Here are featured Lebanon Valley events happening this weekend. Find more events at our Lebanon County Events Calendar, or submit your own events to our Lebanon Valley calendar here.
Events this weekend
Friday, July 25
Poems That Blew My Mind at Hall of Philosophy
10-11 a.m., Friday, July 25 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
Jesse Waters, director of Elizabethtown College’s Bowers Writers House, presents poems that have influenced him as a poet.
Luther Tyree at Lebanon Area Fair
Free | 4 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Luther Tyree will perform at the Lebanon Area Fair in the Wenger Pavilion on Friday, July 25, at 4 p.m.
Men’s Tennis Tournament at Mount Gretna Tennis Courts
4-9 p.m., Friday, July 25 | Mount Gretna Road, Mount Gretna
Join us nightly at the Mount Gretna courts for some great local tennis. Food and drink will be available. Bring a lawn chair, just in case. Send player inquiries to mikessummeremail@hotmail.com. Send sponsorship or other questions to scottshea@gmail.com.
Friday Happy Hour at Heritage Park Pavilion
5-6:30 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 1st Street, Mount Gretna
Join the Campmeeting’s Superintendent, Nate, and your neighbors as we welcome the weekend with a family-friendly social happy hour.
Bring your own beverages. Snacks and food are welcome but not required.
*This event is for Mount Gretna area residents and their guests.
Following the success of last summer’s Happy Hours with Nate, we are happy to return again with more fun, friends, and community this year. This is not just for Campmeeting residents any longer. It is a weekly event intended for our whole Mount Gretna community to socialize, connect, and fellowship with one another.
Bring your own beverages. Many people bring along snacks, food, or whatever they have lying around to share, but it is certainly not a requirement to attend! Oftentimes, we grill hot dogs, easy peasy lemon squeezy. Come as you are, and enjoy!
Kayak Tours of Union Canal Tunnel Park
5:30 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 25th Street Parking Lot, Lebanon
Join Cocoa Kayaks for a unique opportunity to paddle the oldest transportation tunnel in the United States! Kayak a location that kayakers are not normally allowed to go during this one-of-a-kind experience! The Lebanon Historical Society will be sharing historical information about the tunnel.
LOVEBUG – Family-Friendly Dance Performance at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$18.00 | 7 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
LOVEBUG merges intricate movement, playful original poetry, and elaborate costumes and props to create visually compelling dance theatre. Experience a hungry bullfrog’s fly-filled bog, a bustling beehive, the chrysalis of the contemplative caterpillar, and the web of the bella tarantella, in a piece that will spark wonder and discovery in audiences young and old.
Special evening performance: Wear your favorite PJs.
Written and directed by Lauren Tait. Performed by FRWRD Dance Co. Sponsored by the Mim Enck Charitable Foundation. This presentation is a collaboration between Gretna Theatre and Gretna Music.
Arena Tough Truck at Lebanon Area Fair
$20.00 | 7 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Come out to the track at the Lebanon Area Fair on Friday, July 25, for the Arena Tough Truck at 7 p.m.
Sweet Fleet at Lebanon Area Fair
Free | 7 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Visit the Lebanon Area Fair to see Sweet Fleet perform on the Main Stage on Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m.
LOVEBUG – Family-Friendly Dance Performance at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$18.00 | 7:17 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
LOVEBUG merges intricate movement, playful original poetry, and elaborate costumes and props to create visually compelling dance theatre. Experience a hungry bullfrog’s fly-filled bog, a bustling beehive, the chrysalis of the contemplative caterpillar, and the web of the bella tarantella, in a piece that will spark wonder and discovery in audiences young and old.
Special evening performance: Wear your favorite PJs.
Written and directed by Lauren Tait. Performed by FRWRD Dance Co. Sponsored by the Mim Enck Charitable Foundation. This presentation is a collaboration between Gretna Theatre and Gretna Music.
Christmas in July Movie Night at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 8-10 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 203 3rd St., Mount Gretna
Lights, camera, action!
Movie: elf
Themed movie night: Come dressed up for Christmas in July!
