Thursday January 26th, 2023 – Sunday January 29th, 2023
An ice filled 4-day festival with fun for the entire family!
Pull out your favorite scarf and mittens, bundle the kids up and be sure to grab your camera; you won’t want to miss the faces of those that sit upon the giant ice throne for the first time or stand beside their favorite sculpture.
You can also catch a glimpse of the carvers from DiMartino Ice sculpting right in front of your eyes!
Skilled in their art form, these carvers have trained for many years and can turn a plain block of ice into just about anything.
It’s amazing to watch.
A huge variety of events and activities are scheduled throughout the four-day festival giving you a chance to explore the best of Chambersburg and experience our vibrant Downtown culture for yourself.
Be sure to visit your favorite art galleries, restaurants and boutique stores while enjoying all that Icefest has to offer.
There is so much to see and do, so be sure to check out our schedule of events.
Saturday November 12th, 2022 * 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Get ready for the world’s sweetest, biggest, red dog to grace the town of Waynesboro …. it’s, CLIFFORD!
Join WASD Be the Village Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc. Waynesboro Theatre and First Start Partnerships for Children and Families for our Downtown Window Storywalk kickoff at the Waynesboro Theatre!
Come inside the theatre to select your choice of a Clifford book, including graphic novels!
Books and activities are limited, so mark your calendar to snag your copies!
While attending, go ahead and pre-purchase your $3 movie ticket for the showings of Clifford on Sunday November 27th at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
Ticket cost includes popcorn and drink!
No better way to rest after the Thanksgiving holiday!
Support The Institute by bringing your family to a fall celebration of Pumpkins & Pippins!
Our second annual Pumpkins and Pippins fall festival will be held at Pine Hill Recreation Area, Waynesboro.
12684 Mentzer Gap Rd. Waynesboro, PA
Rain location is the Waynesboro Area Middle School.
A fundraiser for The Institute, the festival includes a full slate of activities and fun for all ages, including a ‘kid zone’ with yard games, a StoryWalk® hike & activity, a photo stand and more.
Pony rides for kids from Serendipity Horse Meadows Farm provide a fun, memorable experience during the festival.
In addition, craft vendors offer a variety of wares.
“We also have a pie walk, a pumpkin patch, and a decorated pumpkin contest,” said Jessica Watson, the Institute’s assistant director and event organizer. “We invite everyone to support The Institute by bringing your family to a fall celebration of Pumpkins & Pippins.”
A star attraction is the ever-popular trebuchet pumpkin launcher, which will run throughout the day sending pumpkins flying through the sky.
Trebuchets are giant catapult devices that originated in medieval times.
“The Institute’s trebuchet was built by volunteers who researched the devices thoroughly to create an authentic working model,” Watson said. “Our trebuchet hurls pumpkins, and it’s great fun to watch how far they fly.”
