Dear Visitor ,
It seems just yesterday that the summer was beginning, then we were preparing for the Battle Anniversary and the annual reenactment. As I look out today across historic Gettysburg, the weather is cooling and we are preparing for the Annual Wine Festival, harvest season and the Apple Harvest Festival. Before we know it, we will be talking about Dedication Day and the Remembrance Day Parade. This is one of my favorite times of year to walk the battlefields and remember, to stroll the streets filled with shops and restaurants, and to explore the countryside brimming with apples ready to be picked. Hope to see you soon!
Stacey Fox
The Gettysburg CVB |
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It's Wine Time! This Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12th & 13th, head to Gettysburg for the 5th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. Held at Gateway Gettysburg at the intersection of Route 15 and 30, the festival is rain or shine. The event, hosted by the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Bobby Rahal Lexus, is sure to be a weekend of fine wine, great music and beautiful weather. To learn more, visit www.gettysburgwine.com.
After the festival, plan to visit our local wineries in their tasting rooms to see how wine is made. The area's newest winery is Reid's Orchard & Winery, 2135 Buchanan Valley Road in Orrtanna. Reid's offers wines from their own IPM grown grapes, hard cider and fruit wines from their own orchard's fruits. Next stop is yet another new winery to the area, Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Road in Biglerville, which opened last summer. You decide what you like more, the wine or the stunning views. Catch a "Hauser After Hours" September 18 & 25 and again in October; be sure to check out the calendar. Don't miss the areas oldest winery, Adams County Winery, located at 251 Peach Tree Road in Orrtanna. Tours are available, as well as a variety of special events throughout the year. You can also visit their wine shop at 25 Chambersburg Street in downtown Gettysburg.
Visitors to the area will also discover the new Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail that includes wineries, farm markets, orchards, nurseries, and more. There is so much to discover, bring your special someone, your girlfriends, or your Mom and taste the fruits of Adams County! |
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History, Antiques and a whole lot more There isn't enough room to write about all of the unbelievable events in store for Gettysburg and our surrounding community. So, when you are done reading about a few of the highlights, jump over to the events calendar at gettysburg.travel and then decide when you are coming!
This weekend, September 12, check out the 35th Annual East Berlin Colonial Day where you can see crafters creating their wares just as they did in the colonial days! And come hungry, you won't be disappointed.
Next weekend, check out the WWII Living History Weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site where you can sit in on a mock Army Air Force Fighter mission briefing, among other interesting living history programs and speakers. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday. That same weekend, stop by the 18th Annual Adams County Heritage Festival for culture from around the world. The festival takes place at the Gettysburg Rec Park. September 19 also kicks off the annual Fall Frolic at Boyds Bear Country - fun for the whole family! The weekend of September 26 & 27, be sure to be in Gettysburg for a special screening of a 45-minute preview film for the Ken Burn's series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" at 5:30 pm at the National Park. During the day, spend time at the Gettysburg Fall Outdoor Antique Show on the Lincoln Square. The next day, take a short drive west to Fairfield for the Annual Pippinfest. The 26th also kicks off the annual Pumpkin Patch at Land of Little Horses every weekend through October 18! October is also filled with events, including the National Apple Harvest Festival the first two weekends in October. This is so much fun, you might have to go both weekends - unbelievable food, spectacular crafts, free entertainment and a petting zoo for the kids. Be sure to take the orchard tour while you're there, both breathtaking and informative! October 24 & 25 be sure to visit the Autumn Civil War Collector & Gun Show hosted by Thomas Publications at the Allstar Events Complex.
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Thank you for joining our newsletter to learn more about Gettysburg and Adams County, PA. We hope you visit often, enjoy each stay and let us know how we can help you plan your next visit.
Sincerely,
Stacey Fox
Gettysburg Convention Visitors Bureau
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What's Your Gettysburg Passion? |
If we were asked to use one word to describe visitors to Gettysburg and surrounding Adams County, that word would be PASSIONATE. You return over and over to do something new or relive the history that is Gettysburg. You bring your children, grandchildren, parents, friends and relatives.
We want to hear from our visitors what your passion is for Gettysburg. Send us your name, a photo of you and "your Gettysburg passion" to sfox@gettysburg.travel.
With your permission, we will use real visitors to tell others in our 2010 visitor guide, website and advertising why they should come to Gettysburg.
For some, the passion will be the history, others the events, maybe antique shopping - or just the small town charm. Whatever it is, we want to hear from you!
Adams County Apples
Period Music
Lincoln Statue,
David Wills House
Sunrise on the
National Park
Civilian Living History
Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum |
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