Visit with soldiers and civilian and see how they lived during the battle times.  There will be drills and firing demonstrations.  You don't want to miss it!!!
Local Events:4/26Spring Carlisle: ''One of the top five automotive swap meets in the world that marks the beginning of the Car show and Swap Meet season. Pennsylvania plays host to or in excess of 100,000 collector & classic automotive enthusiast from all over the world."Be part of the auction excitement on Thursday, Friday AND NOW Saturday of Spring Carlisle at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center (100 K St, Carlisle, PA 17013) for the ever-popular collector car auction. This auction sees over 500 cars cross the block. Admission FeesAdult Admission: Daily Wednesday-Saturday $12 / Sun $7 / Event Pass $35Kids 12 and Under: FREE Event Hours Wednesday-Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday: 9 a.m. - Noon Carlisle Auctions Dates Thursday and Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.Saturday at 10 a.m.

On Saturday evening, come listen to Nancy tell stories about the civil war soldiers who still seem to be among us!
Local Events:
2019 Music, Gettysburg! – a  premier concert series featuring international, national, regional and local musical artists for the greater south central Pennsylvania region. May 4 at 4 pm:  Gettysburg Children's Choir and Chamber Chorale United Lutheran Seminary
Seminary Ridge Gettysburg, PA 17325http://www.musicgettysburg.org/   May 4-5Second Annual Bees and Blossoms FestivalJoin us at the Hollabaugh farm for one of the most beautiful times of the year! We will feature wagon rides of our orchards, our “Beauty and the Bees” Fairytale Trail, games and activities for kids, informational sessions about bees, pollination, and other pests on the farm, samples from local vendors, a local food truck and more!
www.hollabaughbros.com

Come celebrate the first big camping weekend of the season with us!! Lots of fun planned for the entire family throughout the weekend.  Magic show with Kyle Peron Saturday. Listen to the music of the Willies on Sunday! Make your reservations early!!

Local Events:
5/25
Gettysburg BBQ Festival
“BBQ sampling, a BBQ competition, BBQ food vendors, live music, a kids zone and a craft beer garden by Appalachian Brewing Company!
 https://www.gettysburgbbqfestival.com/
Call 301-259-1991 for more information

5/27
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies: Remember and honor those men and women who died while serving our country. The Annual Gettysburg Memorial Day parade and ceremony is one of the oldest continuing ceremonies in the country.  Parade will begin at 2:00pm.
Historic Downtown
Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Call 717-334-6274 for more information.

5/27
One Hundred Nights of Taps 
The notes of Taps will fill the air in Gettysburg every evening this summer as the famous 24-note call is sounded in honor of those who have served our nation.
Soldiers' National Cemetery
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-1124 ext. 80

Listen to tales from historical story teller, Myra Reichart .
Local events:

One Hundred Nights of Taps
The notes of Taps will fill the air in Gettysburg every evening at 7pm in honor of those who have served our nation at the Soldiers' National Monument in the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
For Info call:  717-334-1124 ext. 80
http://www.nps.gov/gett
May 31 - June 2:
Carlisle Ford Nationals! Enjoy the largest and most thrilling all-Ford event in the world. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln fans will have a showcase of over 3,000 vehicles to check out on the National Parts Depot show field. During this event, you will enjoy great indoor displays of concepts, customs and historically-significant cars and trucks; test drives by Ford Motor Company, a burnout competition, activities for the kids, industry guests, giveaways, autocross for all skill levels and club gatherings."http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-ford-nationals/default.aspx 
June 1 & 2:
4th Annual Strawberry Festival at Hollabaugh Bros : Fresh Strawberry Sundaes, Strawberry Pies, Strawberries n' Shortcake, Strawberry activities for the kids…it's ALL strawberries, all weekend!
www.hollabaughbros.com

Happy Father's Day!  Get your sweet tooth fix with some Candy Bar Bingo on Saturday! On Sunday, FREE pancakes for all Dads. Bring the kids down to our pavilion to make special crafts for dads.  

