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4 things to do in Franklin County this weekend


Don't know what to do this weekend? Check out our top picks for events happening in or around the Franklin County area.

Summer in the Square

Come out and enjoy the summer weather at Waynesboro's Summer in the Square. The event will be held in the center square on Main Street from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday and will feature music by Joel Newman and Dennis Mickley. In case of rain, the event will be held at Gallery 50, 50 W. Main St. For more information, visit artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2915.

8th Annual Neighborhood Chefs' Walk 

If you're a foodie, we have an event for you! Head over to Alexander Avenue in Chambersburg for food from local chefs, a music crawl, beer and wine tastings and music featuring more than 50 local musicians. The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday. Tickets are $60 per person. To purchase tickets, visit cvsmusic.org or call 717-261-1220.

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks

You won't want to miss this comedy about a retired woman who hires and acerbic dance instructor to give her private dance lessons for six weeks. "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" is filled with laughter, music and dance—you won't want to miss it! The event will be held at the Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Lane, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 717-352-2164 or 1-888-805-7056 or visit totempoleplayhouse.org.

Strawberry Festival & Ox Roast 

Strawberry season is here! Check out the strawberry festival and ox roast featuring gospel bluegrass music by Guilford Station, ox roast sandwiches and meals, fresh strawberry pie and fresh strawberry sundaes. The festival will be held indoors at Amberson U.M. Church,18889 Amberson Road, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Friday and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday.