Forget pumpkin spice; Mont Alto’s got the real flavor of fall! The First Annual Fall Jubilee will transform Mont Alto Recreation Area at 12 Spruce St. into a vibrant community hub on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can browse crafts, antiques, jewelry and handmade goods, savor food truck fare from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and enjoy yard sales. Kids can hop on a barrel train, get their faces painted, play bingo or decorate cookies, while The Cruisers perform live from noon to 3 p.m. Door prizes add extra excitement to this rain-or-shine celebration of local spirit and autumn vibes.
Fayetteville’s firefighters are trading hoses for hot cider this weekend. The Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Fall Festival from Friday, Sept. 26, to Sunday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the carnival grounds behind the firehouse at 101 W. Main St. Attendees can enjoy food, rides, games, homemade apple butter and nightly live bands, all in support of the department’s community outreach programs.
Crafty chaos descends on Waynesboro as the Fall Craft Festival transforms 13375 Welty Road into a vibrant hub of creativity on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 30 local vendors will showcase unique handmade goods, while food trucks dish out tasty treats and free balloon animals delight kids of all ages. Attendees can enjoy giant games like Tic Tac Toe and Connect 4, with every guest receiving a raffle ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Get ready to wear a rainbow and run with abandon at the Color Splash 5K Run/Walk, set for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave. Hosted by the YMCA of Hagerstown, this family-friendly “fun run” invites participants of all fitness levels to dash or stroll through five vibrant color stations, two wet zones and a bubble blast, ensuring a messy, joyful experience. No timing chips track the pace, but all finishers snag a t-shirt and medal, with a post-race festival offering USDA MyPlate-aligned healthy food samples and wellness resources to keep the good vibes going.
Holy cow, it’s time to milk the fun at the 35th annual Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest! Hosted by Dean and Denise Ocker and their three daughters, this free family event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Creekside Dairy Farm, 4675 Fort McCord Road, Chambersburg. Organized by the Franklin County Farm Bureau, the fest offers hands-on cow milking, farm wagon tours and free milk and ice cream to educate and entertain attendees about local agriculture. Admission and parking are free.