Local Events:
6/16
New Oxford Outdoor Antique Market & Craft Show
"The longest continuous running antique show in the country. There will be 200 quality dealers and many permanent shops." Call 717-624-2800 or http://www.newoxford.org/
 
100 Nights of Taps: The notes of Taps will fill the air in Gettysburg every evening this summer as the famous 24-note call is sounded in honor of those who have served our nation. 
http://www.nps.gov/gett

On Saturday, Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve will be bringing live animals to the Gettysburg KOA! "Animal Ambassadors" is a program that discusses how different animals are able to adapt to their environment and will even allow you the chance to get up close and personal with some of their animals! What a fun way to see nature!

Local Events:
June 21 – 22: Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals: “Home to a diverse group of General Motors vehicles, from vintage muscle to the modern 6th Generation Camaro, this is the place to be each June. Organized by year, make and model, the National Parts Depot show field is home to a wide array of classic and modern General Motors products. Buckle up for autocross action, indoor displays of concepts, customs, performance and historic vehicles, industry guests, activities for the kids and special prizes throughout the weekend. You will also find an unbelievable variety of vendors, an all-General Motors car corral and the Manufacturers Midway vending area.”http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-gm-nationals/default.aspx

Dressed in period clothing, Matthew takes listeners back in time to periods of American history, using songs from the period and stories (humorous and poignant) that show what it was like to be a soldier of the North or South, civilian, loved-one-at-home or escaped slave in the days of the Civil War.  Enjoy a magic show on Saturday with your friends and family.

Local Events: One Hundred Nights of Taps - The notes of Taps will fill the air in Gettysburg every evening this summer as the famous 24-note call is sounded in honor of those who have served our nation. Soldiers' National Cemetery, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-1124 ext. 80

Come celebrate the fourth with us. There will be lots of fun games and crafts for everyone. Thursday, bring the kids for a story performed by Places Through Time Living History. Join Matthew Dodd on Friday as he takes listeners back in time using songs and stories of the Civil War.  Listen to the music of The Willy's, who will be performing on Saturday. 
Local Events:
100 Nights of Taps:
The notes of Taps will fill the air in Gettysburg every evening this summer as the famous 24-note call is sounded in honor of those who have served our nation. 
http://www.nps.gov/gett
Gettysburg Fireworks:Celebrate the 4th of July in Gettysburg with a patriotic pops concert and fireworks show.  Gettysburg College and its community partners are pleased to again present the 4th of July Patriotic Pops Concert and Fireworks, a fun and interactive family-friendly event
 July 5 -7
Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment Commemorate the Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg at the annual battle reenactment in Gettysburg! There will be field demonstrations, live mortar fire, a living history village, medical demonstration area and two large living history tents with continuous programs all day. Just a few of the announced living history programs include ladies period dress, Civil War music, period religious services, Civil War period weddings, presentations by the generals and Civil War photography. Visitors can also stroll through the military camps talking to the re-enactors and browse the extensive sutler area
http://www.gettysburgreenactment.com/

Listen to tales from historical story teller, Myra Reichart .
Local events:
July 26 - 28
One Hundred Night of Taps
The notes of Taps will fill the air in Gettysburg every evening at 7pm in honor of those who have served our nation at the Soldiers' National Monument in the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
For Info call:  717-334-1124 ext. 80
http://www.nps.gov/g

Happy National S'mores Weekend!
Come meet the Animal Ambassadors from Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve on Saturday! Learn about local species and their natural habitats.   Get up close and personal with nature.  

