
Dancing Through the Decades
Held at Porter’s Fire House all befits go to the Sweet Charities Cancer Patient Fund. There will be a Dance Contest, lite fare, and a themed basket auction.
Contact: For more information about the charity visit http://www.sweetcharitiesinc02.com/calendar.html For tickets, call Chrissy at 717-521-3991 or Jen at 717-324-5045.
April 16 – 9am
23rd Annual Lady White Rose 5k
The 23nd Annual Lady White Rose 5k will take place on Saturday, April 16th beginning 9am at YWCA York. Walkers are welcome. All proceeds will benefit YWCA York. The Lady White Rose 5k is sponsored by Modern Landfill with support from Flying Feet Sport Shoes, Moving Comfort and Brooks
Contact: For more information, visit the YWCA York online at www.ywcayork.org.
April 16 – 10am-5pm
Carroll Carvers 20th Annual International Festival of Carving
Wood carving display and competition. Painting, information, and carving workshops. Flat art exhibit by the Lutheran Village Art Club.
Contact: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CARROLLCARVERS/ or Pete Turner 717-235-7529
April 22 – 23
Invasion of Pennsylvania – Fairfield
You are invited to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with the third in a series of kick-off events. Join us for a day of living history activities to recreate the skirmish that took place in Fairfield on July 3, 1863.
Contact: To register please visit: http://www.gettysburg.travel/tools/data/W1UMANOQ.pdf
April 23 – 8am-2pm
Carroll County Farmer’s Market Easter Show
Giveaways, handmade crafts, fine art, baked goods, gourmet foods, holiday plants, eggs, jams and jellies, and candy.
Contact: http://www.carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com/page/page/7165896.htm
April 29 – 1pm
Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament
Held at Bridges Golf Course. Entry Fee is $75 per person or $300 per foursome. Includes: Golf, Cart, Lunch, Beverages on the course and prizes. Tournament is limited to the first 144 paid players. We welcome single golfers or pairs, with the understanding that those individuals will be placed and combined with others.
Contact: http://www.hanoverchamber.com/calendardetail.php?id=1042&year=2011&month=04
April 29 – May 1
42 Annual Flower and Plant Market
The first weekend in May will again find the Homestead alive with a beautiful array of quality annuals, perennials, vegetables, and hanging plants. Fri. Noon to 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshops and seminars. Fee for tours of the Homestead and grist mill. Gift shop open.
Contact: http://unionmills.org/2011_events/2011_flowers.htm for more information
April 30 – May 1 – 10am-5pm
Great American Cake Show and Wedding Cake Competition
Spectacular displays of decorated cakes and sugar art. Trophies and prizes. Classes, demonstrations, contests, vendors and youth activities.
Contact: http://www.greatamericancakeshow.com/ for more information or call 410-987-0561
April 30 – May 1 – 10am-5pm
Mayberry Mill Craft Show
Demonstrations, crafts, art and gifts displayed in a pre-Civil War grain mill. Hanging baskets, bedding, and garden plants also available.
Contact: Mary Ann Galandak 410-848-6213
