Thanks to our Sponsors!
Contact Information
ChambersFest is coordinated by multiple community organizations including:
Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce
717-264-7101
Contact for general information about ChambersFest, or for details about Scoop-a-Palooza or ChambersFest Restaurant Week.
Downtown Business Council
717-261-0072
Contact for more information about Old Market Day street festival and/or how to become a vendor.
Franklin County Visitors Bureau
717-552-2977
Contact for more information about Acapella & Unplugged or the Burning of Chambersburg.
40th Annual ChambersFest
Chambersburg comes alive July 11 - 18 as ChambersFest 2026 brings a full week of energy, tradition, and community pride to the heart of downtown. From crowd favorites like Restaurant Week and Old Market Day to signature experiences including the Burning of Chambersburg, A Cappella & Unplugged, Scoop a Palooza, the North Square Farmers Market, and the Tim and Susan Cook Race, there is something happening around every corner.
Rooted in the story of resilience following the town’s destruction in 1864, ChambersFest has grown into a celebration of everything that makes this community strong today. Make plans to be part of it and experience downtown Chambersburg at its very best.
ChambersFest is coordinated by multiple community organizations including: Chambersburg Chamber, Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, Downtown Business Council, North Square Farmers Market, Franklin County Historical Society and others.
ChambersFest 2026 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 11-18
Participating Chambersburg Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 10th Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 20 restaurants are expected to participate with special meals, deals and prizes for patrons. Details coming soon!
Presented by Penn National Insurance. Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
One Mile Run/Walk on July 11, 7 a.m.
Participate in the 22nd 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. Early bird registration until June 5th: $15 for the race or $20 if you'd like a commemorative t-shirt. After June 5th 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 11, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Scoop-a-Palooza, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation’s yearly ice cream festival returns on July 11 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.
22nd Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race
July 11, 7 - 10 a.m., Chambersburg
Participate in the 22nd 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. Early bird registration until June 5th: $15 for the race or $20 if you'd like a commemorative t-shirt. After June 5th registration is $25 with a T-shirt (if available). Register here or call 717-264-7101.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
North Square Farmers Market
July 11, 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.
Scoop-a-Palooza
July 11, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Scoop-a-Palooza, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation’s yearly ice cream festival returns on July 11 at Chambersburg Area Senior High School Cafeteria. Sponsored by ACNB Bank, the festivities will include ice cream tastings, activities for kids, human sundae event and more!
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.
Restaurant Week
July 11-18, Participating Chambersburg Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 10th Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 20 restaurants are expected to participate with special meals, deals and prizes for patrons.
Presented by Penn National Insurance. Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
Oscar and Felix: The New Look at the Odd Couple
July 11 - 18, Various times - 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville.
Brace yourself for uproarious laughter as Totem Pole Playhouse presents Oscar and Felix: A New Look at The Odd Couple—a fresh and spirited take on Neil Simon’s classic comedy.
Get tickets: TotemPolePlayhouse.org. Coordinated by Totem Pole Playhouse.
History
ChambersFest began in 1986 when local organizations came together to create a festival commemorating the town’s rebirth after its burning on July 30, 1864 during the Civil War. On that fateful day, Chambersburg became the only town north of the Mason-Dixon line to be burned by Confederates during the war. More than 500 structures were destroyed and 2,000 people left homeless. The townspeople were resilient, however, and rebuilt the town, which enabled Chambersburg to grow and prosper.
Today, ChambersFest celebrates the spirit of the townspeople with fun, family-friendly events thousands of people enjoy every year.
2026 ChambersFest Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Download the Restaurant Week Flyer and Sponsorship Form call Nikki at 717-264-7101 ext. 214 or email nhowells@chambersburg.org.
Corporate Sponsors