Local Events:August 9 – 11
Gettysburg Rocks for the kids:
Gettysburg Rocks is a bi-annual music festival, held in February and August. The festival features over 130 live bands across multiple venues in the Gettysburg area. The event benefits Four Diamonds, whose mission is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research.http://gburgrocks.com/

August 9 - 18
Bounty of the County Celebrate the bounty of harvest from orchards around Adams County with the 2nd annual Bounty of the County foodie event. Chefs at restaurants around Adams County have crafted special menus that feature locally grown produce in new dishes and beverages. The event is a new way to connect locals and tourists to the best that our county offers - produce from the orchards of the South Mountain Fruit Belt. Local farms have donated their peaches, apples, and other in-season produce to  turn into special appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages that highlight the great tastes and textures that come from Adams County Farms. http://acfga.info/bounty

Saturday evening, enjoy the historical story telling of Myra Reichart.

Local Events:
August 15-18: Gettysburg Blue Grass Festival
Internationally acclaimed bluegrass festival in Gettysburg! Four days of music on two stages, informative workshops, All-Star jam, Bluegrass Academy for kids, food, merchandise and arts & crafts vendors
LOCATION: Granite Hill Campground, 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325
CALL: 1.800.642.TENT for information!
http://www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/

August 17
Gettysburg Brew Fest
The Gettysburg Brew Fest is a 3.5 hour unlimited sampling experience for craft beer (and hard cider) aficionados.The Brew Fest is a production of BrewFest Partners and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (the non-profit beneficiary of the event and the event host).
Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
61 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg , PA 17325https://gettysburgbrewfest.com/

Enjoy musical entertainment by Men & Machine!

Local Events:
One Hundred Nights of Taps
The notes of Taps will fill the air in Gettysburg every evening this summer as the famous 24-note call is sounded in honor of those who have served our nation.
 www.tapsbugler.com/100-nights-of-taps/ 
Soldiers' National Cemetery
7:00pm
717-334-1124 ext. 80August 22-25
Corvettes at Carlisle
The largest and most fun-filled Corvette event in the world, the annual Corvettes at Carlisle event features more than 5,000 Corvettes representing all generations of America's classic sports car. Corvette enthusiasm is contagious with participation in autocross, burnouts and the parade through historic downtown Carlisle.http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/corvettes-at-carlisle/default.aspx

End the summer with a fun-filled weekend .  Kyle Peron will entertain everyone with magic. Listen to Roll the Dice 2 on Labor Day!  Make sure to enjoy one last dip in our pool for we will be closing it for the season.

Local Events:
One Hundred Nights of Taps
8/31-9/3
The notes of Taps will fill the air in honor of those who have served our nation. The public is cordially invited to attend any evening performance. For more information and to sign up to perform visit: www.tapsbugler.com/100-nights-of-taps/

Come and sample a variety of wines and get a taste of the local wineries.

Local Events: September 20 – 22: World War II Weekend
"Living history volunteers will present programs on World War II medical services, weapons and equipment World War II living history weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site with authentic recreations of Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II vehicles. Several hundred living history enthusiasts from over forty organizations will portray military personnel from the European Theater in 1944, communications, military vehicles, and the life of the common soldier. Dozens of World War II jeeps and trucks will be displayed and mock Army Air Force bomber squadron mission briefing reenacted. Throughout the weekend, WWII veterans will share their experiences in the European and Pacific Theaters."https://www.nps.gov/eise/index.htmSeptember 21 -22Fall Farm SkirmishThe Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association will be presenting its second annual Fall Farm Skirmish on hallowed ground at the Historic Daniel Lady Farm.The Live Action and Living History program will include a reenactment of Antietam's "Bloody Lane" Battle as well as several other battles and a cavalry skirmish during the two-day program.  Tour the Barn turned hospital, where wounded soldiers retreated from the battle of Culp's Hill and left (their mark) still visible today. See the house of the Lady family that comforted their officers, but left the "stains" of devastation behind for them to contend with when they returned home after the battle. Live action events, living history displays and demonstrations and a food tent

Enjoy a "Folk Musicale" with Tom Jolin on Saturday evening. He will entertain you and take you back in time through his music.

