APRIL
The Mechanicsburg Earth Day Fest is a beloved annual tradition. Bringing together the best local and regional organizations and vendors focused on the important work of sustainability and connection with the earth Mechanicsburg is the place to be! This event includes live music, belly dancers, fresh food, games and family-friendly activities, a rain barrel silent auction and more. Vendors will be selling a variety of eco-friendly products and there are many natural and sustainable plant giveaways!
Earth Day organizer and Rosemary House owner Susanna Reppert works every year to raise awareness of sustainable choices that are available to consumers right here in central Pennsylvania!
This event combines fun with access to information that will help our residents make eco-friendly decisions today and in the future.
Earth Day takes place in the downtown on the Third Saturday of April every year.
MAY
Explore the beautiful downtown neighborhood of Mechanicsburg and it's local businesses while shopping & supporting local artisan vendors, listening to live music and sampling wine from local and regional wineries!
The 22nd Annual Mechanicsburg Art and Wine Walk is on Saturday, May 4th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. The wine trail will take you on a self-guided stroll through our beautiful downtown borough! While on the wine trail, you will enjoy art, music, and wine tasting at some of the local downtown businesses.
Your ticket will include access to the event, a custom sampling wine glass, a passport booklet with coupons and a chance to win prizes. At check-in, you will receive your wine glass, a map of all tasting sites, a wristband, and everything you need to plan a memorable day!
Artisans: Interested in being a vendor? Apply today. https://bit.ly/ArtandWineArtistApplication
July
Community Day is our big summer festival, located just outside of the downtown at Soldier’s and Sailor’s memorial park. Community Day brings together a hand-picked selection of incredible food vendors and artisans, live musical performances, and of course a Kid’s Zone!
Bring the whole family, enjoy the beautiful weather, and check out some incredible shopping, food and activities!
Community Day is on Saturday July 13th from 10a- 3p
Back by popular demand Mugs and Music is returning this fall on Saturday October 12th from 12p-5p.
A celebration of local brewing culture and Mechanicsburg. Come taste beers and ciders created by our local and regional breweries with your collectable tasting mug, check out our local partner businesses whose doors are wide open to our guests, and stick around for incredible musical performances from local & regional bands!
This is a 21+ event.
OCTOBER
The Person of the Year Dinner is a Mechanicsburg annual tradition. Each year we honor a member of the community who has had an outsized impact on our downtown and the borough as a community volunteer, business leader, or official who has consistently dedicated their skills and connections to the Borough.
2024
Dr. Jayne Drake
2023
John Anthony
2019
Murrel Walters
2018
Bob Buhrig
2017
Linda Willis
2016
Mary Eberly
2015
Earnie Zimmerman
2014
Bob Marquette
2013
Sue Erdman
2012
JACK RITTER
Saturdays on the Square is a monthly seasonal vendor market that runs on Saturdays April through November on the square in Downtown Mechanicsburg. Check out author book tents, vendors, music, and food trucks!
This event is free to the public and hosted by RENAISSANCE Mechanicsburg, Mary Walsh Writes, and Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership. Stop by while shopping at your favorite downtown Mechanicsburg businesses.
Location: 1 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA - at the green space at the intersection of Main and Market Streets
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Donate to the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership!