Calendar of Events
Upcoming events in Gettysburg and Adams County
Gettysburg hosts special events throughout the year, from Civil War commemorations to bluegrass festivals, antique shows to holiday celebrations. Plan your visit around these exciting events.
May 2006
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
May 18-21
The 52nd Semi-Annual Bluegrass Festival at Granite Hill Campground. Over 40 hours of live bluegrass music featuring Rhonda Vincent & The Rage and Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press.
Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show
May 20
39th Semi-Annual antique show featuring 125 dealers in downtown Gettysburg. 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rain or shine.
Memorial Day Ceremony
May 29
Annual Memorial Day observance at Gettysburg National Cemetery. Parade and wreath-laying ceremony.
June 2006
Battle Anniversary Events
June 30 - July 4
Commemorative activities marking the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Living history programs, special tours, and ceremonies.
July 2006
Battle Anniversary Commemoration
July 1-3
Special programs marking the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Ranger-led programs, living history, and memorial services.
Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day in historic Gettysburg with fireworks, parades, and family activities.
August 2006
The Gettysburg Championship
August 25-27
Duramed FUTURES Tour golf tournament at The Links at Gettysburg. $75,000 purse. Clinics, Pro-AM, and three-round championship.
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
August 17-20
Summer edition of the Bluegrass Festival at Granite Hill Campground.
September 2006
Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show
September 16
Fall edition of the Semi-Annual antique show in downtown Gettysburg.
Apple Harvest Festival
September - October
Celebrate apple season in Adams County with orchard tours, cider pressing, and fall festivities.
November 2006
Remembrance Day
November 18-19
Annual commemoration of the Gettysburg Address. Parade, illumination of over 3,500 candles on soldiers' graves, and living history programs.
Have an event to submit?
Contact us to have your event included in our calendar.