Cumberland Valley, PA Fun

This weekend is the traditional last hoopla of the summer. The Bed & Breakfasts of the Cumberland Valley are ready to help you celebrate the end of the season.

It's the last "First Friday" in Carlisle. Come for the music, the bike tour, the free movie, and the vintage car show. We love Carlisle and you will enjoy all the activities too!

In nearby Harrisburg, the "Kipona" festival signals the last summer festival along riverfront park. An art show & sale, the canoe races, fun "fair" food, and fireworks are all part of the fun!

South Mountain Outdoors Fest will take place all along south mountain and in area towns and villages. Events will take place in Adams, Cumberland, and Franklin counties in south central PA. Enjoy the great outdoors this weekend!

Corvettes at Carlisle

Corvettes at Carlisle Downtown Parade
Saturday, August 27 2011

Over 400 Corvettes will line downtown in what has become the largest Corvette Parade in America.

The parade will form at the fairgrounds at 6 pm. The parade will start at 6:30 pm from Gate 1. Thousands of spectators will line downtown to watch this show of American performance. Cars will park between South St. and North St. on North and South Hanover St in downtown Carlisle.

Hanover Street will close to traffic on Saturday, August 27th at 6:45 pm and reopen to traffic after 10 pm.

Shippensburg Corn Festival

Shippensburg Corn Festival
Saturday, August 27 2011, 8:00am - 5:00pm

The downtown main streets are closed to vehicular traffic and transformed into a huge street fair, rated the best one-day festival in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Festivals Association, for the day. Crafts, an antique car show, food booths, entertainment, and children's activities offer something for everyone. There are more than 300 crafts and antique vendors, selected by jury. Food booths feature corn in every available form. Entertainers perform all day at three sites throughout the festival and there are a variety of strolling acts and demonstrations. All events at the Festival are free, so bring the family for a day of fun, arts and crafts.


Our own Field and Pine Bed and Breakfast is just minutes away from the corn festival.

Hauser Estate Winery

If you are looking for a relaxing evening of art and entertainment, be sure to check out the Hauser Estate Winery's Summer Concert Series. They are offering great music and events all summer long in their beautiful setting, so you won't want to miss out!

GM Nationals in Carlisle June 24-26

One of the largest and most diverse of General Motors events, this is the place to be in June.

Organized by year, make and model, the NPD showfield will be loaded with top quality restored classics, original muscle cars and modified high-performance new models. Buckle up for: test drives from Chevrolet; indoor displays of concepts, customs, performance and historic vehicles; NHRA drag racing; industry guests; activities for the kids; as well as vehicle and engine giveaways. You will also find an unbelievable variety of vendors, an all-GM car corral and the Manufacturers Midway vending area.

Come visit the show and stay at a great Bed and Breakfast!

Kayak - Michaux State Forest, PA

Sunday, June 19 - Long Pine Reservoir Two sessions to choose from: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm or 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Novice as well as experienced paddlers are welcome to participate in a relaxed 1.5 hour exploration of this quiet reservoir located in Michaux State Forest near Caledonia State Park. This peaceful, 155 acre lake has approximately three miles of shoreline, most of which is mixed hardwood and pine forest. While small electric motor boats are permitted, canoes and kayaks are more typical. Fishing and hiking are also available at Long Pine Run Reservoir. Kayak program participants meet Kings Gap staff at the lake. Single kayaks, paddles and life vests are provided. Basic instruction and safety procedures will be reviewed before launching. Please be aware of these safety restrictions when registering: * Participants must be 12 years or older, and able to swim. * Each participant age 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. * 300 lb. weight limit for kayaks. Kings Gap Staff will provide a natural history program during each session. Registration required: $15/person. Call 486-5031 to register by Thursday June 16.

From Fiber to Fashion @ Cumberland County Historical Society

Just Opened: From Fiber to Fashion

Cumberland County Historical Society Carlisle PA
Special Exhibit

June 3 - Oct. 29

The Cumberland County Historical Society presents From Fiber to Fashion: The Fabric of Early Cumberland County,a free exhibit open to the public. Biographies of a local weaver, spinner, tailor ad merchant illustrate interactions with fellow county residents from 1750-1820 as well as with merchants from Pennsylvania and Europe. Based on the popular book, Cloth and Costume 1750 to 1800, the exhibit features textiles referenced in this publication as well as artifacts from the CCHS collection, other museums and private collectors.

Location: 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle • 717-249-7610 www.historicalsociety.com