Events

Pippinfest: A Weekend of Fun for All Ages!

Pippinfest isn’t just a craft festival—it’s a weekend packed with exciting events and activities for everyone! Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect:

Quilt Show: Admire beautiful, handmade quilts on display, showcasing the incredible artistry and craftsmanship of local quilters.

Car Show: Rev your engines and check out a stunning array of classic cars and vintage vehicles. Car enthusiasts will be in paradise!

Yard Sales: Scour local yard sales for hidden treasures and unique finds. Whether you’re hunting for antiques, collectibles, or simply love a bargain, there’s something for everyone.

Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances from local bands, school groups, and more as you stroll through the festival!

Family Fun: From games and activities for kids to delicious food and handmade crafts, there’s no shortage of excitement for families and festivalgoers of all ages.

There’s something for everyone at Pippinfest—mark your calendar and join us for a weekend full of community spirit, creativity, and fun!

Saturday

September 28, 2024:

  • Craft and food vendors on Main Street and J H Kane Boulevard from 9:00-4:00.

  • Community Yard Sales - (No permit is required but if you live in the Borough it is important to registeryour sale with the Borough Office...there will be craft and food vendors on Main Street on Saturday) (If you would like a yard sale space at the Fire Department, a 9x40 space is $15. Show up after 6 a.m. Saturday morning and there will be someone there to take payment and direct you to a space. The address is 106 Steelman Street.)

  • ​Fun for Kids at the Kids Corner on Steelman Street beside the Fire Hall rom 9:00-4:00! Rock wall, Obstacle course, 2 bounce houses, Wreckingball, Inflatable slide, Pedal cars, Yard games, Pony rides, Dime pitch. Hands-on play for toddlers with bird seed and - from 10:00 to 12:00 this year- a very special Petting Zoo with mini donkey, pig, goat, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens, dog, cat, & mice. Weather permitting, the reptile collection will join us!

  • ​​Quilt Show & Demonstration in the Village Hall, 108 West Main Street - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Many thanks to "Stitch 'N Peace" Quilting Guild for organizing and hosting the quilt show.

  • Beer Garden at Mansion House 1757 with live music 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday

September 29, 2024

  • Craft and food vendors on Main Street and J H Kane Boulevard from 9:00-4:00.

  • ​Fun for Kids at the Kids Corner on Steelman Street beside the Fire Hall rom 9:00-4:00! Rock wall, Obstacle course, 2 bounce houses, Wreckingball, Inflatable slide, Pedal cars, Yard games, Pony rides, Dime pitch. Hands-on play for toddlers with bird seed and - from 10:00 to 12:00 this year- a very special Petting Zoo with mini donkey, pig, goat, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens, dog, cat, & mice. Weather permitting, the reptile collection will join us!

  • Quilt Show & Demonstration in the Village Hall, 108 West Main Street - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Many thanks to "Stitch 'N Peace" Quilting Guild for organizing and hosting the quilt show.

  • Beer Garden at Mansion House 1757 with live music 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

  • Cruise-In Car Show and Swap Meet: 9 a.m to 4 p.m. rain or shine...welcomes antique autos, hot rods, vintage race cars, muscle cars, rat rods, street rods, motorcycles, trucks scooters, trikes! No required entry fee for Auto Show, donations will be accepted. Location beside the Fairfield Fire Department on Steelman Street. For more information call Grant (Granted Antique Auto Restoration) at 717-642-9082.

On the porch at 12 West Main Street:

  • 10:30-11:30 Neil & Shannon

  • 12:00-2:00 Schizaphonic

  • 2:15-4:00 Jalopy Deluxe

On the porch at 140 West Main St:

  • 11:00-1:30 The Leister Quartet

On the front lawn of the Village Hall at 108 West Main Street:

  • 1:00-2:30 Bluegrass Chapel Band

  • 2:00-4:30 Rich Fehle

At the Beer Garden at Mansion House 1757:

  • Saturday - Home Comfort Bluegrass 12:00-2:30

  • Sunday - Tom May 12:00-2:30

Live Music Schedule

Other Area Events

  • Fairfield Fire Company offering yard sale space on Saturday - No pre-registration required. Arrive no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and someone will direct you to a set-up location. Bring your own tables. $15.00 fee

  • Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church, 1865 Knoxlyn Road, on Rt 116 between Fairfield and Gettysburg: Saturday -

  • Multi-Family yard sale in church parking lot 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Baked goods, soups, and coffee will be for sale in the church's Fellowship Hall.

  • Fairfield Mennonite Church, 201 West Main Street, Fairfield - inside yard sale on Saturday and displays from Ten Thousand Village sales outside.

  • ​Iron Springs Brethren In Christ Church, 855 Iron Springs Road, Fairfield - Saturday multi-family yard sales and food from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.