Thanks to our Sponsors!
Contact Information
ChambersFest is coordinated by the following organizations:
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
866-646-8060
Contact for more information about Acapella & Unplugged or the Burning of Chambersburg.
Catch the Spirit - ChambersFest
ChambersFest 2022 will be enjoyed by thousands in the Chambersburg community. Events from July 9 to 16 will include Restaurant Week, Old Market Day, Burning of Chambersburg, Acapella & Unplugged, Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail, North Square Farmers Market and Tim & Susan Cook Race and more.
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!
ChambersFest 2022 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.
Ice Cream Festival & Trail - 20+ Vendors
Scoop-a-Palooza, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation’s yearly ice cream festival returns on July 9 at Chambersburg Area Senior High School Cafeteria. Sponsored by ACNB Bank, the festivities will also include a month long Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail happening July 1-31. Join the fun by following a downloadable trail map to local ice cream shops and taking pictures of your sweet treats to enter to win prizes.
Visit ScoopAPalooza.org for more details.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.
Participating Chambersburg Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 6th Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 30 restaurants are expected to participate with special meals, deals and prizes for patrons.
Click here for the complete restaurant list and specials.
Presented by Penn National Insurance. Special thanks to Ventura Foods and R. Perry Fence Company for sponsoring. Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
18th Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race
July 9, 7 - 10 a.m., Chambersburg
Participate in the 18th 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.
North Square Farmers Market
July 9
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.
Totem Pole Playhouse: Beehive
July 9 at 8 p.m., Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville
Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960's female empowerment. Told from the perspective of six young women, they look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation. See you at the Playhouse!
Get tickets: TotemPolePlayhouse.org
Coordinated by Totem Pole Playhouse.
Restaurant Week
July 9-16, Participating Chambersburg Restaurants
Back by popular demand, the 5th Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week will feature unique cuisines and specials to showcase the best in dining. More than 30 restaurants are expected to participate with special meals, deals and prizes for patrons.
More information coming soon!
Presented by Penn National Insurance. Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.
Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail
Throughout July - Participating Ice Cream Vendors & on Facebook
Scoop-a-Palooza's Ice Cream Trail happening throughout the month of July. You'll be able to download and print a FREE Scoop map online, visit participating ice cream vendors of your choice, take pictures of your sweet treats and enter to win prizes.
Visit ScoopAPalooza.org for more details.
Coordinated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.
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.
Special Thanks to Our 2022 ChambersFest Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here or call Lark at 717-264-7101 ext. 206.
Corporate Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Chambersburg Area Development Corp., The Shook Home, Penn National Insurance and Valley Agency Company
Benefactor Sponsor
Contributor Sponsors