CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The final round of the 2026 “Acapella & Unplugged” music competition will be held on July 18 at 7 p.m. on the steps of the historic Franklin County Courthouse. This year’s finalists are Jenni Joy, Jack’s Back, Noah Mellot, Brandon Lee, Lily Snowberger and duo Josh & Chris.
Finalists will perform ahead of the “1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg” also held on the steps of the historic Franklin County Courthouse. Audience members will select the 2026 “Acapella & Unplugged” champion by ballot and text-in voting. The winner will receive a $500 grand prize.
The music competition began in 2015 as part of Franklin County’s “1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg”—an immersive historical reenactment of the dramatic events surrounding the burning of the town by Confederate troops during the Civil War. “Acappella & Unplugged” was introduced to highlight the town’s rebirth and to celebrate its enduring resilience, courage and resolve.
The public is invited to attend both the “Acappella & Unplugged” finals and” 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth” on July 18, 6 to 10 p.m. Streets will be closed for the event, and the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse will serve as the stage for both the musical performances and the living history portrayal.
Both events are free and produced by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to explore history, arts and architecture, recreation, natural beauty, fresh foods and the warm hospitality of communities like Chambersburg, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg and Waynesboro.
For more information, readers may visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866-646-8060.
