CHAMBERSBURG – Downtown Chambersburg Inc. is gearing up for the third annual New Year’s Eve Martin’s Famous Potato Roll Drop, set for Dec. 31. Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread once again serves as the event’s title and presenting sponsor.
The excitement kicks off at 6 p.m. at Chambers Fort Park and culminates in the dramatic drop of a giant pack of potato rolls at 9 p.m. Music will be provided by D.J. Lex and set a festive mood for the event, and Kickin’ It Classy will bring lively line dancing.
Kids and families can enjoy a bounce house on the second floor of Avocado Café, and several local businesses will stay open to join in the festivities. Children can take part in a candy scramble and visit Santa’s Clubhouse. Plus, attendees can register for a chance to win $1,000, adding even more excitement to the celebration.
Lynn St. Clair, who serves on the New Year’s Eve Potato Roll Drop planning committee, noted, “I love that we all come together to look forward to the wonderful things the New Year holds! Seeing the community laughing, having fun and taking photos is one of the joys of the New Year season for me. It’s also fun to see the new ideas for activities and community engagement percolating among our planning team.”
Wendy Cowan, marketing manager of Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls sees the event as “a wonderful opportunity to bring people together and share in the excitement of the season. Strong communities are important, and we are proud to be a part of this one. Our customers, employees and families live here, so this is a great way to foster a sense of connection and appreciation.”
“As the home of Martin’s Potato Rolls, this event is a true ‘Chambersburg-ian’ tradition,” says DCI president Sam Thrush. “It’s a family-friendly gathering that commemorates our community and brings us together one last time before ‘rolling’ into 2025. DCI is privileged to partner with Martin’s to bring the Potato Roll Drop back for another year, and we’re excited to do it for many more to come.”
Cowan continued, “In 2025, Martin’s will celebrate 70 years of providing delicious, high-quality potato rolls and bread to families, restaurants and communities around the world. This milestone year is a time to reflect on the past, embrace the present and look forward to the future of Martin’s. We thank our loyal customers, partners, and community members for their continued support. We are excited for what’s to come and look forward to celebrating with everyone!”
To learn more about the Martin’s Famous Potato Roll Drop, readers may check out www.potatorolldrop.com or find DCI on Facebook and Instagram @downtowncburg.
