Nestled in the foothills of the Tuscarora Mountains; Mercersburg is a quaint town with a historic past.
Our Springfest is a large one-day festival, which attracts a wide variety of crafters, artisans, jewelers, food vendors, civic groups, and local businesses that participate.
Downtown merchants and restaurants are also in full swing during the festivities.
The popular Amish Donuts will be joining us again, as well as Cold Spring Hollow Distillery and Rough Edges Brewing (offering samplings and bottle purchases).
The JBHS Indoor Guard & Percussion will be present a program.
The JBHS Music Boosters will also be sponsoring the PA Farm Show Milkshake Machine, you will definitely want to stop by and get yours!
This event is a way for the community to celebrate small town, main street America; local businesses could use your support more than ever.
Celebrate the annual opening of Renfrew for its 47th operating season.
Activities include tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, historic demonstrations, family fun area, and so much more on our 107-acre historic Pennsylvania German farmstead in beautiful Waynesboro.
EVENT HIGHTLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Tours of the 1812 Royer House & Farmstead Outbuildings
Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
Historic Craft Demonstrations
Rug-hooking
Chair Caning
Hearth Cooking
Tailoring
Tinsel Painting
Wool Carding & Spinning
Special Mill Archeology Presentation with Will Sheppard at 11:00am
Dedication of Longrifle Exhibit Case Donated by Frank Davis at 1:00pm
Visitors Center Gallery & Gift Shop Open
Explore our gardens, trails, and grounds
Our Visitors Center gift shop and exhibit galleries will also be open along with the Royer farmstead outbuildings for all to enjoy.
Guests will be taught the basics of early nineteenth-century open hearth cooking techniques by preparing their own period meal under the guidance of our domestic life historians in period dress.
Menu selections reflect the seasonal ingredients available to local families like the Royers during the early nineteenth century and can be tailored to participants’ dietary needs.
You will learn about historic hearth equipment, how it works, and use it safely to create a delicious and hearty repast.
Nothing tastes better than a hearth-cooked meal made by your own two hands!
To learn more or to register for a date listed below, Click Here
Members of the CVBA network and CI supporters are invited to partake in light drinks and snacks while enjoying this beautiful 30-acre site, or truly soak yourself in history by stepping into their 18th Century Tavern and try a genuine historic charcuterie, stew and perhaps even a drink tasting or two.
CI focuses on Culture and Nature, and so will celebrate the Welsh and Irish holidays (Saint David’s Day March 1st, Saint Patrick Day March 17th) with this mixer with meals and drinks inspired by both cultures. Contact us here, to RSVP.
