Slideshow: 2024 Adams County Heritage Festival

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Sunny weather with low humidity and highs in the low 80s made a perfect day for the Annual Adams County Heritage Festival. There were more crafts and organization tables than ever, music from around the world, and food, food, food. Jim Bargas was there to record the activities.

Photo Gallery: 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival

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Gettysburg has been home to the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival since 1998. This weekend, the event was held in almost-perfect weather. Thousands of listeners attended to enjoy the glorious sound of brass bands, community bands, jazz groups, and the unique Taps Tribute on the grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park. Thursday was Community Band Night,

Slideshow: Project Gettysburg Leon Fiesta and Auction

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The Project Gettysburg Leon (PGL) Fiesta and Auction returned to Gettysburg College this evening with food, fun, friends, and a live auction to support its work. PGL was founded in 1986 by Karl Mattson and Will Lane to connect Gettysburg with its sister city in Nicaragua. PGL promotes friendship and advances sustainable development through capacity

Slideshow: Carolers take to the streets of Gettysburg

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A new holiday tradition was established last night, as about two dozen Christmas Carolers took to the streets of Gettysburg, spreading holiday cheer around town.  Their route took them from Lincoln Square to the steps of the Adams County Public Library, Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, The Christmas House, inside the dining rooms of Ploughman Cider Taproom,

Slideshow: 20th Annual Cornfest

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The 20th Annual Round Barn Confest featured roasted sweet corn, pulled pork, chicken, sundaes, and the music of Chuck Darwin & The Knuckle Draggers. Photos by Jim Bargas. Click on any photo to start the slideshow.

Farm Fest Fun

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The 2nd annual Family Friday Farm Fest was held in the Gettysburg Rec Park on Friday evening. Families from around the region enjoyed an evening of bilingual (Spanish-English) fun. The evening included music, pumpkin painting, crafts, games, a scarecrow contest, and more. Congrats to the winners of the 2022 pie-eating contest: -First place: Maia Niedererr

Slideshow: Pomona’s Trio

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It was a great evening to hear Pomona’s Trio on the Arts Oasis stage on the square in Gettysburg. The weather was warm but not hot and the truck and motorcycle traffic was minimal. The group plays jazz standards and originals. Here’s a slideshow of the evening. https://www.facebook.com/PomonasTriohttps://www.facebook.com/AdamsCountyArtsPloughman Cider Taproom