Although the one-mile race is considered the first event, ChambersFest doesn't officially begin until 5 p.m. Friday, July 17, with the Gala and Kick-off at The Capitol Theatre's Wood Center parking lot.
For more information or to see a complete schedule of events, go to www.chambersburg.org
Here are some of the highlights from ChambersFest:
Saturday, July 11
Sixth annual Tim and Susan Cook Memorial ChambersFest One-Mile Race. Same-day registration at 7 a.m. at the Chambersburg YMCA, 570 E. McKinley St. Races begin at 8 a.m. for women and girls, 8:30 a.m. for men and boys and a fun run/walk at 9 a.m. Ceremony to follow. Begins at Chambersburg Area Middle School and ends at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Cost is $15; $20 with shirt (while supplies last). To register, call Kathy Leedy at 717-264-7101, ext. 204 or, go to www.chambersburg.org for a registration form.
Friday, July 17
Gala Opening and Kick-off. Begins at 5 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre's Wood Center parking lot. TGIF entertainment by Nancy and Jody who perform island music. The concert will move to Central Presbyterian Church, 40 Lincoln Way West, if there is inclement weather.
Guitar Hero exhibition, $1 per song.
Franklin County Historical Society exhibit "Made in Franklin County: Historical Discoveries in Our Own Backyard." Old Jail, 175 E. King St. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Continues through October.
Council for the Arts reception, exhibit "Local Color." Exhibit of paintings by Bob Schropp and Terry Shotton. Free reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 17. Continues through Friday, Aug. 28. Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 717-264-6883.
Chambersburg Quilt Guild Quilt Show, "Treasures in the Attic." Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main St. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Free. Go to www chambersburgquiltguild.org , for more information.
Saturday, July 18
Celebrate! The Arts at Old Market Day. Various events from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two major locations: Courthouse Plaza Stage, Lincoln Way East at Memorial Square; and The Capitol Theatre stage, 159 S. Main St. Vendors, entertainment and more.
Tours of jail. The historic Old Jail and current Franklin County Jail will be open for tours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with shuttle bus service to the new jail from Southgate Shopping Center leaving every half hour beginning at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m. Warden John Wetzel will speak about Franklin County's three jails.
Monday, July 20
Pet Parade/Pet Tricks. Hawthorne Arena at Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave. Competition categories include biggest, smallest, historical costume and most unusual. New this year is pet tricks. Registration at 5 p.m. Parade at 5:45 p.m. Pet tricks follow the parade. Entry fee is $4 person, which includes two categories. Admission by cash donation. Benefits Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter.
Wednesday, July 22
Franklin County Jeopardy. Wilson College's new science center. Game begins at 6:30 p.m. Event is held in conjunction with Franklin County's 225th anniversary. For more information or to put together a team, call Kathy Leedy or Bonnie Rotz at 717-264-7101.
Civil War seminar. Five-day seminar focuses on Stonewall Jackson. Plaza Hotel, Hagerstown, Md. For information on the seminar, call Cindy Baker at 717-264-7101 or go to www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org .