Local Events:September 28:Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show“More than 120 antique dealers and collectors from the North and the South will converge in Gettysburg.  Sprawling out from Gettysburg's historic Lincoln Square, the antique event is billed as a “buyers and sellers” paradise, with high quality antiques and collectibles.”http://www.gettysburgretailmerchants.com/antique-shows.html

September 27 - 29: Pippinfest
Pippinfest is a 2 day event being held from 28th September to the 29th September 2019 in Fairfield, PA. This event showcases products like Professional Artists &Craft exhibition, Food, Music, Drive-In Car Show & Swap Meet, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Quilt Show, Pippinfest Pottery Display and much more etc. in the Consumer & Carnivals industry.
https://www.pippinfest.com/homa-page.html

Join us for our popular mix of crafts and games. Site decorating contest and trick-or-treat parade. Friday night their will be Ghost Stories with Nancy. Saturday DJ Spin Doctor will be spinning the tunes at our Halloween party.

Local Events:
10/19 & 10/20
Back from the Dead Cemetery Walk
 “An engaging and inspiring dramatization in which martyrs, saints and others “come to life”, telling their stories of faith, hope & charity.” It takes place in St. Joseph's Cemetery at The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
CONTACT 301-447-6606

Join us for our popular mix of crafts and games.  Site decorating contest and trick-or-treat parade. Friday night there will be Ghost Stories with Nancy. Saturday night DJ Spin Doctor will be spinning the tunes for our Halloween Party

Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
May 16-19
Fours Days of Music on Two Stages · Informative Workshops · All-Star Jam · Food, Merchandise, Arts & Crafts Vendors.
LOCATION: Granite Hill Campground. 3340 Fairfield Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325
CALL: 717-642-8749 for information!
 http://www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/

May 18
Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show
More than 120 antique dealers and collectors from the North and the South will converge in downtown Gettysburg. Sprawling out from Gettysburg's historic Lincoln Square, the antique event is billed as a “buyers and sellers” paradise.
717-253-5750
http://gettysburgretailmerchants.com/

Carlisle Car Show
May 17 – 19: Carlisle Import & Performance National welcomes  Imported vehicles from around the world as well as domestics, kit cars, motorcycles, trucks and high end performance vehicles.  Join us for a high-octane adrenaline fix with autocross, drifting, rolling exhaust competition, burnouts and more.
http://www.carlisleevents.com
717-243-7855

Local Events:
July 11 - 14: Gettysburg Bike Week
“Gear up for Bike Week 2019! Join more than 30,000 motorcyclists in a bike show, field events, tattoo contests, daily poker runs, live music, fireworks and more!
2638 Emmitsburg Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
https://www.gettysburgbikeweek.com/

July 12 – 14
Carlisle Chrysler Nationals“A true Mopar-lover's paradise. There's nothing quite like it anywhere in the world with nearly 3,000 vehicles from all eras of the Chrysler brand, classics, muscle cars, high-performance new models all converge on Carlisle for a one-of-a-kind weekend. You need to be here for the enormous showfield that is organized by year, make and model, special indoor displays, activities for the kids, industry guests and special prizes. Interested in parts buying? Look no further! You'll be amazed at the size of the swap meet, the variety of vendors, the car corral and the Manufacturers Midway. Whether you prefer the A, B or E body style – this show has it all!”http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-chrysler-nationals/default.aspx

Come listen to Roll the Dice 2 on Saturday.
Local Events:
July 19-21:  Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival. Vintage baseball teams from around the country will gather in Gettysburg to compete in a different kind of baseball tournament. The games will be played just as they were in 1863 - following the rules and wearing the uniforms from the 19th century. 22 club teams from around the country will play in 22 games throughout Saturday, as well as another 22 games on Sunday.
https://gettysburgbaseballfestival.com/
Schroeder Farm
965 Pumping Station Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
410-967-7482

