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Good morning my lovely neighbors. What are we looking forward to today?

🍂 Things going on this weekend in Adams County PA for Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4 🍂

Also, if you haven't checked out Jacob Heiland - Realtor, he has been posting amazing content and lists of things to do and appreciate around Adams County, PA. As a past "business of the month", he's worth a follow :)

🍎 National Apple Harvest Festival
Sat & Sun, 8 AM–6 PM | South Mountain Fairgrounds, 615 Narrows Rd, Biglerville area
Crafts, apple-country food, live music, antique cars, orchard tours and more. Runs both weekends, Oct 3–4 and 10–11.
https://www.appleharvest.com/

🏛️ Fall Muster
Fri & Sat, Oct 2–3 | 1195 Baltimore Pike & 75 Cunningham Rd, Gettysburg

🥖 Adams County Farmers Market
Sat, 8 AM–1 PM | Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane
Local produce, baked goods and handmade goods from county vendors.

🧡 Buddy Walk
Sat, 2:30 PM | Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane
The Arc of York & Adams Counties' community walk supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1033448163717129/posts/2811281812600413/

🚒 Gettysburg Fire Department Open House
Sat, 12–2 PM | 35 N. Stratton St, Gettysburg

🚂 Apple Harvest Trains
Sat & Sun, 12:30 PM | Gettysburg Railway, 106 N. Washington St
A fall train ride with locally grown apples on board.

🎳 Strikes for St. Jude Bowling Fundraiser
Weekend | Edgewood Bowl, Gettysburg | time on the event page
Charity bowling supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
https://facebook.com/events/s/strikes-for-st-jude/1055533550643128/

🔨 HGAC Architectural Salvage Warehouse
Sat, 10 AM–2 PM | Daniel Lady Farm, 1008 Hanover Rd, Gettysburg
Vintage and salvage finds while you're out enjoying the fall weather.

🎨 Art in the Park (Worth the Drive)
Sat, 10 AM–12 PM | Codorus State Park, Hanover
Semi-annual art session taught by local artist Sue Greenfield.

🏛️ Guided Tours: Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum
Sat | 625 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg | $20 | time not confirmed
A local historian-led tour through the stories of Gettysburg's civilians.

😂 Comedy Night at Church of Satire (Worth the Drive)
Sat | Church of Satire Comedy Club, Hanover | check club page for showtime
A nationally touring comedian stops in Hanover.

🧺 Gathering on the Farm (Worth the Drive)
Sat, doors 9 AM | Horticultural Hall, York Fairgrounds
Country and primitive antique show, 34 dealers, four $50 cash prizes at opening.

🖼️ Hanover Area Arts Guild Art Auction (Worth the Drive)
Silent auction of affordable local artwork, ends Sat, Oct 3.

Tag a friend who needs weekend plans! 👇

around Adams County

A touch of fall on the battlefield, 2021 by Pam Cope

Happy to announce our October "Business of the Month" is Rock Top Bookshop and Bindery in Cashtown PA !

📚 Rock Top isn’t just selling old books. They’re keeping history in circulation.

From Civil War and military history to medieval studies, archaeology, folklore, traditional crafts, and local history, the shelves at Rock Top Bookshop & Bindery are filled with stories worth discovering.

And when a treasured book needs a little help surviving another generation, their bindery is there to help preserve it.

Stop by Rock Top in historic Cashtown and see what history is waiting on the shelf. Link in the comments!