New this year: We will be showing family-friendly movies in the Campmeeting Tabernacle or Heritage Park every other Friday. Come to watch, sing along, or just hang out together at our beloved Tabernacle. We will have popcorn and other treats available for purchase. Some movie nights will be themed, and we will encourage participants to get into the spirit of the film by dressing up or adding fun embellishments. This is for all ages!
A freewill donation will be gladly accepted to help fund future events.
Off The Cuff – Comedy Improvised Game Show at The Allen Theatre
$13.71 | 8-9:30 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 36 E. Main St., Annville
Comedy Improvised Game Show hosted by Austin Rittle. Come see four hilarious contestants compete for laughs, points, and the crown!
Saturday, July 26
Future Stars Youth Tournaments at Coleman Memorial Park
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Future Stars offers competitive baseball tournaments that are structured, high-level events where teams from various regions or leagues come together to compete in a series of games, typically organized in a bracket-style format. Locally, the Coleman Memorial Park’s baseball fields play host to this exciting experience, both for players and spectators.
For more information, visit the Future Stars Tournaments website.
Nature Journaling Workshop at Bordner Cabin
Free | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | Sand Siding Road, Jonestown
Join the Swatara Watershed Association in nature journaling at the Bordner Cabin. Artist-in-residence Meg Lemieur will guide a nature journaling workshop — collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections, and explanations about the natural world on paper, using words, pictures, and numbers. You don’t need to be a writer, artist, or naturalist to participate. In this workshop, you will be guided to look closely, notice more, and learn to notate the wild world around the Bordner Cabin. These nature observations will help inform Meg’s final Artist-in-Residence Art Piece — an illustrated map of the Swatara Watershed. It’s your chance to be part of the creative process!
WWII Weekend – Historic Schaefferstown at Alexander Schaeffer Farm
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | North Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown
The Alexander Schaeffer Farm will become a World War II infantry encampment with live battle re-enactments, demonstrations, displays, and tours of the bivouac areas.
Breakfast Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 840 N. 7th St., Lebanon
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery will host Breakfast Trivia on various dates and times, including Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Forged Viking Mead Fest at Lebanon Valley Mall
Free | 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall, Lebanon
Journey to a land of legend and lore in a spirited celebration of old-world craftsmanship, Norse mythology, and the bold flavor of adventure at the Forged Viking Mead Festival!
Raise a horn and savor the rich tradition of mead while exploring handcrafted goods, battle-ready wares, and artisan creations inspired by the seafaring spirit, ancient traditions, and mythic tales of the North.
Admission is free. Mall parking is free. This event will be similar to Renaissance faires/festivals, featuring free entertainment including live music and Viking storytelling.
Costume/prop policy: We encourage anyone attending the Forged Viking Mead Festival to come to the event wearing a themed costume or cosplay. We are very excited to see a variety of Ancient Norse characters from history and mythology! For the safety of those around you, we do ask that if you have any swords, axes, knives, or any other bladed gear that you are bringing as a part of your costume, then these items should be peace-tied into their sheaths. Additionally, arrows should be peace-tied together inside a quiver. Thank you for your cooperation!
Genealogy Research 101 at Lebanon County Historical Society Auditorium
1-3 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 924 Cumberland St., Lebanon
Did you ever want to research your family history, and didn’t know how to get started? Did you ever start to do research and hit roadblocks, or just didn’t know where else to search?
Join the Lebanon County Historical Society on Saturday, July 26, at 1 p.m., in the Historical Society Auditorium for Genealogy Research 101 taught by Abigail “Abbey” Wenger Meyer.
Abbey has over 20 years of experience in genealogy research. Her special interests include genealogy, arts, and history of the Pennsylvania Germans. She has been translating German script documents since 2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and German from Lebanon Valley College and serves as the Archives Chairperson volunteer at LCHS. Abbey lives in North Annville with her husband and son.
July Open House at Isaac Meier Homestead
Free | 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 525 S. College St., Myerstown
This open house will feature guided tours, fleece spinning demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, activities, and more!