July 20: Annual Adams County Irish Festival at Gettysburg
The Annual Adams County Irish Festival at Gettysburg will be held rain or shine at Moose Park in Straban Township about 3½ miles east of Gettysburg. The festival offers family fun for everyone with Irish music all day, dancers, vendors of Irish goods, food and beverages, living history, Irish wolfhounds and more!  https://www.adamscountyirishfestival.org/

Local Events:
August 1 - 4
South Mountain Fair:
A small country fair featuring rides for the kids, barns filled with farm animals, many homemade needlework exhibits, photography, home canned fruits and vegetables, fresh produce and fruits, and beautiful flowers, all on display. In addition there is nightly entertainment in the auditorium, a fireworks display one evening, the antique tractor and farm machinery parade another evening, and so much more. Something for everyone to enjoy! Held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds - only 10 miles from the campground. (717-677-9663) http://www.emmitsburg.net/smf/index.htm 
 August 2 - 4
Carlisle Truck Nationals
A BIG celebration of Trucks featuring Big Rigs, Mini Trucks, Antiques, Custom Vans, 4x4's and more! Witness Monster Truck Shows, while the VA Giant Ride Truck, the Phantom Fun Zone and nearly 2,000 trucks on the show field add to the pulse pounding friends and family fun of truck themed competitions, including burn outs, low truck limbo, frame dragging and more! See the coolest trucks anywhere with event Featured Vehicle Display and club gatherings ranging from Antiques to Big Rigs to Vans and more!
http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-truck-nationals/default.aspx

Local Events:
September 7-8 Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival: Where North meets South, let's drink wine! Enjoy a fall weekend at central PA's premier wine event. Sample and purchase wine from 27 Pennsylvania wineries, take in offerings from more than 50 food and craft vendors and dance to the region's best live music. This event is sponsored by the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the Gateway Gettysburg Complex at 95 Presidential Circle in Gettysburg.
http://www.gettysburgwineandmusicfestival.com/

Sept. 15
The Adams County Heritage Festival is a celebration of ethnic music, food, and crafts that reflects the multicultural atmosphere of Adams County, Pennsylvania. It is a way of sharing our various traditions and appreciating the best that each ethnic group has to offer, as well as a commitment to community and the goal of living together in harmony.

Family-oriented entertainment includes music, dance, and a children's play, as well as a full afternoon of children's activities, including games, storytelling and pinatas. Continuously throughout the afternoon, craft vendors and demonstrators have displays in booths on the park grounds. Ethnic foods are offered for sale by local citizens, church groups, restaurateurs and community organizations. Local non-profit organizations have display booths, usually grouped in tents. Carriage and pony rides are offered by a local vendor
Gettysburg Area Recreation Park - 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Don't miss the live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, farm displays, antique farm equipment, classic cars, steam engines, antique cider press, orchard tours, pony rides, a petting zoo and more! Be sure to sample all the great food. Takes place rain or shine-wear your comfy shoes for a day of fun. The festival is held the first and second weekend of October from 8 am to 6 pm each day. Parking is included in the cost of admission. (717-677-9413) www.appleharvest.com Also enjoy musical entertainment by "Take Two" on the campground Saturday evening.October 2 - 6
Fall CarlisleFall Carlisle – a collector and classic car swap meet, car corral and auction – is the next to last event of the calendar year for Carlisle Events and marks the end of the Carlisle based show and swap meet season. The event has been featured on the Fox News program, Fox and Friends and plays host to thousands of collector and classic automotive enthusiasts, all looking for a way to keep themselves busy during the winter months with the hopes of avoiding any type of cabin fever chaos.
  http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-fall-swap-meet-corral-auction/default.aspx

Harvest time is celebrated in this old time festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds. 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-wear your comfy shoes for a day of fun. The festival is held the first and second weekend of October from 8 am to 6 pm each day. Parking is included in the cost of admission. (717-677-9413) www.appleharvest.com Also enjoy musical entertainment by "The Willy's" on the campground Saturday evening.