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5 things to do in Hanover-Adams this weekend


This weekend has a lot of great events to offer. Here are five to add to your calendar:

Oktoberfest

Come downtown Saturday, stroll around and enjoy samples of food, beer and wine at Main Street Hanover's Oktoberfest event. Local businesses, such as Abithat's, Merlin's Coffee, Divino Pizzeria & Grille and Aldus Brewing Company, have joined forces to offer deals and samples from 2-7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $5 for a designated driver. Must be 21 or older to participate.

Click here for more information and a list of business-food/drink pairings. 

Van Morrison Tribute

Moondance is billed as the 'ultimate Van Morrison tribute concert.' Enjoy the classic hits — Brown-Eyed Girl, anyone? — from the Hall of Fame rocker's discography at 7 p.m. at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $28.

Click here for more information.

Big money bingo

Try your luck at hitting it big and support a great cause in the process. Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services, 5865 Hanover Road, hosts "Big Money Bingo" the second Sunday of each month. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sunday, and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Lunch is available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

More information can be found here.

First Friday, Gettysburg style

The theme of this month's First Friday is "Inspired by Gettysburg."  Businesses throughout downtown Gettysburg will stay open later and will host special receptions, guest artists and authors and sales, according to Destination Gettysburg. The event runs from 4-8 p.m.

Click here for more details.

Harvest Wine and Cider Crawl

Hauser, Reid's, Adams County and Knob Hall Wineries will give out free wine and cider tastings Saturday and Sunday in downtown Gettysburg.  There will also be live local entertainment at select locations.

Click here for more information and a schedule of live entertainment.