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July 4, 2013 | Adams County, Downtown Gettysburg, First Friday

First Friday Gettysburg Style: the 150th Anniversary Edition

Happy Fourth of July! While you’re out enjoying the company of family and friends, potato salad, fireworks, warm breezes and sun, don’t forget about First Friday! This month’s First Friday is part of the 150th Anniversary Celebration that comes to a close on Sunday, and all the participating merchants are ready to go – so take a walk around downtown and visit all the shops, restaurants, and retailers that make our little downtown great. There’s…

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June 6, 2013 | Downtown Gettysburg, Events, First Friday

First Friday Gettysburg Style: June 7th Strawberry Festival

Local strawberries have already started showing up at the farmer’s markets here in Gettysburg, so what better way to celebrate these sweet and juicy berries than with a Strawberry Festival-themed First Friday? The 2013 downtown Gettysburg Strawberry Festival will be held tomorrow, June 7th, as part of First Friday Gettysburg Style. You’ll be able to sample strawberry-inspired treats at participating GARMA members. Here’s just a taste of what some of the Gettysburg shops and retailers…

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January 30, 2013 | Adams County, Downtown Gettysburg, Events, First Friday, Nearby Attractions, Trip Ideas

First Friday Gettysburg Style: February 1st Chocolate Walk

Ah, February! The month of love, romance and of course – chocolate! The 2013 downtown Gettysburg Chocolate Walk will be held on February 1st as part of First Friday Gettysburg Style. Kilwins of Gettysburg ( located on Steinwehr Avenue) will be providing the delicious chocolate treats. Shop from store to store for your Valentine this Friday and enjoy samples of Milk and Dark Chocolate. This month’s grand prize is a Chocolate Massage compliments of the Gettysburg…

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November 1, 2012 | Adams County, Downtown Gettysburg, Events, First Friday, Restaurants

Salute Our Troops in Downtown Gettysburg for First Friday on November 2nd

Join us as we salute our troops in downtown Gettysburg for First Friday on November 2nd from 4:00 pm -8:00 pm. The Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association will be joining Goin’ Postal Gettysburg to send holiday boxes to our troops currently serving overseas. The Salute The Troops campaign will kick off on November 2nd. Empty boxes can be found at participating local merchants. When the boxes are filled, Goin’ Postal Gettysburg will ship them out….

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October 8, 2012 | Adams County, Downtown Gettysburg, Events, First Friday

5th Annual Salsa on the Square in Downtown Gettysburg

The 5th Annual Salsa on the Square in Downtown Gettysburg took place on Friday, October 5th, 2012 as part of First Friday Gettysburg Style. Downtown Gettysburg was filled with the sounds of Salsa music as attendees danced the night away on this beautiful fall evening! Here is a photo re-cap of the festivities courtesy of local photographer, Meg Kime. Enjoy! Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for November’s First Friday on Friday,…

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