Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us October 11-12 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for two fantastic days of live pumpkin carving, food trucks, fall craft vendors, hayrides, activities for kids, and more!
Sunday October 12th, 2025 * 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Food trucks, businesses, and organizations are invited to participate as a vendor to interact with the hundreds of Pride Fest attendees. Your partnership supports opportunities to bring the LGBTQ+ community and straight allies together to celebrate diversity, acceptance and respect in Franklin County. Learn more, […]
Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us October 11-12 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for two fantastic days of live pumpkin carving, food trucks, fall craft vendors, hayrides, activities for kids, and more!
Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AppleFest is a FREE event in Chambersburg, PA. Sponsored by Sheetz! You will find art, crafters, music, food trucks, downtown shopping, restaurants and so much more. Activities for all ages throughout the day! Get your vendor applications here: https://discoverchambersburg.com/event-applications
Friday October 24th - Sunday October 26th Welcome to Fall Fest 2025! Event Includes…15+ Food Trucks 150 Retail Vendors Beer Garden Car Show Carnival Rides from Snyder's Attractions Helicopter Rides Face Painting Pony Rides AND MORE! Where: American Legion Grounds | 4775 Williamson Rd Greencastle, PA 17225 FREE ADMISSION! For more information, visit their Facebook Page
Saturday November 1st, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Enjoy music while you shop handmade items, trending clothing and accessories and enjoy snacking and drinking from the best food trucks around! A list of vendors, food truck and musicians coming soon! For an application, please email hello@shabbychicfarmhouseboutique.com. We accept handmade items, clothing/accessory boutiques and […]
The Stitches in Time Barn Quilt Trail includes more than three dozen quilt squares spread throughout Franklin County, PA. Some are inspired by traditional quilt patterns or family designs. Between each square are the many stories of Franklin County.
Coffee Shops
Enjoy a Great Cup of Joe in Franklin County coffee shops!
Pizza Trail
Talk to locals about the “best pizza place, and everyone has a couple favorites. Add them all together and Franklin County has great Italian eateries.
Pour Trail
See the great locations and great beer, wine and spirits that are waiting for you along the pour trail. Plan your next trip and enjoy the flavor of Franklin County.
Sweet Trail
Franklin County is a sweet place to be! Enjoy old-fashioned candy makers, chocolatiers, delicious ice cream, and even pie stores.
Explore the history of Chambersburg and the Civil War.
John Brown
Who was John Brown, what did he do, why did he do it, and what was his connection to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
Spring Into History
Explore 300 Years of American History
Underground Railroad
Franklin County played an important role in the passage to freedom—the Underground Railroad. Its location on the Mason-Dixon Line signaled escaping slaves entry to the north, and the mountainous terrain afforded numerous hiding places in caves and wooded areas.
Environmental Centers connect the busy daily lives of people to nature & remind everyone of the importance of fresh water, green trees, and clean air. Explore the beauty of outdoor Franklin County at one of its environmental centers.
Outdoors
Fishing, hiking trails, golfing, kayaking - Franklin County is home to great outdoor fun and relaxation.
Golf
The scenic beauty of Franklin County is timeless and compliments a variety of golfing experiences.
Walking & Hiking
With four state parks and 36 municipal parks, Franklin County gives many choices to enjoy greenery, birds chirping, and mountain views.