CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Downtown Chambersburg will come alive April 24-26 for Fountain Fest 2026 presented by Shoemaker’s Insurance. Fountain Fest is a weekend-long celebration of music, food and community spirit. The event will feature live entertainment, local food trucks, carnival rides and family-friendly activities for all ages.
This year marks the first Fountain Fest under the leadership of Angie Allaire, executive director of Downtown Chambersburg, Inc.
“It was a long, cold, winter, and I’m excited to welcome spring to downtown Chambersburg,” Allaire said. “This event is a celebration of our community, to get outside, and to fire up the fountain for the 2026 season.”
Weekend Highlights
Friday Night Kickoff, April 24, 5-9 p.m.
The weekend begins with an evening of live music, carnival rides and local food trucks. The kickoff offers a relaxed and festive atmosphere for families and friends to gather around the new Spring Street Amphitheatre, Fort Chambers Park, and the Rosedale Parking Lot.
Saturday Street Festival, April 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday is the centerpiece of Fountain Fest, with a full day of activity expanding food trucks, vendors, and local businesses down Main Street. Fountain Fest will welcome DJ Rello from 11-5 on the square and 103.7 Talk Radio will Fire Up the Fountain at 12pm.
Sunday Fun Day, April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The weekend wraps up with a more laid-back atmosphere returning to Spring Street Amphitheatre, Fort Chambers Park, and the Rosedale Parking Lot with live music, carnival rides and select food trucks in a relaxed daytime setting.
For more information, a full schedule of events, or to get involved, readers may visit downtownchambersburgpa.com.