Free Flamenco Dance Class at Mount Gretna Playhouse
Free | 1-2 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
This is more than just a dance lesson — it’s your chance to connect with the evening’s incredible performers, explore the rich history and vibrant artistry of flamenco, and even give a few basic steps a try. No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a total beginner or already have a flair for dance, we welcome you to join in. Prefer to keep your feet still for now? Come as a spectator, and soak in the energy, drama, and beauty of this unforgettable art form.
Men’s Tennis Tournament at Mount Gretna Tennis Courts
4-9 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | Mount Gretna Road, Mount Gretna
Join us nightly at the Mount Gretna courts for some great local tennis. Food and drink will be available. Bring a lawn chair, just in case. Send player inquiries to mikessummeremail@hotmail.com. Send sponsorship or other questions to scottshea@gmail.com.
Faith Noel at Lebanon Area Fair
Free | 7 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Faith Noel will perform at the Lebanon Area Fair on Saturday, July 26, in the Wenger Pavilion at 7 p.m.
Flamin’ Dick & The Hot Rods Concert at Lebanon Area Fair
Free | 7 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Finish off fair week with Flamin’ Dick & The Hot Rods on Saturday, July 26, on the Main Stage at 7 p.m.
Demolition Derby at Lebanon Area Fair
$25.00 | 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Come on out to the track at the Lebanon Area Fair on Saturday, July 26, to watch the Demolition Derby at 7:30 p.m.
Apprentice Cabaret at Mount Gretna Timbers
7:30-9 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 350 Timber Road, Lebanon
We invite you to an intimate performance of musical theatre, featuring some of Broadway’s best songs, at the beautiful Mount Gretna Timbers. Join Gretna Theatre’s 2025 Acting Apprentices for a captivating experience filled with storytelling and song you won’t want to miss, directed by Michael Philip O’Brien, musical directed by Dan Kazemi.
This is a pay-what-you-wish performance on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m., and on Saturday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m., and all proceeds from the event go directly toward Gretna Theatre’s Professional Apprentice Program. Dinner will not be served during the performance. Drinks will be available for purchase during the performance. Call the Timbers at 717-964-3601 to make reservations before or after the performance. A reservation is recommended. Space is limited.
The Music of Fleetwood Mac & ABBA With BLEND at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
7:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 3rd Street and Glossbrenner Avenue, Mount Gretna
Our most popular show of last summer is back. BLEND, featuring Gillian Booth, Willa Douglas, and Bea Levicoff, will show off their incredible harmonies as they sing the greatest hits of these two power groups. For further information, check out our website at www.MtGretnaSummerConcerts.org. Come to Pennsylvania’s home for popular music. Note: There is plenty of new free parking at the East Lot of the Mount Gretna Roller Rink. Admission is pay-what-you-want.
Insect Night Life at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Free | 9 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | 100 Museum Road, Stevens
What do insects do at night? How do they see in the dark? The ultraviolet world in which insects live has always intrigued Ryan, and he’ll detail anatomy and life cycle while keeping the main focus on nocturnal insects. You’ll have the opportunity to hold some of the largest live bugs in the world! Next, light stations will be set up to attract insects, where the audience will venture into the darkness to see just what is flying, hopping, and crawling at night.
Sunday, July 27
Future Stars Youth Tournaments at Coleman Memorial Park
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Future Stars offers competitive baseball tournaments that are structured, high-level events where teams from various regions or leagues come together to compete in a series of games, typically organized in a bracket-style format. Locally, the Coleman Memorial Park’s baseball fields play host to this exciting experience, both for players and spectators.
For more information, visit the Future Stars Tournaments website.
WWII Weekend – Historic Schaefferstown at Alexander Schaeffer Farm
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | North Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown
The Alexander Schaeffer Farm will become a World War II infantry encampment with live battle re-enactments, demonstrations, displays, and tours of the bivouac areas.
Free Jazz Worship Service at Mount Gretna Playhouse
10-11 a.m., Sunday, July 27 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
This free service is open to everyone — come as you are, and leave with a lifted spirit! So What! jazz trio and Pastor John Overman from Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Enola, PA, return to lead this uplifting, non-denominational gathering. Organized by Gretna Music.
