A Gettysburg Christmas Festival

12/10/2025

Did you join us for this year’s festival? It was packed with events, reenactors, trains, carriages, music, activities, food, games, tubas, vendors, ice sculptures, tours, face painting, shopping, Santa, and more!

We would love to hear what you enjoyed and ideas for next year!

Your feedback helps us make each year better than the last.

Take the quick survey here:

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12/09/2025

Our thanks to Melissa Ring Photography for providing a magical experience at this year's festival! Check out these amazing portraits that will make beautiful holiday cards!

https://melissaringphotography.com/gettysburgchristmasfestival

The smiles say it all!!! 😊

Melissa Ring Photography

12/09/2025

🎉 A Gettysburg Christmas Festival Raffle Winners! 🎉

Thanks to everyone who entered this year’s raffle. Here are the official winners:

50/50 Winner — Sara S.

Basket Winners:
1️⃣ Sheetz — Amanda R.
2️⃣ Gettysburg Eddie’s — Jess S.
3️⃣ Gaslight Inn — Sherri P.
4️⃣ Gettysburg Eddie’s — Meghann V.
5️⃣ American Allegiance — Paul
6️⃣ Hidden Wisdom Yoga — Izzy K.
7️⃣ Gettysburg Community Theatre — Tina H.
8️⃣ Mister Ed’s — Shanna H.
9️⃣ Under Armour — Karen S.
🔟 Gettysburg Film Commission — DLC.
1️⃣1️⃣ Gettysburg Eddie’s — Don P.
1️⃣2️⃣ Gettysburg Eddie’s — Eloise J.
1️⃣3️⃣ Seminary Ridge Museum — Anna A.
1️⃣4️⃣ Altland House — Shannon R.

Winners will be contacted individually with pick-up instructions.

Thank you for supporting the festival — your participation keeps these traditions alive. 🎄

Merry Christmas to all!

12/07/2025

Hello, festival goers!

We found a set of keys on Lincoln Square. Please contact us.

Thanks for joining us in historic Gettysburg!

12/06/2025

🎄 A Gettysburg Christmas Festival is happening NOW!

Enjoy classic holiday traditions, live entertainment, local shopping, and plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the season.

From Steinwehr Avenue—Gettysburg to Lincoln Square, and everywhere in between... bring friends, bring family and start your holidays in historic Gettysburg!

SEE YOU SOON!

🌐 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gbs8tv4Q2/
🎟 Raffle (also in person in the square): https://go.rallyup.com/agcf5050
📅 Event Schedule: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/events
🎅 Things to do: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event
💡 Free Activities: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/activity
🦌 Where to park: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/visitor

12/05/2025

🎄✨ It’s Here — Opening Day of A Gettysburg Christmas Festival! ✨🎄

The magic of the season has arrived in historic Gettysburg! Join us all weekend for festive fun, holiday shopping, live music, carriage rides, Santa & Mrs. Claus, the Annual Tree Lighting & Tuba Carol Fest, and more — all across downtown Gettysburg.

From twinkling lights on Lincoln Square to Victorian charm on Steinwehr Avenue, every corner of town is bursting with Christmas spirit. Bring your family, meet your friends, and make holiday memories.

🎅 Dates: December 5–7, 2025
📍 Where: Downtown Gettysburg
🎁 Plan your visit: agettysburgchristmasfestival.com

🌐 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gbs8tv4Q2/
🎟 Raffle (also in person in the square): https://go.rallhttps://go.rallyup.com/agcf5050
📅 Event Schedule: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/events-schedule.html
🎅 Things to do: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule.html
💡 Free Activities: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/activity-guide-644845.html
🦌 Where to park: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/visitor-information-657244.html
🎄 Tree lighting info: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule-763507-828129-676587-931143.html

12/04/2025

It’s Festival Eve! Will you be here tomorrow and this weekend? Don’t miss out on this special celebration to kick off your holiday season!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors of the Festival Tavern! 🙌🍻

Your support helps fund next year's festival, and we couldn't do it without you! 🎉

Join us on Lincoln Square for great entertainment and tasty libations from these fantastic local businesses:

🍷 Adams County Winery
🍺 Appalachian Brewing Company
🍺 High Street Brews
🥃 Mason Dixon Distillery
🍷 Reid’s Winery
☕ Presidents Coffee
🍀 Garryowen Irish Pub
🍝 Mama Ventura’s Restaurant & Lounge

Cheers to all—please enjoy responsibly! 🥂

🌐 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gbs8tv4Q2/
🎟 Raffle (also in person in the square): https://go.rallhttps://go.rallyup.com/agcf5050
📅 Event Schedule: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/events-schedule.html
🎅 Things to do: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule.html
💡 Free Activities: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/activity-guide-644845.html
🦌 Where to park: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/visitor-information-657244.html
🎄 Tree lighting info: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule-763507-828129-676587-931143.html

1 day and counting down!

