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Fall Events in South Central PA: Your 2024 Guide

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall in South Central Pennsylvania is a time for fun and celebration. From food festivals to scenic train rides, this area has an event for everyone. Whether you’re new to the region or have lived here for years, these fall events in South Central PA are a great way to enjoy the season with friends and family.

Mercersburg Beer & Wine Festival

Date: October 7
Location: Whitetail Resort, Mercersburg, PA
Details: Enjoy local wineries and breweries, plus live music and delicious food. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door.
More Info: Mercersburg Beer and Wine Fest

National Apple Harvest Festival

Dates: October 5-6 & 12-13
Location: South Mountain Fairgrounds, Arendtsville, PA
Details: Celebrate the apple harvest with live music, crafts, and tasty treats. Admission is $10, and kids under 12 get in free.
More Info: National Apple Harvest

Hollabaugh’s Fall Farm Fest

Dates: October 14-15
Location: Hollabaugh Bros. Inc. Fruit Farm & Market, Biglerville, PA
Details: This event offers hayrides, cider pressing, and fun kids’ crafts. Entry is free, but some activities may have fees.
More Info: Hollabaugh Bros. Farm Fest

Orbisonia & Rockhill Furnace Fall Foliage Special

Dates: October 14-15
Location: East Broad Top Railroad, Rockhill Furnace, PA
Details: Take a scenic train ride through beautiful fall landscapes. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids.
More Info: East Broad Top Railroad

Fall Furnace Fest

Dates: October 19-20
Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners, PA
Details: Enjoy pumpkin carving, hayrides, and local history presentations. Entry is free, but certain activities require a fee.
More Info: Fall Furnace Fest

Fall Harvest at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses

Dates: September 28 – October 27
Location: Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses, Mechanicsburg, PA
Details: This family-friendly event includes hayrides, pumpkin painting, and games. Entry is free, though some activities may have fees.
More Info: Ashcombe Fall Harvest

Falling Spring Beer Fest

Date: October 26
Location: 40 Spring St, Chambersburg, PA
Details: Sample unlimited small pours from local breweries, with live music and food. Tickets are $30 before September 30, then increase in price.
More Info: Falling Spring Beer Fest

Enjoy Fall Events in South Central PA

From apple festivals to scenic train rides, South Central PA has fall events for everyone. These festivals are the perfect way to enjoy the season, meet your neighbors, and embrace the local culture.

For more information about new homes in South Central Pennsylvania, contact S&A Homes at 1-855-SAHome1 or visit our website.

September 12, 2024
Discover Your Dream Home at the S&A Homes Parade of Homes Event
Join Us for a Special Home Tour Event

Don’t miss the upcoming S&A Homes Parade of Homes Event in our Deerfield community in Shippensburg, PA!

? Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30

? 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This rare opportunity allows you to tour four finished homes in one location, showcasing the quality and variety of our designs. Our expert sales team, Andrea, Brandy, and Kylie, will be on-site to answer your questions and to provide guided tours. Enjoy refreshments and snacks as you explore these beautiful homes.

Explore Four Stunning Home Designs:

Home #1: Elmcrest C Ranch
- Location: 313 Amberleigh Lane, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Features
  - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
  - 2-car garage
  - Starts from 1,385 sq. ft.
  - Upgraded kitchen with espresso cabinetry, granite countertops, and center island
  - Hardwood flooring
  - Main level laundry
  - Full unfinished basement
The Elmcrest Ranch offers an open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room layout, making it perfect for entertaining. The owner’s suite, located at the rear of the home for added privacy, includes a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath.
Home #2: Rosewood C
- Location: 311 Amberleigh Lane, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- Features:
  
  3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
  
  2-car garage
  
  1,932 square feet
  
  Luxury kitchen package with white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances
  
  Second-floor laundry
  
  Full unfinished basement
The Rosewood model includes a spacious great room extending nearly 30 feet, flowing into an open kitchen ideal for family interaction. The second floor features a large owner’s suite with a walk-in closet and private bath, a loft area, and two additional bedrooms with a shared Jack-and-Jill bath.

Home #3: Crestmont C – Fully Furnished Model Home!
Location: 300 Amberleigh Lane, Shippensburg, PA 17257

Features:

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

2-car garage

Starts from 2,118 square feet

Upgraded kitchen with white cabinets and granite countertops

Hardwood flooring

Morning room extension

Luxury owner’s bath

Finished basement

The Crestmont floorplan features a formal dining room with architectural columns, a spacious kitchen with a bar area, and a large family room perfect for entertaining. The upper level includes three secondary bedrooms, a shared hallway bath, and an impressive owner’s suite with a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath.