Quittapahilla Audubon Society Field Trip at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Free | 10-11 a.m., Sunday, July 27 | 100 Museum Road, Stevens
A field trip will be held on Sunday, July 27, for butterflies, dragonflies, and their habitat. This will be an observation via binoculars of butterflies and dragonflies at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area visitor center meadows. Meet at 2:30 p.m. at the visitor center parking lot. Contact leader Fritz Heilman at 717-273-0487. The leader would like a phone call, if possible, to know of your plans to attend.
MGSoA Annual Student Show 2025 at Hall of Philosophy
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
Show support, and encourage our gifted student artists. View and buy art at our Annual Student Art Show. Please join us on Sunday, July 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hall of Philosophy. More information to be announced. Learn about our school at MGSoA.org.
Forged Viking Mead Fest at Lebanon Valley Mall
Free | 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall, Lebanon
Journey to a land of legend and lore in a spirited celebration of old-world craftsmanship, Norse mythology, and the bold flavor of adventure at the Forged Viking Mead Festival!
Raise a horn and savor the rich tradition of mead while exploring handcrafted goods, battle-ready wares, and artisan creations inspired by the seafaring spirit, ancient traditions, and mythic tales of the North.
Admission is free. Mall parking is free. This event will be similar to Renaissance faires/festivals, featuring free entertainment including live music and Viking storytelling.
Costume/prop policy: We encourage anyone attending the Forged Viking Mead Festival to come to the event wearing a themed costume or cosplay. We are very excited to see a variety of Ancient Norse characters from history and mythology! For the safety of those around you, we do ask that if you have any swords, axes, knives, or any other bladed gear that you are bringing as a part of your costume, then these items should be peace-tied into their sheaths. Additionally, arrows should be peace-tied together inside a quiver. Thank you for your cooperation!
Men’s Tennis Tournament at Mount Gretna Tennis Courts
4-9 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | Mount Gretna Road, Mount Gretna
Join us nightly at the Mount Gretna courts for some great local tennis. Food and drink will be available. Bring a lawn chair, just in case. Send player inquiries to mikessummeremail@hotmail.com. Send sponsorship or other questions to scottshea@gmail.com.
Salsa Your Heart Out at WEPA Empowerment Center Inc.
$15.00 – $25.00 | 6-8 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 9 S. 9th St., Lebanon
Come “Salsa Your Heart Out” on Sunday, July 27, from 6-8 p.m., and help us raise money to support the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Fund!
Music in the Park at Coleman Memorial Park
6-8 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Enjoy live music from the outdoor Memorial Amphitheater at Coleman Memorial Park! Admission is by donation, and food will be available for purchase.
The remaining 2025 schedule:
July 27 – Authentic Unlimited & Tru-Vintage
Aug. 3 – Brian Free & Assurance
Aug. 10 – Perfect Harmony
Aug. 17 – The Whisnauts
Aug. 24 – Gold City
First Listen at Mount Gretna Playhouse
Free | 6:45-7:05 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
First Listen invites you to enjoy free, 20-minute mini-concerts featuring the impressive talents of local student musicians. These delightful performances take place before most of our main events. Stay tuned for more details.
Schaefferstown Fountain Park Services at Schaefferstown Fountain Park
Free | 7-8:15 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | South Market Street, Schaefferstown
July 27 – Teen Challenge Choir with testimonies
Mount Gretna Bible Festival – Choir Festival at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 3rd and Glossbrenner avenues, Mount Gretna
A mass choir of over 100 volunteer singers from the region will present an inspiring program of varied styles of sacred music. Linda Tedford will serve as guest conductor. A freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by Loser’s Music. Concert made possible by the Estate of Douglas Troutman.
Emmett Cohen Trio & Emmet Cohen at Mount Gretna Playhouse
7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Headlining regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, Emmet Cohen is one of this generation’s pivotal figures in jazz music. He is the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards and has been viewed millions of times online on his “Live From Emmet’s Place.”