12/03/2025

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community partner organizations for their incredible support to A Gettysburg Christmas Festival! 🌟🎄

We are so grateful to the following community partners for their dedication, collaboration, and commitment to making Gettysburg sparkle this holiday season.

🎯 Borough of Gettysburg
🎨 Main Street Gettysburg
🏙️ Steinwehr Avenue Business Improvement District
🏕️ Artillery Ridge Campground
🎬 Gettysburg Film Commission
🏛️ Seminary Ridge Museum
🎯 Destination Gettysburg
💸 Adams County Community Foundation
🎭 Majestic Theater
🎤 Totem Pole Playhouse
🎨 Adams County Arts Council
🏃‍♂️ Gettysburg Area Rec Park
🏛️ Adams County Historical Society
🏞️ Gettysburg National Military Park
🎖️ World War II Experience Museum
🍏 Adams County Farmers Market
🏛️ Historic Gettysburg-Adams County
🎭 Gettysburg Community Theatre
📚 Adams County Library
🛍️ Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association
🤝 United Way
🎓 Harrisburg Area Community College
🏫 Gettysburg Area School District
🐴 Shining Star Therapeutic Riding Program
🏥 WellSpan Health
🦅 Gettysburg Eagles Aerie #1562

Together, we're creating a holiday experience as unique as Gettysburg!❤️

2 days and counting down!

🌐 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gbs8tv4Q2/
🎟 Raffle (also in person in the square): https://go.rallhttps://go.rallyup.com/agcf5050
📅 Event Schedule: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/events-schedule.html
🎅 Things to do: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule.html
💡 Free Activities: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/activity-guide-644845.html
🦌 Where to park: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/visitor-information-657244.html
🎄 Tree lighting info: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule-763507-828129-676587-931143.html

12/02/2025

🎄 Santa Arrives in Gettysburg – This Friday! 🎅

Here’s the plan for Friday, December 5:

🚂 4:00 PM – Gettysburg Railway is picking up Santa from up North and bringing him into town.

📹 5:30 PM – Santa arrives at the Gettysburg Railway Station. Community Media will livestream his arrival!

🐴 6:15 PM – Santa boards the Horse Tours of Gettysburg carriage for his ride to Lincoln Square.

🎄 6:30 PM – Santa lights the Christmas tree!

🎶7:00 PM – Tuba Carol Fest

Join us in historic Gettysburg to kick off your holiday season with tradition and community!

agettysburgchristmasfestival.com

12/02/2025

❄️✨ Ice Avenue is BACK! ✨❄️

Get ready to be dazzled by 21 stunning ice sculptures lining Baltimore Street—each one a true masterpiece! 🧊

From sparkling designs to intricate details, this winter wonderland is made possible by the amazing North Baltimore Street businesses:

🛍️ Baca’s Vintage Store
🍦 Baltimore Hill Creamery
⚖️ Barley Snyder
🍻 Blue & Gray Bar & Grill
🌿 Curaleaf
🎩 Dirty Billy’s Hats
📚 Fourcorners Comics
🍫 Gettysburg Chocolate Market
🍶 Gettysburg Polish Pottery
💉 Locke Tattoo Studio
👞 Martins Family Shoes
🍺 Michaux Brew Company
🤩 Oh Man!
🧠 Open Minds
🍏 Ploughman’s Cider Tap House
⚖️ Salzmann Hughes Law Office
🎶 Sweet Repeat Records
🍬 Sweeet! THE Candy Store
🎄 The Christmas Haus
⚔️ The Maryland Sutler
👗 True Friends Boutique

But that’s not all! Watch the magic unfold LIVE as ice artist Danny Kissel carves an incredible SLEIGH right before your eyes! ❄️✨ Sponsored by The Christmas Haus.

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m.

This is the perfect stop for family fun and capturing special memories at the festival! 🎉

3 days and counting down!
# 🌐 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gbs8tv4Q2/
🎟 Raffle (also in person in the square): https://go.rallhttps://go.rallyup.com/agcf5050
📅 Event Schedule: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/events-schedule.html
🎅 Things to do: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule.html
💡 Free Activities: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/activity-guide-644845.html
🦌 Where to park: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/visitor-information-657244.html
🎄 Tree lighting info: https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com/event-schedule-763507-828129-676587-931143.html

12/02/2025

More wonderful businesses joining in the fun of A Gettysburg Christmas Festival! Kick off your holidays in historic Gettysburg!

agettysburgchristmasfestival.com