Our hometown is full of excitement, fun and even the unexpected. The people, business and organizations in Adam County host special events in Gettysburg, PA year-round, and there is always something new to see. In addition to special battlefield celebrations and events that let you experience history in different and unforgettable ways, the area is home to unique festivals, fairs, exhibits, theater & concerts that you won’t want to miss when visiting Central Pennsylvania.
Sunday, April, 2021
Hike your way to better health with The Healthy Adams County Physical Fitness Task Force’s guided, socially distanced Winter Fitness Hikes! These fully-guided hikes are open to beginner and seasoned...
Apr11
Tuesday, April, 2021
Historic Rock Ford was home to Edward Hand, an adjutant to General George Washington during the American Revolution. The mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places and is widely considere...
Apr20
Saturday, April, 2021
Come celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Manassas, in Gettysburg, on April 24/25, 2021! This history-filled, two-day event will feature Battle Reenactments, Artillery and Cavalry Demonstr...
Apr24
Friday, April, 2021
The Homestead comes alive each spring with a beautiful array of quality, locally grown, hanging plants, annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, shrubs and heirloom vegetables. Come join us for our firs...
Apr30
Thursday, May, 2021
It’s time for the annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. Internationally acclaimed bluegrass festival in Gettysburg! Four days of music on two stages, informative workshops, All-Star jam, Bluegrass ...
May13
Saturday, May, 2021
Come see the different branches of the military represented throughout the history of the United States at The Daniel Lady Farm, in Gettysburg, ...
May29
Wednesday, June, 2021
*The 2020 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival will be virtual. 18 bands from 7 states, Indian, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia will be performi...
Jun09
Thursday, June, 2021
*The 2020 Tuba Open Golf Tournament has been canceled. Support the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival at the Tuba Open Golf Tournament held at the beautiful Carroll Valley Golf Course. The format is a Scr...
Jun10
Friday, June, 2021
America’s Premier Civil War relic and collector’s show. Our 300+ tables are a great way to view and even purchase authentic Civil War artifacts. Browse the tables and speak with the vend...
Jun25
Saturday, July, 2021
Come celebrate the 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, in Gettysburg. This history-filled two-day event will feature battle reenactments, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, living histor...
Jul03
Thursday, July, 2021
*Gettysburg Bike Week 2020 has been canceled. Gear up for Bike Week 2020! Join more than 30,000 motorcyclists in a bike show, field events, tattoo contests, daily poker runs, live music, fireworks and...
Jul08
Wednesday, June, 2021
*The 2020 Base Ball Festival has been cancelled. Vintage baseball teams from around the country will gather in Gettysburg to compete in a different kind of baseball tournament. The games will be playe...
Jun16
Thursday, August, 2021
It’s time for the annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. Our internationally acclaimed festival hosts bands and fans from around the world! Be a part of Granite Hill’s Bluegrass Festival history an...
Aug19
Saturday, September, 2021
*The 2020 festival has been canceled. 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 wine...
Sep11
Saturday, September, 2021
*This event has been rescheduled for September 18th, 2021. Walk back in time as you visit seven historic barns in Adams County, PA. Drive to each barn in any order you choose and stay as long as you l...
Sep18
Saturday, September, 2021
Come celebrate the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Sharpsburg/Antietam, in Gettysburg. This history-filled two-day event will feature Battle Reenactments, Artillery and Cavalry Demonstrations, Livi...
Sep18
Saturday, October, 2021
*The 2020 National Apple Harvest Festival has been canceled. The National Apple Harvest Festival, which is held during the first two full weekends in October, has been celebrating beautiful crafts, gr...
Oct02
Saturday, October, 2021
Visit us for a weekend with the Axis and Allies of World War II. Enjoy a full weekend of WWII living history events! Visit the different camps, learn about the uniforms, explore vehicles and equipment...
Oct23
Friday, November, 2021
*Dedication Day 2020 will commemorate the 157th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. This event will be virtual due to the ongoing pandemic. November 19, the anniversary of the Gettysburg Ad...
Nov19
Saturday, November, 2021
*The 2020 Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies have been canceled. Join us in honoring the soldiers and civilians of the American Civil War in this special annual parade. The parade will line up on M...
Nov20