Youth Festival 2023, The Institute

Sunday May 21st, 2023 * 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Youth Festival—Our 34th!
Play Outside! is the spirit of Youth Fest!
Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations.
Happening at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA
This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day.
Professional guest performers are always exciting, entertaining and fun!
Check out the flier with all the details HERE. 
Youth Fest is the best-kept FUN SECRET in Waynesboro!
Free admission. [Rain site TBA]
A Full Day of FREE Fun & Activities!
The 2023 lineup of participants:
• First Start Partnership
• Waynesboro Area School District
• Blue Ridge Summit Library
• Eyler’s Pelts and Critters
• Waynesboro Area YMCA
• Waynesboro Ceramic Center
• Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue
• Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library
PLUS~ A guided StoryWalk® and Craft, led by The Institute
Featured Performer, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Silly Goose & Val!
Ventriloquist, musician, composer, and performer Valerie Leonhart Smalkin was one of the writers, performers, and co-producers—as well as the head puppeteer—of the Emmy award-winning television program It’s Kindertime on Baltimore’s ABC affiliate WMAR-TV 2.
Val’s books and CDs for children have won numerous awards over many years.
She recently stepped down as President of The Children’s Music Network made up of 400+ performers, teachers, librarians, music therapists, parents, and children from around the world who celebrate the positive power of music in the lives of children by sharing songs, exchanging ideas and creating community.
Plus ~ Waynesboro Children’s Theater Troupe performs Summer Selects, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

 

Live Music * Fall Fun * Fireworks

Live Music * Fall Fun * Fireworks

Country Creek Produce Fall Fest sponsored by Rotary Club of Chambersburg.
Saturday, Oct 31st * 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Over 20 activities including ‘Year of the Nurse’ themed Corn Maze, jump pads, zip lines, mountain slides, rat racers, barrel swingers, live petting zoo with over 20 animals, photo opportunities and so much fun!
General admission 10-5pm is $9/person
$12/ do it all (includes 2 tickets for pumpkin cannon or barrel train ride)
From 5-10pm we’ll be welcoming back Rich Fahle with LIVE southern country rock influences on the mic
Fireworks show at 7pm!
General admission from 5-10pm is $10/person
Plus you can purchase tickets for pumpkin cannon
This special evening is brought to us in part by @chambersburg_rotary.
To keep this evening family friendly we ask to keep anything “scary” away and no full facial masks be while at the farm. We will ask you to leave if you are causing trouble to guests.
We’re excited to offer this outdoor event with plenty of space to social distance and hope you can make it!!