ChambersFest 2020

CVBA is a partnership between the Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim chambers of commerce.

Date and Time

Saturday Jul 11, 2020 Saturday Jul 18, 2020

Location

Chambersburg Region
Various locations depending on the activity

Fees/Admission

Varies.

Website

https://www.chambersburg.org/ChambersFest/

Contact Information

Lark Kennedy
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Description

Join us for the 34th Annual ChambersFest community celebration held July 11-18 with events for the whole family! Due to social distancing, traditional events like Old Market Day and the Burning of Chambersburg will be converted to follow safe gathering practices. Events include Restaurant Week, virtual Acapella & Unplugged, Scoop-a-Palooza ice cream trail, #FranklinCountyStrong movement, North Square Farmers Market, and more. ChambersFest began as a tribute to the resilience of the people who rose up following the devastating burning by Confederates in 1864. Our celebration in 2020 will witness the community standing together once again to overcome Covid-19 and boost the area economy.

Visit Chambersburg.org/ChambersFest for updates to the schedule.

All of July!
scoop-a-palooza Ice Cream Trail
15+ Ice cream vendor locations
Scoop-a-Palooza, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation?s yearly ice cream festival, has transformed into an ?Ice Cream Trail? with visits to local vendors, prizes and special virtual events lasting throughout July. Sponsored by ACNB Bank, Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail will take place from July 1-31. Join the fun by following a downloadable trail map to local ice cream shops and taking pictures of your sweet treats to enter to win prizes. For more details, visit ScoopaPalooza.org.

All of July!
scoop kids virtual coloring contest
Facebook Live from the Foundry
Scoop kids (3-12 yrs. old) can pick up or print off the Scoop Kids Virtual Coloring page ? decorate it and have an adult take a picture/post to the Scoop-a-Palooza Facebook page no later than July 31 to enter into the Scoop Kids? Virtual Coloring Contest. Multiple age group winners will be chosen. Join The Foundry Art Co-op for the event kick-off via Facebook LIVE on July 7. For more details, visit ScoopaPalooza.org.

July 11-18
Restaurant week
Participating Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 4th Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 40 restaurants will participate with special meals, deals and prizes for patrons. Restaurants include Brussels Café, Denim Coffee, Grill Kabab, Jai Thai Restaurant, Meadows Frozen Custard of Chambersburg, Montezuma (LWE & Wayne Ave.), Norland Pub, Sweet Rollers, Teriyaki Madness, Veroni Cafe, Volcano and others. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Penn National Insurance. For more details, visit Chambersburg.org/ChambersFestRW.

July 11-18
chambersburg art showing
THe foundry Art co-op
The Foundry Art Co-op at 100 South Main St. will participate in ChambersFest by dressing up its windows with vibrant new artwork! Be sure to stroll by and check it out. More details at FoundryArtMarket.com.

July 1-31
#franklincountystrong Movement
Franklin County Area

ChambersFest 2020 will stand as a memorable community collaboration as the residents of Franklin County unite following Covid-19. To show your local town pride, join the #FranklinCountyStrong Movement! Here?s how to participate:

#1 Pick up a pre-printed sign at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau to decorate or make your own with #FranklinCountyStrong on it. Place in the window of your home or business.

#2 Pick a purple flower (the color of hope and rebirth) and display it proudly in your home or business.

#3 Post a photo of your sign or floral arrangement to social media and be entered to win a prize! Posts on Facebook should tag @BenFranklin and posts on Instagram should tag @FranklinCountyTourism.

#4 Include #FRANKLINCOUNTYSTRONG on your digital or traditional letterboard sign.

Participants will be entered into a weekly drawing for gift cards to local businesses! Coordinated by the Chambersburg Chamber and Franklin County Visitors Bureau. Details at Chambersburg.org/ChambersFest and ExploreFranklinCountyPa.com.

Saturday, July 11
North square farmers market
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - chambers fort park
Enjoy Chambersburg?s only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products are exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere with kids? activities, live music and more. Patrons are encouraged to practice safe social distancing and pre-order if desired. More details at NorthSquareFarmersMarket.com.

Sunday, July 12
Food Truck on the square
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 20 S. Main St.
Downtown Chambersburg Inc. will host Uncle Eddie's BBQ as part of the new event, "Food Truck Sundays on the Square." Enjoy delicious street fare, stroll the shops downtown and enjoy the summer weather. For information on more downtown events, visit DowntownCburg.com.

July 13-18
Social media theme-a-thon
Facebook & Instagram
Join us by posting photos on Facebook & Instagram correlating with our theme of the day! Be sure to tag @CburgChamber. Themes include: Motivational Monday, Testimonial Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thank You Thursday, Flashback Friday and Small Biz Saturday.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, July 18
North square farmers market
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - chambers fort park
Enjoy Chambersburg?s only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products are exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere with kids? activities, live music and more. Patrons are encouraged to practice safe social distancing and pre-order if desired. More details at NorthSquareFarmersMarket.com.

Saturday, July 18
Virtual A cappella & unplugged
Facebook live - time TBA
Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau for the final round of A Cappella & Unplugged, virtually! You'll be able to vote for your favorite act on Facebook, and the winner will receive $500 and bragging rights to the 5th annual talent search contest. Free! Coordinated by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau. More details, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPa.com.

Saturday, JulY 18
1864 The Burning Virtual
Video series to commemorate the burning of chambersburg
Franklin County Visitors Bureau
Unfortunately, the laser light show that transforms the town to 1864 and tells the story of the Burning of Chambersburg will not happen this year. Instead, join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau for an educational video series of The Burning. More details at ExploreFranklinCountyPa.com.

Sunday, july 19
scoop-a-palooza LIVE Celebrity sundae
Time to be announced
On July 19, National Ice Cream Day, tune in to Facebook Live as Scoop-a-Palooza streams one of its most popular traditions: the Human Celebrity Sundae! Complete with sprinkles and whipped cream, you won't want to miss it! Visit Facebook.com/Scoop-a-Palooza for additional details.