What’s Happening | September 9 – 11
SHIPPENSBURG
Bubba’s Country Music Festival is coming to Shippensburg this weekend, September 9th & September 10th! The festival is held at Shippensburg Fairgrounds on Possum Hollow Road. Throwback to 80’s on Friday night and Kickin’ it with Country on Saturday! Friday Night’s bands are: Skid Row, Quiet Riot Saturday’s bands are: Chris Young, Cassadee Pope, The Charlie Daniels Band. For Ticket info and hours visit: http://bubbascountrymusicfestival.com/
An Open Air Market in support of the library will be held Saturday, September 10th 8 AM – 4 PM. Vendors of Crafts, Produce, and Collectibles will be at Shippensburg Township Park, 304 Britton Road.
CHAMBERSBURG
Saturday, September 10 is the Second Saturday Event at Chambers Fort Park in Downtown Chambersburg. Enjoy FREE live music and family friendly movie. September 10th – Nick Andrew Staver trio performance /Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
On Saturday, September 10 from 10 AM – 2 PM is the Air Hill Church’s Fun Fest. Air Hill Church is located at 7041 Cumberland Highway, Chambersburg. Something for everyone, Pedal cars for adults and kids. Games, crafts, food. Everything is Free.
Don’t miss the Ur Sweet Repeats Fall sale, September 8 – 10th at the Amvets pavilion in Chambersburg. Shoppers can experience a large assortment of quality kids and maternity items at a fraction of the cost. September 8th; 7AM – 7PM; September 9th; 7AM – 7PM September 10th; 7AM – 2PM; (50% OFF on selected items on Saturday)
GREENCASTLE
Two Times Around Fall/Winter Kid’s Consignment Event will be held at Blue Heron Events (407 S. Washington Street, Greencastle). Sale Dates: SEPT 8TH & 9TH 10AM- 7 PM and SEPT 10TH (select items 1/2 off) 8 AM- Noon.
MERCERSBURG
Stoner’s Dairy Farm and Corn Maze in Mercersburg offers plenty of weekend Fall activities for any age! This year their corn maze is Jungle themed. Fall Corn Maze Weekends continue through Sunday, October 30th. Hours are Saturday Noon – 10 PM & Sunday Noon – 5 PM, and open Friday nights beginning Friday, September 16th; 7 PM – 10 PM.
SaunderosaFest 2016 is Saturday, September 10th from 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission: $3 per person (6 & under are free). Food & Craft Vendors, Whitetail Climbing Wall, Swamp Fox Wood Burning Demo, Activities, & MORE.
YORK
The York Fair runs Sept 9 – 18th. America’s oldest fair, with offerings including entertainment and concerts.
MECHANICSBURG
You’re invited to Pajama Day on September 9 at Monkey Joe’s in Camp Hill. Wear your pajamas and receive $5 admission. $1 pizza slices all day long too. No advanced booking or reservations required. http://www.monkeyjoes.com/locations/camp-hi
The annual Fairy Festival in the herb gardens of The Rosemary House and Sweet Remembrances, 120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg is on Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11, 2016 10 AM – 4 PM. Children 11 years old and under are Free when accompanied with an Adult. Adult admission is $5/person. Music, activities, bubbles, fairy lore and more! Crafts and activities, including fairy wings to decorate, free fairy tattoos, free mining for gem blessing stones, free fairy-dusted potpourri, ivy halos, and music and entertainment. Some additional fees may apply for certain crafts located in the Craft Barn and Craft Tent. Held Rain or Shine!
HAGERSTOWN
The Young Eagles program has introduced more than a million and a half youth to flying over the past 20 years. The Hagerstown Regional Airport will host Breakfast and Lunch Fly-in, Drive-in on Saturday, Sept 10. There will be Young Eagle plane rides, free to ages 8-17, 9 am – noon. FREE Young Eagle Rides are First Come, First Flown and will be held weather permitting. You can learn more about the Young Eagles program by going online to youngeagles.org.
The next Hagerstown Aviation Museum “Open Airplane Afternoon” will be Sunday, September 11. Bring the family out to the Hagerstown Regional Airport to climb aboard and sit in the cockpit of the historic Fairchild C-82 and C-119 Flying Boxcar and PT-26 aircraft. Event Location: Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal, 18434 Showalter Rd, Hagerstown. Admission is free but donations are accepted. For more information visit: www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org
ONGOING
Olde Scotland Yard in Shippensburg is offering an exclusive discount for Ship Saves readers now through September 30, 2016. Buy One Round of Miniature Golf and Get One Round of Miniature Golf Free (of equal or lesser value) Or Buy one Driving Range Bucket and Get One Small Bucket Free (value $8). Not valid with any other offers. You must mention “Ship Saves” to receive the discount at time of purchase.
North Square Farmers Market, 50 N. Main Street, Saturday, September 10 from 8 AM to Noon. Children ages 3 -12 can sign up for POP (Power of Produce) Club. Members receive $2 in tokens per market visit to be used on produce or vegetable plant.
A Miniature Train rides the rails at Norlo Park, 3050 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville on Saturdays. It is open to riders of all ages. The train, complete with a cattle car and caboose, is FREE to ride on Saturdays weather permitting from 1 PM to 4 PM throughout Summer & Fall. Saturday, September 10ths will also include Storywalk, Information Table, and Book Giveaways.
The 36th annual season of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate continues every Saturday and Sunday and Labor Day Monday through October 30, 2016. The Faire features costumed characters, themed entertainment, music, dancing, 90 shows daily, 22 royal kitchens, artisan merchants, and handcrafted wares. Mount Hope Estate is located in Northern Lancaster County at 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim, PA. The event is rain or shine. Gates open 11 AM and close at 8 PM. Each of the 13 weekends will showcase a different theme.
The National Aquarium offers Half-Price Friday Nights year around! Half-Price Friday Nights is brought to you by M&T Bank. Visitors receive half-off admission pricing on Friday evenings after 5 PM. Tickets are available online or Friday evenings on-site. Half price Adult = $19.95; Half price Child (ages 3 – 11) = $12.45; Seniors (65+) = $17.45. Under 3 free.
