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Gettysburg Events Schedule

Here is the Gettysburg Events schedule. Want to know when the next living history reenactment will be? Or what festival will take place during your visit? The Gettysburg Events schedule has the answer!

I suggest you print out this page each month, highlight the events you want to attend, and hang it on the refrigerator.

If you need to see which day of the week an event falls on, use this handy little calendar. Or if you want a monthly email reminder about the best upcoming events, sign up for my Gettysburg Events newsletter.

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March

5-7 5th Annual Reenactor Appreciation Weekend featuring various free events, guest speakers, receptions, a period fashion review, Civil War tea, Grand Ball and much more. All eras of history are welcome from Napoleonic to the Civil War to WWII and beyond. Admission is free to all registered reenactors and living historians in period attire. Events are also open to the public for a small charge. If you are interested in presenting a talk or demonstration, please contact graw2010@reenactorsrock.com Registration ends at 5pm on February 24.
7 WGTY 107.7 FM broadcasts another Country Show from the in the Majestic Theater at 4pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
7 The Atwater-Donnelly Duo performs a blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance in the Seminary Ridge Chapel at 7:30pm. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! Free and open to the public with offerings collected. Call 717-338-3000 for more info.
3 15th Annual Women's Health & Wellness Conference in the Gettysburg College Union Building. The event focuses on education, relaxation, pampering, and fellowship. In addition to the keynote speaker the conference includes breakout sessions of health and wellness topics, Friday night dance, breakfast and lunch and much more. (Optional Saturday night program available). Early registration is requested. Call Cindy Gilbert at 717-337-4272, option 1.
11 Land Conservancy of Adams County Annual Member Dinner (nonmembers welcome) plus Silent Auction at 5:30pm in the Historic Gettysburg Hotel. See the website to make reservations. Deadline is February 26.
13 Disco the night away with ABBA - The Music performing hits including "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," and "Mama Mia," wearing vintage costumes, in the Majestic Theater at 8pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
18 Mosccow Festival Ballet presents Cinderella, a full-length ballet in three acts, in the Majestic Theater at 7:30pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
20 Spend an evening with the Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from 5pm to 7:30pm. Learn about the history and conservation of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting and spend time viewing it. Call 1-877-874-2478 to order tickets. Space is limited!
20-21 Clean Break Flyball Tournament from 8am-4pm at the All-Star Events Complex. Flyball is a team sport for teams of 4 to 6 dogs and handlers. For more information, contact Jennifer Menges at 717-542-6533.
27 Boyds Bear Country's Most Humongous Easter Egg Hunt with 35,000 colorful plastic eggs. Admission is free and open to the public. Sessions: 11am for ages 0-2 (with parent), 12 noon for ages 3-5, 1pm for ages 6-8, and 2pm for ages 9-12. Bring your own basket.
27-28 3rd annual Gettysburg Bike Show & Expo (motorcycles) at the Allstar Funland. No entry fee to show your bike, plus the chance to win $1,000. Also fashion shows, contests, prizes, and over 150 vendors. Call Robert M. Farrell, Sr at (717)309-3881 or email him at rfarrellsr@gmail.com for more info.
30 Joanna Pascale, a vocalist with a 3 piece backup, performs in the Gettysburg High School Auditorium at 7:30pm. Contact the Gettysburg Community Concert Association at 717-334-5738.
Every Sunday Authentic Civil War chapel worship services held in the U.S. Christian Commission Museum in GAR Hall on E. Middle St. from 10am to 11am. Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inspires all in attendance. Modern clothing or period attire both welcome.

April

3 Winter's Palette culinary tasting event at the Gettysburg Hotel on the square. Area restaurants are showcased at this very popular event, and tickets sell out quickly! Participating caterers and restaurants include The Altland House Hospitality Group, Avenue Restaurant, Biggerstaff's Catering, Inn at Herr Ridge, Mister Ed's, The NEW A-ville Inn, Restaurant 1863, and Sodexo Dining Service/Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Village. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce. $35 for Adams County Chamber of Commerce members; $40 for non-members. Contact Jennifer McCleaf at 717-334-8151 for tickets and more details.
4 Easter Sunday
8 Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Motown Records with The Temptations in the Majestic Theater at 7:30pm. Singers include Otis Williams (the last original member), Terry Weeks, G. C. Cameron, Ron Tyson, and Jon Herndon. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
9 Spring Jazz Ensemble and Camerata Concert in the Majestic Theater at 8pm. Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Free admission.
9 Free Pinwheel Planting in the front yard of the Adams County Children's Advocacy Center. Plant a pinwheel to represent a child that has visited the CAC. Contact Petula Yingling at 717-337-9888.
10 Wind Symphony Concert in the Majestic Theater at 8pm. Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Free admission.
16-17 Die Fledermaus Opera with Symphony Orchestra in the Majestic Theater at 8pm. Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Free admission.
16-18 Ghost Quest Investigation Weekend with Ghosts of Gettysburg at the James Gettys Hotel. Join author Mark Nesbitt, medium Laine Crosby, Patty Wilson, and Scott Crownover for a weekend of Ghost Hunting at the historic James Gettys Hotel. Learn about the theories, equipment, and best practices of Ghost Investigating and get hands-on experience on real investigations led by Mark and Laine. Call the hotel for prices: 1-888-900-5275.
17 Spend an evening with the Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from 5pm to 7:30pm. Learn about the history and conservation of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting and spend time viewing it. Call 1-877-874-2478 to order tickets. Space is limited!
18 Symphony Band Concert in the Majestic Theater at 3pm. Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Free admission.
23 Community T-Shirt Day, wear your Adams County Children's Advocacy Center T-shirt on this day to show your support for the CAC.
25 The Boston Shawm & Sackbutt Ensemble, a premier early music group, performs in the Seminary Ridge Chapel at 7:30pm. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! Free and open to the public with offerings collected. Call 717-338-3000 for more info.
27 See the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder come to life in the Majestic Theater at 10am and 1pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
28 Pinwheels to Prevent Child Abuse Symposium from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center. Register online.
Every Sunday Authentic Civil War chapel worship services held in the U.S. Christian Commission Museum in GAR Hall on E. Middle St. from 10am to 11am. Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inspires all in attendance. Modern clothing or period attire both welcome.

If you notice an error here or have an event that you would like added, please contact me and I'll add it to the Gettysburg Events schedule. I will keep this list as accurate and up to date as possible!

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