Tank enthusiasts and history buffs will find their engines revving at the 51st Annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally, where the Hagerstown Aviation Museum transforms into a living timeline of military might. The event, hosted by the Washington Area Collectors/Blue and Gray Military Vehicle Trust, rolls into Hagerstown, Maryland, on May 30 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing privately owned vehicles from World War II to the present. Visitors can explore more than 200 vendor spaces featuring collectibles, surplus, and memorabilia, while proceeds benefit the museum and veterans’ causes. Admission is by donation, and show vehicles enter free at 18450 Showalter Road, Building 8.
If you think produce can’t be the root of excitement, you haven’t visited the area’s farmers markets – where the only thing fresher than the veggies are the puns. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, North Square Farmers Market transforms 159 South Main St. in Chambersburg into a hub of South Central Pennsylvania’s finest local flavors, courtesy of the Downtown Business Council. Shoppers find everything from produce and meats to artisan crafts, all sold by local farmers and entrepreneurs in a lively setting with free kids’ activities and live music. Just down the road, Mainstreet Waynesboro presents Market at the Park, an open-air market at 25 E. Main St. in downtown Waynesboro, operating Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The market features live music, local vendors, fresh meats, produce, baked goods, and homemade items, all with a mission to support the community’s small businesses. For those who prefer to sleep in, the Downtown Farmers Market in Hagerstown, Md., offers a Sunday option from noon to 4 p.m. at Hub City Brewery, 25 W. Church St. This event brings together artisan, craft, and produce vendors, providing a convenient, centralized shopping experience for downtown residents and employees. Lettuce romaine friends and turnip at these markets—there’s a-peeling finds and berry good times for all
Children and families are invited to a scavenger hunt Saturday at the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike in Boonsboro. The event, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m., encourages participants to search for 19th-century objects throughout the museum’s exhibits. Organizers aim to offer a fun and educational afternoon that brings history to life for young visitors and their families.
If nostalgia had a soundtrack, it would sound a lot like “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Totem Pole Playhouse in Fayetteville is rolling out the crinoline carpet for this Off-Broadway smash, running May 30 through June 8 at 9555 Golf Course Road. Audiences will join Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy at their 1958 prom and again at their 10-year reunion, all while celebrating Totem Pole’s own big anniversary. With more than 30 classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s, the musical promises toe-tapping tunes and a heartfelt journey through friendship and time. Showtimes kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m., with additional performances throughout the weekend.
When the sun sets on Saturday, Painted Pastures in Smithsburg will transform into a family-friendly drive-in theater for a special screening of “Babe.” Gates open at 6:30 p.m. on May 31, with the movie starting at 8 p.m. Attendees can enjoy movie-style snacks from Blackrock Catering, visit live pigs, and play games. Tickets must be purchased in advance for this fun-filled evening at 11926 Little Antietam Road. http://www.eveningofhope.org/movie
