by Janet Pollard | Oct 27, 2025 | Blog
Fall is fabulous in Franklin County–and so is the Appalachian Trail (AT). Just ask Pennsylvania (PA) First Lady Lori Shapiro. As foliage approached peak in south-central PA, Mrs. Shapiro hiked a ten-mile section of the AT in Franklin County. She began her hike...
by Janet Pollard | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog
The Mountain Valley Plein Air Painters’ 9th Annual Exhibition will be presented at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, 15 South Main Street in Chambersburg, on October 25 & 26, Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday from 1-4pm. The exhibition will feature more than 50...
by Janet Pollard | Oct 13, 2025 | Blog
The Foundry Art Market, 54 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, presents its annual Artist Challenge from 10am-2pm on Saturday October 18, as part of the Downtown Business Council’s popular fall street festival, AppleFest. “Our annual Artist Challenge presents...
by Janet Pollard | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
Calling all amateur, novice, and aspiring movie makers! Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) is holding the Scary Mini Movie Contest 2025. Get ready for Halloween. Have a little spooky fun and win a little cash this Halloween season. Prizes will be awarded in two...
by Janet Pollard | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is offering a new fall EXPLORE! programseries timed for after school. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the programs will run on four Tuesdays: October 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 4–5 p.m. at Buttonwood Nature...