Promoted events coming up soon
Friday, July 25
LOVEBUG – Family-Friendly Dance Performance at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$18.00 | 7 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
LOVEBUG merges intricate movement, playful original poetry, and elaborate costumes and props to create visually compelling dance theatre. Experience a hungry bullfrog’s fly-filled bog, a bustling beehive, the chrysalis of the contemplative caterpillar, and the web of the bella tarantella, in a piece that will spark wonder and discovery in audiences young and old.
Special evening performance: Wear your favorite PJs.
Written and directed by Lauren Tait. Performed by FRWRD Dance Co. Sponsored by the Mim Enck Charitable Foundation. This presentation is a collaboration between Gretna Theatre and Gretna Music.
LOVEBUG – Family-Friendly Dance Performance at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$18.00 | 7:17 p.m., Friday, July 25 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
LOVEBUG merges intricate movement, playful original poetry, and elaborate costumes and props to create visually compelling dance theatre. Experience a hungry bullfrog’s fly-filled bog, a bustling beehive, the chrysalis of the contemplative caterpillar, and the web of the bella tarantella, in a piece that will spark wonder and discovery in audiences young and old.
Special evening performance: Wear your favorite PJs.
Written and directed by Lauren Tait. Performed by FRWRD Dance Co. Sponsored by the Mim Enck Charitable Foundation. This presentation is a collaboration between Gretna Theatre and Gretna Music.
Saturday, July 26
Nature Journaling Workshop at Bordner Cabin
Free | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, July 26 | Sand Siding Road, Jonestown
Join the Swatara Watershed Association in nature journaling at the Bordner Cabin. Artist-in-residence Meg Lemieur will guide a nature journaling workshop — collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections, and explanations about the natural world on paper, using words, pictures, and numbers. You don’t need to be a writer, artist, or naturalist to participate. In this workshop, you will be guided to look closely, notice more, and learn to notate the wild world around the Bordner Cabin. These nature observations will help inform Meg’s final Artist-in-Residence Art Piece — an illustrated map of the Swatara Watershed. It’s your chance to be part of the creative process!
Sunday, July 27
Free Jazz Worship Service at Mount Gretna Playhouse
10-11 a.m., Sunday, July 27 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
This free service is open to everyone — come as you are, and leave with a lifted spirit! So What! jazz trio and Pastor John Overman from Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Enola, PA, return to lead this uplifting, non-denominational gathering. Organized by Gretna Music.
Salsa Your Heart Out at WEPA Empowerment Center Inc.
$15.00 – $25.00 | 6-8 p.m., Sunday, July 27 | 9 S. 9th St., Lebanon
Come “Salsa Your Heart Out” on Sunday, July 27, from 6-8 p.m., and help us raise money to support the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship Fund!
Tuesday, July 29
Lebanon Singing Cedars at Zion Lutheran Church
Free | 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, July 29 | 28 N. 9th St., Rear, Lebanon
We need more singers. If you like to sing, please join us for a night of fun!
Saturday, August 2
Cornhole Tournament at Blue Bird Inn
$20.00 | 12-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2 | 2387 Cornwall Road, Lebanon
Grab a partner, and register your team. Cost is $20 per two-person team. All proceeds go to the Community Fire Department of Cornwall Borough. First place is $100, second place is a $50 gift card, and third place is a swag bag. Text 717-926-3423 for registration/questions. Bring cash for raffle baskets!
Gretna Music’s Tour of Homes at Mount Gretna Playhouse
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna residents open their doors for a self-guided walking tour. Get a glimpse inside the cottages, homes, historic buildings, and gardens of our unique community.
Cost is $25 in advance, $30 day of tour, and $5 for ages 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Gretna Music.
Monday, August 4
The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$25.00 | 7:30-10 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”
This two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including ‘I Will Always Love You,’ ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody,’ ‘How Will I Know,’ ‘One Moment in Time,’ ‘I Have Nothing,’ ‘Run to You,’ ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All,’ ‘Greatest Love of All,’ ‘I’m Every Woman,’ ‘Queen of the Night,’ ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop),’ ‘Million Dollar Bill,’ and more.
The Greatest Love of All has wowed audiences across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, and continues to gather glowing reviews worldwide.