Home #4: Ashwood C – 2-Story Home with First Floor Owner’s Suite!

Location: 514 Cambridge Lane, Shippensburg, PA 17257

Features:

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

2-car garage

1,893 square feet

Luxury kitchen package with espresso cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances

Gas fireplace in the great room

Luxury owner’s bath package

Luxury package in Bath 2

Main level laundry

Second-floor media room

Full unfinished basement

The Ashwood is a two-story home with a first-floor owner’s suite, offering convenience and privacy with a large walk-in closet and private bath. The open dining area and kitchen, with a functional island, flow into a large great room, making it a perfect gathering space.

Don’t Miss This Rare Opportunity

Our S&A Homes Parade of Homes Event offers a unique chance to tour four finished homes in one location, making it incredibly convenient to see various options during one visit. Whether you want to build in a community or on your land, our homes offer exceptional quality and modern design. We can’t wait to see you there!

Questions? Contact us at 1-855-SAHome-1
June 19, 2024
Kick Off Your Summer: Your Guide to Exciting Events in South Central PA

Getting out and seeing your community and the area you call home is both fun and rewarding. Exploring your surrounding towns and meeting your neighbors can foster a sense of community and belonging, whether you are new to the area or a lifelong resident. Summer is here, and with it comes sunshine, cookouts, festivals, arts, music, and fun events for everyone. South Central Pennsylvania, with its beautiful rolling hills, provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities. Here is a guide to exciting summer events in South Central PA that highlights some of the best things to do this season:

All Summer! | Carlisle Car Shows

Location: Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle

Details: Carlisle Car Shows Website

Are you an avid car lover? Carlisle hosts car and truck shows from spring to fall, marking 50 years of Automotive Excitement. Events are held rain or shine at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.

June 21st & 22nd | Hanover Lavender Festival

Location: Lavender Fields at Swan Hollow, Hanover

Details: Hanover Lavender Festival Website

This delightful gathering in the Lavender Fields at Swan Hollow features vendors, crafts, food trucks, live music, a bounce house, Lavender Sash making, U-Pick Lavender bundles, and is BYOB.

June 29th | Shippensburg Mac n’ Cheese Festival

Location: Shippensburg Fairgrounds, Shippensburg

Details: Shippensburg Mac n’ Cheese Festival Website

This festival at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds offers live music, games, food trucks, vendors, a Mac n’ Cheese Competition, and more. It’s the cheesiest way to end June!

July 13th & 14th | Biglerville 69th Annual Blueberry Festival

Location: Hollabaugh Bros Market, Biglerville

Details: Blueberry Festival Website

This annual Blueberry Festival features live music, wagon rides, and fresh blueberry ice cream. Enjoy blueberry sundaes and pie a la mode at the ice cream tent. Don’t forget to pick your own blueberries!

August 10th | Biglerville 34th Annual Peach Festival

Location: Hollabaugh Bros Market, Biglerville

Details: Peach Festival Website

The Peac#h Festival is the highlight of August! It features peach sundaes, pie a-la-mode, peach ice cream, and milkshakes. You can also enjoy live music, wagon rides, face painting, and more.

August 17th | Fort Loudon Peach Festival

Location: Fort Loudon Community Center Grounds, Fort Loudon

Details: Fort Loudon Peach Festival Website

Held at the Fort Loudon Community Center Grounds, the annual Fort Lodon Peach Festival is one of the most renowned in the state. Enjoy peach pies, cobblers, sundaes, ice cream, arts & crafts, vendors, family entertainment, free admission, and parking.

August 31st | Shippensburg 43rd Annual Corn Festival

Location: Downtown King Street, Shippensburg

Details: Shippensburg Corn Festival Website

Wrap up your summer with the Annual Corn Festival in Shippensburg. Enjoy local corn, crafts, over 250 vendors, food trucks, a Corn Eating Contest, and live entertainment.

June 21st – 23rd | Fort Loudon Market Fair

Location: Fort Loudon, PA

Details: Fort Loudon Market Fair Website

Experience the 18th Century at the Fort Loudoun Market Fair, which features artisans, crafts, educational booths, interpretative livestock, historical firearms demonstrations, and more. It’s a must-visit for history lovers!

July 11th – 14th | Gettysburg Bike Week

Location: Allstar Family Fun & Events Complex, Greenmount, PA

Details: Gettysburg Bike Week Website

Gettysburg Bike Week promises thrilling motorcycle events, live music, and vendors. Join fellow riders for scenic rides, stunt shows, and a vibrant community experience. Don’t miss this exciting event in historic Gettysburg!

