Chambersburg IceFest is in full swing; here are some events to check out

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — If you’re looking to enjoy some cool and unique events this weekend, Franklin County has you covered! 

Chambersburg IceFest is back for its 22nd year with several new and returning events. IceFest kicked off Thursday and will go until Sunday, Jan. 28. 

“It feels great to be back,” said Sam Thrush, president of Downtown Chambersburg Inc. “We actually had to say we are sold out of IceFest sponsors back in November because so many wanted to sponsor the event, so we’re grateful to them."

Throughout the weekend there will be several events, including glass blowing, escape rooms, food trucks and more. Brittany Shade, coordinator with Downtown Chambersburg Business Council, says the weather makes it tricky, but there are indoor and outdoor events for people to enjoy. 

“We were able to bring in an escape room from Brain Drain Escapes, which is a local veteran-owned business, and it’s a new attraction that we’re excited to bring in this year,” said Shade. 

Friday's events include:

• 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Drop your stuffed animal off at the Coyle Free Library (102 N. Main St.) for the Stuffed Animal Sleep-over! 
• 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • "Home is Where the Art Is" display at The Foundry Art Market, 100 S. Main St., with local art and fine crafts
• 12 - 8 p.m.
  • A Climate-Controlled Steampunk Train Escape Room trailer from Brain Drain Escape LLC
    • Reserve your tickets in advance. This family-friendly escape room can hold up to six players at a time. You will be immersed in a 1920s themed steam engine train with only one hour to solve all of the puzzles and clues to get out!
    • Located in the parking lot next to Avocado Cafe, 33 N. Main St.
• 5 - 7:30 p.m.
  • "Penn's Woods Printmakers: All Media Show," at the 11/30 Visitors' Center, on the square, near Central Presbyterian Church. 
  • Also on display will be the Chambersburg Quilt Guild's 2024 Raffle Quilt and Artwork by CAMS South 8th grade art club.
•  5 - 8 p.m.
  • Live GIANT Sculpture Carving - Throughout downtown
  • FREE Double-Wide Ice Slide - Located in the parking lot near 133 S. Main St.
  • Kevin Beecher Glass will be set up in the parking lot next to Avocado Cafe, 33 N. Main St., doing demos. You can purchase limited edition numbered IceFest Glass Icicles for $10.
  • Set Painting with Chambersburg Community Theatre at Council for the Arts
    • Help create the set for the upcoming "No Strings Attached" performance at 103 N. Main St.
  • Festival Food Vendors - On the square and on N. Main St.
• 5 - 9 p.m.
  • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides with Benchfield Farms
    • Starts at the Coyle Free Library
• 5:30 p.m.
  • Doors open for the SnowFall Ball Dance Workshop with Hancock Dance. 
    • Learn the swing, cha cha, bachata and line dances at the Central Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 40 Lincoln Way West.
• 6 - 7 p.m.
  • SnowFall Ball Dance Workshop with Hancock Dance
    • Learn the swing, cha cha, bachata and line dances at the Central Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 40 Lincoln Way West.
• 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Run Your Ice Off 5K 
    • Packet pickup at Chasing Shadows Skateboards, 67 N. Main St.
• 7 - 10 p.m.
  • SnowFall Ball at Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 40 Lincoln Way West
• 8 p.m.
  • SnowFall Ball Spotlight Dance by Hancock Dance: "100 Years of Dancing" at Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 40 Lincoln Way West

For a full list of Satruday and Sunday events, click here. 

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