ChambersFest 2025
ChambersFest began as a tribute to the resilience of the people who rose up following the devastating burning by Confederates in 1864. Join us for the greatest community celebration of the year!
**Visit www.Chambersburg.org/ChambersFest for the most up-to-date events schedule.
CHAMBERSFEST 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Please note: This schedule will be updated on a regular basis closer to the event to reflect the most current event information. Events may be added/changed.
Restaurant Week July 12-19
Participating Chambersburg Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 9th Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 25 restaurants are expected to participate with special meals, deals and prizes for patrons. More details coming soon!
Presented by Penn National Insurance. Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
One Mile Run/Walk on July 12, 7 a.m.
Participate in the 21st Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial 1-Mile Race/Walk. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School (CASHS) upper stadium area, with the women’s race/walk at 8 a.m. and the men’s race/walk at 8:30 a.m. Money raised from this event is contributed to the Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund, which annually awards scholarships to two seniors from CASHS. Day-of registration is $25 with a T-shirt (if available). Register here or call 717-264-7101.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce
Ice Cream Festival on July 12, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Scoop-a-Palooza, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation’s yearly ice cream festival returns on July 12 at Chambersburg Area Senior High School Cafeteria. Sponsored by ACNB Bank, the festivities will include ice cream tastings, activities for kids, human sundae event, music, Scoop Scientists kids' activity and more! GET TICKETS.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.
North Square Farmers Market
July 12, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Downtown Chambersburg
Enjoy Chambersburg's only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere as well as kids' activities, live music and more. Free!
More information: NorthSquareFarmersMarket.com
Coordinated by North Square Farmers Market.
21st Anniversary Sale at Chambersburg Heritage Center
July 14-18,
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 100 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg
Come celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop! All week long the entire gift shop is 20% off! Find Chambersburg memorabilia, t-shirts, postcards, keychains and more. Remember to leave enough time to explore the free interactive museum. Learn more at Chambersburg.org/HeritageCenter.
Coordinated by Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
July 18 & 19
The 39 Steps
Various times - 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville.
The 39 Steps Framed for murder and on the run, Richard Hannay faces plot twists galore in this parody of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film. Four actors! Fifty characters! One riotous farce!
Get tickets: TotemPolePlayhouse.org. Coordinated by Totem Pole Playhouse.
North Square Farmers Market
July 19
8 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Chambers Fort Park, Chambersburg
Enjoy Chambersburg's only open-air farmers market offering farm fresh, seasonal and 100% locally grown produce. Products exclusively from local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs in a fun, social atmosphere as well as kids' activities, live music and more. Free!
Details at NorthSquareFarmersMarket.com
Coordinated by North Square Farmers Market.
Old Market Day presented by F&M Trust
July 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Downtown Chambersburg's Main Street
Enjoy Old Market Day, presented by F&M Trust! This free, family event in Downtown Chambersburg from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of art, artisans, craft vendors, food trucks and community organizations will line the streets of downtown. Come join the fun!
More details coming soon.
Coordinated by the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg.
Shop at Downtown Businesses
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Chambersburg.
Remember to shop downtown at the brick & mortar businesses during the street festival! Visit Olympia Candy Kitchen, Falafel Shack, Brussel’s Cafe, Denim Coffee, Bistro 71, J&B Bridals, Golden Juniper Boutique, The Foundry Art Market and others.
Northwood Books Special Sale & Hours
July 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 59 N. Main St., Chambersburg
Visit Northwood Books for a special sale - 10% off espionage books and modern first editions! The 50 Illuminated Manuscripts Book will be available for sale, which Ami can autograph! Hidden within its pages is a worldwide treasure hunt - the treasure is an estimated $5,000 value! Northwood Books will have extended hours on Old Market Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details at northwoodbooks.com.
Local Musical Performances
July 19 starting at 9 a.m., Franklin County Courthouse Steps, 14 N. Main St., Chambersburg
The Cumberland Valley School of Music Summer Camps will perform starting at 9 a.m. on the courthouse steps. CVSM will present Sam’s Camp in collaboration with the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA. Students from the Voice and Drama Camps will also perform scenes and songs from Frozen.
Franklin County Historical Society: Old Jail Graffiti – Stories from the Walls
July 19, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Old Jail, 175 East King St., Chambersburg
Join the historical society as they open a new exhibit: Old Jail Graffiti – Stories from the Walls. This event is free and open to the public.
Details at FranklinHistorical.org.
Coordinated by the Franklin County Historical Society.
A Cappella & Unplugged Finals
July 19, Courthouse Plaza, 14 N. Main St., Chambersburg, 6-8:30 p.m.
The Final Round of A Cappella & Unplugged will be taking place before the 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth Reenactment in Downtown Chambersburg!
The winner of the audience vote will receive $500 and perform 2 additional songs before the reenactment. Join us for a fun night of entertainment!
More information: www.explorefranklincountypa.com/acappella-unplugged
Coordinated by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
Burning of Chambersburg Reenactment
July 19, Courthouse Plaza, 14 N. Main St., Chambersburg, 8:45 p.m. - Dusk
As darkness approaches, the town will transform to 1864 and the story of the town’s ransoming, burning and rebirth will come to life with incredible light and atmospheric effects. A variety of activities will lead up to the reenactment of the Burning of Chambersburg light show.
More information: www.explorefranklincountypa.com
Coordinated by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
2025 ChambersFest Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here or call Lark at 717-264-7101 ext. 206 or email lkennedy@chambersburg.org.
Corporate Sponsors
