June Roundup: Community Fairs, Fireman’s Carnivals, & Summer Festivals
Kick-off the Summer with these fairs and festivals found in South Central PA. There is something for everyone taking place in Shippensburg, Chambersburg, and beyond! Read on for a listing of some of the best festivals in June.
JUNE 2021
Fayetteville Fireman’s Carnival | June 3-12, 2021 | FAYETTEVILLE
The 2021 Fayetteville Firemen’s Carnival will be held June 3-12 at the carnival grounds at 101 W. Main Street in Fayetteville! Gates open at 5 PM every night. There is free parking and free admission. The whole family will enjoy ten nights of bingo, rides, games, food trucks, live entertainment, and the fire company’s food stand. The Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department will be offering their famous homemade Chicken Corn Soup and Ham & Bean Soup. Fireworks will be on June 12 at dark (the rain date is June 11). Live entertain schedule (7 PM nightly start time): 6/3 Guilford Station, 6/4 Hubcaps, 6/5 Mustang Sally, 6/6 Make Mine Country, 6/7 The Amish Outlaws, 6/8 Sandalwood, 6/9 Cash Unchained, 6/10 Regan Years, 6/11 Chris Woodward, 6/12 Revolution
Totem Pole’s Fun Fest | June 5, 2021 | FAYETTEVILLE
Totem Pole is hosting Fun Fest on Saturday, June 5 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The festival will feature food trucks, backstage tours, bake sales, rummage sales, and more. Free admission. Food options include two food trucks, FAT Russ BBQ and Maddie Ann’s Perogies, and fresh-made popcorn and cotton candy. There will be a kid’s craft tent, Tillie the Clown, face/arm painting, selfie/photo booth with cool props and costume pieces. Cash purchases only.
Dance Festival | June 5, 2021 | SHIPPENSBURG
Dance Academy XIV is hosting a Dance Festival on June 5 from 10 AM to 6 PM at Shippensburg Fairgrounds. All-day dance performances, over 30 unique vendors, food, and more to celebrate Dance Academy XIV 10 years! Tickets available at the gate for $10!
Strawberry Festival | June 5, 2021 | SHIPPENSBURG
Maplewood Farm Market will have their Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 5, from 8 AM – 4 PM. Enjoy FREE ice cream with strawberry toppings! You may pick your own Strawberries ($2.99/lb) or buy from their supply in the store. Fresh 8″ strawberry pies are $10, and homemade shortbread will be available. They will also have their fresh strawberry milkshakes! JFM Applewood Smoked Ham will be $3.49/lb, and American Cheese will be $2.29/lb.
Strawberry Festival | June 5-6, 2021 | BIGLERVILLE
Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. Fruit Farm & Market has their Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6 from Noon – 4:30 PM. There will be live music, food trucks, wagon rides, lawn games, and strawberry everything! Fresh Strawberry Sundaes, Strawberry Pies, Strawberries n’ Shortcake, and a free Strawberry craft for kids. Saturday and Sunday, listen to Paul Zavinsky play various blues, country, folk from 1 PM to 4 PM. The Pretzel Spot will be on-site Sunday, June 6, with pretzels and sandwiches. Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. is located just outside of Biglerville at 545 Carlisle Road.
Strawberry Festival | June 5-6, 2021 | MARION
Country Creek Produce Farm is hosting a Strawberry Festival on June 5 (10 AM – 6 PM) and June 6 (1 PM – 6 PM). The play area will be open during these dates and include mountain slides, zip lines, jump pads, and photo ops. Fresh strawberry ice cream sundaes, frozen lemonade, donuts, chocolate-covered strawberries will be available for purchase. Admission is $5/person. Pickin’ baskets for your family to go pick strawberries will be discounted ($16.00 – includes a basket for you to pick and pile high with strawberries!). Otherwise, pick your own strawberries are $3.60\lb. Parking for Strawberry Festival will be at 3794 Etter Rd. Chambersburg, PA.
Marion Festivals | June 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 | MARION
The 2021 Marion Festivals sponsored by the Marion Athletic Association, Marion Town Committee, and Marion Volunteer Fire Company will be held on four Saturdays in June. On June 5, June 12, June 19, and June 26, festival-goers can enjoy good food, games, rides, and entertainment on the Marion Festival Grounds. The kitchen will open at 4:30 PM. There is no charge to park. There will be three free shows each night – 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9 PM.
- Saturday, June 5: Brush Fire Band
- Saturday, June 12: No Limit
- Saturday, June 19: Bobby D & the Truck Stop Burritos
- Saturday, June 26: Make Mine Country
Bloom Festival | June 19, 2021 | SHIPPENSBURG
The Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Bloom Festival in downtown Shippensburg on June 19 from 9 AM – 3 PM. The festival includes craft, retail, and food vendors, plant and flower sales, music, and children’s activities. The Bloom Festival takes place rain or shine in the parking lot of the Shippensburg Firefighters Activity Center, 33 W. Orange St. Admission is free.
Mont Alto Firemen’s Carnival | June 11 – June 19, 2021 | MONT ALTO
The Mont Alto Firemen’s Carnival features nine nights of family fun, great food, and plenty to do! The 2021 carnival takes place from Friday, June 11, to Saturday, June 19. The kitchen opens at 5:30 PM every evening. There will be rides, activities, $.25 bingo every night, small games for cash and prizes, and live music nightly. A firework display will be held on Friday, June 18, at dark.
South Newton Township Vol. Fire Company’s Fireman’s Fair | June 24 – 26, 2021 | WALNUT BOTTOM
South Newton Fireman’s Fair is June 24, 25, and 26, 2021, at 16 Firehouse Road in Walnut Bottom. The kitchen opens at 4 PM each evening and will close around 10 PM. The fire company will be serving their Famous Cheeseburger Sub, Ham or Turkey Hoagies, Fair Sausages, Country Ham Sandwiches, Beef BBQ, Burgers, Hot Dogs and Soup, and Homemade Cakes and Pies. The Fireworks are scheduled for Friday, June 25, anytime after dark (the rain date is Saturday, June 26). Also offered are inflatable rides by Strouse Entertainment. Live entertainment nightly: Thursday night – Chris Woodward and Shindiggin; Friday Night – Runnaway Train; Saturday Night – The North Mountain Ramblers.
Fort Loudoun Market Fair | June 25-27, 2021 | FORT LOUDON
Step back in time and visit an 18th Century Market Fair on June 25-27, 2021. This juried event will feature 18th Century artisans, a chance to shoot at marks, and a glimpse of frontier life during the 18th Century. Hours: Friday and Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM. Admission: $5 per adult; 17 and under are free. Go HERE for more information on this event.
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