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Lee's Farewell
Introduction
Gettysburg Convention &
Visitors Bureau
35 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
(717) 334-6274
Fax: (717) 334-1166
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place to come to renew your perspective on the historical events
in our nation, celebrate the seasons, and mix with the wonderful
craftsmen, artists, and just great people in the area.
Gettysburg and the Adams County area hosts many annual events
that bring people back year after year. The following list of
events can help you plan a time to visit Gettysburg. For
up-to-date schedules check with the Convention and Visitors
Bureau or your hosting innkeeper. |
| May |
Apple
Blossom Festival
An annual event held the first weekend in May at South
Mountain Fairground, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg on PA
Route 234. |
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Gettysburg
Bluegrass Festival
An annual event held at the Granite Hill Campground, 6
miles west of Gettysburg on PA Rout 116. For information and
tickets call or write Granite Hill Campground, 3340 Fairfield
Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. (717) 642-8749. |
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Gettysburg
Outdoor Antique Show
Held annually in May with over 175 dealers along the
downtown streets of Gettysburg from 7 am - 5 pm. Sponsored by
Gettysburg Retail Merchants. |
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Gettysburg
Square Dance Round-Up
Held at Gettysburg College, a festival with nationally
known callers. For more information, call (717) 528-4442. |
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Memorial
Day Parade & Ceremonies
One of the oldest memorial Day observances in the United
States, with a parade at 2 pm, followed by a ceremony in
Gettysburg National Cemetery with guest speakers. |
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| June |
Kustom
Kemps of America Car Show
Held at Oakside Park in Bigerville, PA. For more
information, call (717) 637-5229 |
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New
Oxford Outdoor Antique Show
One of the largest and oldest one-day antique shows with
135 antique dealers, artists and craftsmen, food and
entertainment. Held in New Oxford, PA 10 miles east of
Gettysburg on U.S. Route 30, 9 am - 5 pm. |
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Gettysburg
Civil War Heritage Days
Held annually the last weekend in June and first week in
July, commemorating the Battle of Gettysburg with living history
encampments, band concerts, 4th of July program, Civil War
lecture series and battle re-enactments. The annual Fireman's
Festival is held during this week. Gettysburg Recreation Park
with daily activities including fireworks on Friday of that
week. |
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| July |
Gettysburg
Civil War Book Fair
Held annually the first weekend in July, over 40 major book
dealers selling, new used, out of print and rare books,
documents, prints and photographs. For information write GBPA,
Box 1863, Gettysburg, PA 17325. |
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Annual
Gettysburg Civil War Collectors Show
Held annually the first weekend in July during Civil War
Heritage Days at the Ramada Inn- Gettysburg, 5 miles south on
Business Route 15, sponsored by Mason-Dixon Collectors
Association. Presents 250 tables of original Civil War
accouterments, weapons, documents, books and personal effects.
Friday. 10-5, St. 9-6, Sun. 9-2. |
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| August |
Littlestown
Good Old Days
Annually the 3rd Weekend in August. An old-fashioned
festival offering a flea market, craft displays, antique
display, parable, and hometown cooking in the town park for
information call (717) 334-6274. |
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Gettysburg
Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held annually the fourth weekend in August or the weekend
prior to the Labor Day weekend, featuring some of the country's
best stars of bluegrass music, held at Granite Hill Campground,
6 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route 116. For information on
tickets, write or call Granite Hill Campground, 3340 Fairfield
Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325. (717) 642-8749. |
August/
September |
South
Mountain Fair
Held annually just before Labor Day, a traditional country
fair held at the South mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles northwest
of Gettysburg on PA Route 234. For more information on
activities, call (717) 677-8409. |
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| September |
East
Berlin Colonial Day
Held annually the second Saturday in September in East
Berlin, 19 miles east of Gettysburg on PA Route 194. A street
fair featuring 18th-century crafts and demonstrations. For
information, call (717) 259-0822. |
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Gettysburg
Outdoor Antique Show
Held the 4th Saturday in September with over 175 dealers
displaying their wares on the sidewalks in downtown Gettysburg 7
am - 5 pm. Sponsored by Gettysburg Retail Merchants. |
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Fairfield
Pippinfest
Held annually the last weekend in September along main
Street in Fairfield, PA, 8 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route
116. Features apple products, music, crafts, and antiques in
street fair setting (fair weather only). For information, call
(717) 642-5640. |
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| October |
Annual
Apple Harvest Festival
Held annually the first two weekends in October at South
Mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route
234. An old-time festival of apple products, live country music,
arts and crafts, antique autos, steam engines, orchard tours,
and plenty of food. For information & brochure, call the
Gettysburg CVB. |
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| November |
International
Gift Festival
Held annually at the Fairfield Mennonite Church, Fairfield,
PA, 8 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route 116. Featuring
handcrafts from over 30 countries. For times, call or write The
Gettysburg CVB. |
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November
19 -- Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
An annual observance with brief memorial services in the
Gettysburg National Cemetery. Sponsored by Lincoln Fellowship of
Pennsylvania. |
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November
16 -- Remembrance Day
An annual event held in conjunction with the Lincoln
Observance, with a parade of Civil War troops to the Albert
Woolson Monument for a wreath laying ceremony, sponsored by the
Sons of Union Veterans. |
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| December |
Gettysburg Yuletide Festival
Held annually the 1st and 2nd weekends in December.
Highlights include tours of decorated historic homes, live
nativity scene, caroling and handbell choirs, holiday dessert
tasting and candlelight walking tour. A detailed brochure
available after November 1st. For information, call The
Gettysburg Travel Council, (717) 334-6274. |
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