Dear Neighbor,
Here’s a snapshot of some of the many activities available for your enjoyment this weekend around Adams County.
Please check the calendar for a full listing
Film: Downton Abbey continues at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. The cast of the PBS mega hit make their big screen debut.
Film: Brittany Runs a Marathon . A New York woman takes control of her life and her health. Gettysburg Majestic Theater.
Farmers Markets:
Adams County Farmers Market at the Transit Center. Saturday morning.
Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square. Saturday 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Farm Fresh Saturdays Farmers Market at the Outlet Mall. Saturday, 9 a.m.
Friday
Community: Yard Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Adams County Literacy Council. The event is behind Tripwire Operations Groupon Rt. 97, Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg. Free Parking. Opens at 7:00 a.m.
Politics: Free workshop designed to address the tensions of those on the political left (BLUE) and right (RED). 9:00 a.m.
Civil War: Come out to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center for a book signing event with Michael Shaffer. 9:00 a.m.
Arts: Artful Nature and the Legacy of Maria Sibylla Merian. Art exhibit curated by Emily Roush 21 and Shannon Zeltmann 21 under the direction of Prof. Felicia Else and Prof. Kay Etheridge. Artist’s Talk: 2:00 p.m.
Friday Evening
Community: Project Gettysburg-Leon presents the annual Salsa on the Square, a celebration of more than 33 years of Gettysburg’s Sister City relationship with Leon, Nicaragua. 5:00 p.m. Lincoln Square, Gettysburg.
Music: Knob Hall Winery Gettysburg Presents a double header: Hundreds Of Thousands (Pop Punk – Gettysburg) & Chumps (Punk – Westminster). 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
Antiques: Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market. Unique and one of a kind items are waiting for you at the antique and outdoor market at The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg. 8:00 a.m.
Wine: Special Vendor Feature: Adams County Pour Tour at the Adams County Farmers Market Join partners of the Adams County Pour Tour for a special wine cider beer and spirits tasting event at the Adams County Farmers Market. Pick up a free event-day passport and collect stamps. From 8:00 a.m.
Wings, Wheels and Pancakes. Enjoy the best airport breakfast this side of Chicago’s O’Hare field! This spring’s “Wings Wheels and Pancakes” drive- and fly-in breakfast takes place at the Gettysburg Regional Airport. 8:00 a.m.
Fitness: HABPI’s Ride for Trails Charity Bike Ride | Event in Gettysburg PA This year’s Ride for Trails begins and ends at the Rec Park in Gettysburg. Three different routes are being offered this year: 12-miles 25-miles and 37-miles. 8:15 a.m., Gettysburg Rec Park.
Community: Gettysburg Heritage Center Community Yard Sale Come out and shop the many treasures of individual sellers from the area at the Gettysburg Heritage Center Community Yard Sale. 9:00 a.m. Gettysburg Heritage Center.
ACAC Steinwehr Scavenger Hunt Join the Adams County Arts Council for a family-friendly scavenger hunt along Steinwehr Avenue. Participants will match artsy images in the event program with the participating businesses. 1:00 p.m. at the Dobbin House.
Saturday Evening
Music: Neil and Shannon at the J & P Winery. 6:30 p.m.
Music: Maryland-based indie band Ebb and Nova at the Battlefield Brew Works | Spirits of Gettysburg Distillery. 7:00 p.m.
Music: Live Music with Second Time Thru at Boyer Cellars. 7 :00 p.m.
Sunday
The Buzz Jones Jazz Quintet plays in the Chapel at United Lutheran Seminary. 4:00 p.m.
If we’re missing your event, please send it to us!
Enjoy your weekend in Adams County.
Charles (Chuck) Stangor is Gettysburg Connection's Owner, Publisher, and Editor in Chief. I would like to hear from you. Please contact me at cstangor@gettysburgconnection.org.