2/01/2026 Saturday's Events
Events are free unless otherwise indicated by a dollar sign $ Official IceFest events are underlined
8-11am
$ Pancake Breakfast at Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 S. Second St. The menu is pancakes, eggs, sausage & beverages. Tickets are $8 and $2 for under 8yr. old.
9am-12pm
$ – Run Your Ice Off 5K Walk Up Registration $ and Packet Pick-Up at the Heritage Center/Chamber Office, 100 Lincoln Way East. Go to TimberHillTiming.com to register or for route. >> More Details
9am-5pm
Pick up your stuffie from the annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Coyle Free Library. The sleepover slideshow will be posted to their Facebook page.
9am-6pm
Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from King to Washington St. and Lincoln Way from 2nd St. to Black Ave.
10-10:45am
Cumberland Valley School of Music‘s Sample Acting Class with Bailey Hovermale will be at Central Presbyterian Church, on the square. 40 W. Lincoln Way West
10am-2pm
Drop-in for FREE and observe a Chambersburg Ballet class from 10am – 11:15am. And observe work throughs of Act 1 of “Winter Showcase” from 11:30am-12:45pm & of “Firebird” from 1pm-2pm. Q&A with Brian Grant, Artistic Director during breaks. Capitol Theatre Main Stage, 159 S. Main Street
10am-3pm
Cumberland Valley School of Music‘s Coloring Room will be at Central Presbyterian Church, on the square. 40 Lincoln Way West
10am-4pm
$ – Icing on the Cake (sponsored by WellSpan Health) come see and taste amazing artistic cakes that have been crafted by bakers of all skill levels from children, students, home bakers, and professionals. The theme is Medieval Times. Tickets will be available for purchase to vote on your favorite cakes in all skill categories. NEW LOCATION-First Evangelical Lutheran Church, just around the corner of Main at 43 West Washington Street. >> More Details
$ – Food Truck Fest on the Square and along Main Street >> More Details
“Imagine”, open exhibition of works by local artists at the Old Jail, 175 E. King St. 717-264-1667
10:30am-7:30pm
“Penn’s Woods Printmakers: All Media Show”, 11/30 Visitors’ Center, on the square next to Central Presbyterian Church. Also on display: Chambersburg Quilt Guild’s 2025 Raffle Quilt AND Artwork by CAMS South 8th grade art club. 717-816-7568
11am
$ – Quickfire Icing Challenge at Icing on the Cake (sponsored by WellSpan Health)- all three Judges will compete head-to-head to decorate a cake in this year’s medieval theme in 30 MINUTES! >> More Details
11-11:30am
Cumberland Valley School of Music‘s Sample Music Class for ages newborn-5 with Heather McEndree will be at Central Presbyterian Church, on the square. 40 Lincoln Way West
11:45am-12:15pm
Cumberland Valley School of Music‘s Sample Ukulele Class with Heather McEdree will be at Central Presbyterian Church, on the square. 40 Lincoln Way West
11am-8pm
LIVE Artist Demos at The Foundry Art Market, 54 Lincoln Way West*, 717-261-0706 *NEW LOCATION
12-3pm
$ – Chili Q- (Pit Master Sponsor – Orrstown Bank) Chili, BBQ, live music and more on North Main Street. >> More Details
12-4pm
$ – Beer Garden! (sponsored by The Floor Trader Outlet of Chambersburg) Stop by for a frosty beverage in the outdoor Beer Garden on N. Main St. near the Chili Q. >> More Details
12:30-1:30pm
Cumberland Valley School of Music‘s Folk Instrument Demo with Frank Maietta will be at Central Presbyterian Church, on the square. 40 Lincoln Way West
1-1:30pm
$ – Wing-Off! (sponsored by Legendz Bar) Like wings? Join us for the Wing-Off inside the Chili Q. You could win a VISA gift card. >> More Details
1:30-2pm
$ – Hot Pepper Eating Contest! (sponsored by Home Food Services) Can you handle the heat?? If so, join us inside the Chili Q. You could win a VISA gift card. >> More Details
1:45-2:45pm
Cumberland Valley School of Music‘s Sample Piano Lesson with Marie Hershey will be at Central Presbyterian Church, on the square. 40 Lincoln Way West
2pm
$ – Award Ceremony for Judged Categories at Icing on the Cake (sponsored by WellSpan Health) >> More Details
3pm
$ – People’s Choice Awarded at Icing on the Cake >> More Details
Cumberland Valley School of Music’s Symphonic Band Concert at the Central Presbyterian Church, on the square. 40 Lincoln Way West
3:30pm
FREE Cake at Icing on the Cake (while supplies last) (sponsored by WellSpan Health) >> More Details
5-8pm
Open Mic Night! FREE to perform and for those who just want to enjoy the show. Registration REQUIRED for performers, and is requested for audience and guests of performers. Bring your talent to the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 15 S Main St.
For more info call Evan Crider at 717-552-2977 ext. 104, email at ecrider@explorefrank lin countypa.com, or visit https://www.explorefranklin county pa.com /acappella-unplugged/
5:30-10pm
$ – Capitol Theatre Center & Keystone Health present GALENTINE’S EVENT II starring The Boy Band Project. Doors open at 5:30pm for shopping, treats, wine & cocktails. Show starts at 7pm.
Tickets available at thecapitoltheatre.org
6:15-9pm
$ – Benchfield Farms IceFest Horse & Wagon Rides and Carriage Rides. (sponsored by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau). Sit back, relax, and enjoy the glistening beauty of dozens of ice sculptures along Main Street. Rides load at The Grant Street Loft, 227 Grant Street, near Broad Street. Stay toasty in the warming station, and enjoy the ice sculptures at The Loft.
Book tickets at www.icefestpa.com/events >> More Details
7-8pm
Spice Up the Ice with Pyrophoric Fire Dance Troupe (sponsored by Bunting’s Fireplace & Stove Inc.) FREE performance in the Chambers Fort Park on North Main Street >> More Details