July 13th – 20th | Chambersburg 38th Annual Chambersfest

Location: Chambersburg, PA

Details: Chambersburg Chambersfest Website

Join the Chambersburg community for ChambersFest 2024. Enjoy events like Restaurant Week, Old Market Day, Burning of Chambersburg, A Capella & Unplugged, Scoop-a-Palooza, and more. The event culminates with the Burning of Chambersburg Reenactment.

With so many summer events and activities happening throughout the summer, South Central PA is the place to be. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories!

S&A Homes builds new homes in communities and on privately owned land throughout South Central Pennsylvania. For more details, contact us at 1-855-SAHome1 or visit our website.

June 7, 2024
Open House this Weekend in Shippensburg, PA

Explore a Move-in Ready Ashwood Plan at our Open House this Weekend!

Join us for an open house this weekend in our Deerfield community! Located just two miles from downtown Shippensburg, Deerfield offers an exceptional blend of location, value and convenience. The community stands out with its level homesites, community sidewalks, and easy access to I-81, along with proximity to the area’s best shopping and dining options.

Open House Details:

Date: Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14

Time: 12:00-3:00 PM

Location: Homesite 38 | 514 Cambridge Lane, Shippensburg, PA 17257

About the Ashwood

First Floor Owner’s Suite! 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 1,893 sq.ft | $349,900

Ready for immediate move-in, this Ashwood plan in Deerfield features a main-level owner’s suite. The kitchen, the heart of the home, boasts Espresso maple cabinets, granite countertops, a large 8-foot center island, and stainless steel appliances. The great room, open to the kitchen, exudes warmth with a gas fireplace, white mantel, and slate surround. Also on the main level is a luxury owner’s bath with gray cabinets, double bowl sink, ceramic tile flooring, and a premium shower. A convenient laundry room is also included on the main level. Upstairs, there’s a media room, two extra bedrooms, and a full bath adorned with white cabinets and ceramic tile. Additional features like a large unfinished basement, wafer LED lighting, gas heating, and an automatic garage door opener are all thoughtfully included to elevate your lifestyle.

Self Touring Options are Available!

Not available to attend the open house this weekend in Shippensburg, PA? With our on-demand, self-guided tour technology powered by UTour, you can visit our quick move-in homes on your schedule – day or night. Schedule a self-guided tour today!

Explore All Quick Move-in Homes:

S&A Homes has several homes available for quick move-in the Carlisle and Shippensburg, PA areas. To see a full list, click here:

Have Questions? Ask Jason & Brandy!

Our Online Sales team, Jason and Brandy, is available 7 days/week to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to helping with your new home search!

Call or Text: 814-247-0065

Email: newhomesales@sahomebuilder.com

April 8, 2024
New Shippensburg Homes Now Selling at Deerfield by S&A Homes

Home shoppers have new homesites to choose from at Deerfield by S&A Homes! Located in Shippensburg, PA, Deerfield offers the ultimate in both location and value.

Situated just 2 miles from downtown Shippensburg and close to I-81, Deerfield boasts home options for a variety of homebuyers including traditional two-story designs with oversized backyards and main-level owner’s suite options, as well as easy-to-maintain ranch plans with minimal lawn work. (more…)

February 4, 2021
Community Spotlight: New Shippensburg Homes at Deerfield

Combining the best in value and location, Deerfield by S&A Homes features new Shippensburg homes just minutes from historic downtown. This elegant community offers a variety of unique home designs and features sure to please any new homebuyer, as well as a convenient, unbeatable location. (more…)

November 20, 2020
Featured Floor Plan: Rockford

The new Rockford single-family ranch home design offers an energy-efficient, open-concept lifestyle with 1,699 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, and three bedrooms, two baths, and a two-car garage. The Rockford offers multiple design options to accommodate a variety of homebuyers looking to build in select communities and on their own land. (more…)

December 11, 2019
Two Quick-Delivery Homes Now Available at Deerfield

S&A Homes is excited to announce that two quick-delivery homes are currently under construction and available for sale at Deerfield, a collection of new Shippensburg homes. This charming community of single-family homes is perfectly located minutes from downtown Shippensburg and features traditional two-story home designs as well as low-maintenance ranch options. (more…)

April 30, 2019
Home Organization Tips for a New School Year

Back-to-school season can be just as chaotic as it is relieving (for the parents at least!). After a long summer break without much structure, getting back into a daily routine can bring some much-welcomed order back to your home.

When you think about getting organized for school, there’s more to organize than just your kids’ rooms. Thinking about the rush you feel from the moment the alarm goes off until you’re finally able to push the kids out the door, you’ll understand why organizing the whole house is important. Here’s how to organize some key rooms in your home for this new season and start the school year on the right foot!

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August 14, 2018