* Not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
Presented by the Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival.
Tuesday, August 5
Chris Ruggiero Living the Dream Tour at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$25.00 | 7:30-10 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Chris Ruggiero takes his audences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll, breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on the PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials.
Presented by the Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival.
Wednesday, August 6
The Everly Brothers Experience at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$25.00 | 7:30-10 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
The Zmed Brothers based out of Nashville, Tennessee have celebrated the pivotal music and history of the Everly Brothers’ legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the U.S. and overseas in numerous prestigious venues.
Presented by the Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival.
Friday, August 8
Doug’s Legacy Charity Golf Tournament at Lebanon Country Club
$150.00 – $600.00 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8 | 3375 Oak St., Lebanon
Doug’s Legacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aids children in need of a prosthetic. The organization was founded in memory of Doug Meyer, who lost his leg in a farming accident at age 10. Doug passed away in 2021, but through this organization, his legacy lives on.
Saturday, August 9
Fifth Annual James Biever Memorial 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at Lebanon Expo Center
7-11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 9 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Join us on Saturday, Aug. 9, for the fifth annual James Biever Memorial Run! We are excited to announce we have added a 10K but still offer the 5K and one-mile fun run and walk. Support your local first responders by participating in this special race!
Race options:
🏃 10K and 5K (timed, mostly flat and shaded course)
🚶 1-Mile Fun Run and Walk with a Scavenger Hunt
Event schedule:
📋 Registration starts at 7 a.m.
🏁 10K/5K starts at 8 a.m.
🔍 1-mile fun run and walk with a scavenger hunt starts at 10 a.m.
Saturday, August 23
Nickolas Sieber’s Traditional Jazz and Ragtime Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook
$25.00 – $40.00 | 12-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 | 58 Church Road, Manheim
Nickolas Sieber, 25, of Elizabethtown, is pleased to announce his Traditional Jazz & Ragtime Festival is slated for Saturday, Aug. 23, at 58 Church Road, Manheim.
Sieber’s festival will include performances from renowned artists, Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins, duet, of NYC, Ramona Baker, pianist, of NYC, Gavin Rice, banjoist, of Rochester, NY, and the Blackbird Society Orchestra, of Philadelphia, PA. In addition to music, professional dancers, Roddy Caravella and Gretchen Fenston, will lead a 1920s dance lesson of the Peabody. A social dance of foxtrots, tangos, swing, and more will run throughout the course of the festival. Off the dance floor, the excitement of a 1920s lawn party will continue with pre-war car rides, a croquet tournament, fashion displays, and special guest R.W. Tintypes offering authentic 19th-century tintype photography sittings. Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook will prepare the bill of fare available for purchase.
“It has been my passion to share America’s rich history from the turn of the 20th century through WWII with my younger generation. Many people do not recognize that this was an era of exciting changes in music, fashion, architecture, art, and innovations. From hot new dances with jazz music, to the thrill of the automobile, the Machine Era was a thrilling time to live in! Now, thanks to my festival, people will have an opportunity to experience the attractions of this forgotten generation!”
Saturday, August 30
International Play Music on Your Porch Day at Mount Gretna Playhouse
2-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna will join thousands of communities across 70+ countries and all 50 states for the 12th annual Make Music On Your Porch Day. It’s a day where music and community come together in perfect harmony. Soak in the melodies of talented local musicians.
If you would like to perform, contact Gretna Music.
Swing Dance Classes with Rhythm Lounge at Hall of Philosophy
5-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
The Rhythm Lounge is a local collective with the goal of bringing you some of the best dance instructors, choreographers, and genuinely fun and kind people who know how to teach and work consistently on improving your experience on the dance floor. This class is for all levels.
Carla Crowen has been teaching Lindy Hop and other forms of vintage swing dancing for over 20 years. She has traveled the globe as an invited instructor and artist of swing dancing in order to share her passion and knowledge. She is currently the creator and director of The Rhythm Lounge (Lindy Central) and is working hard to cultivate a strong community of dance in the central Pennsylvania area. See Gretna Music website to register.
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