Franklin County April events include America250 parade and Fountain Fest

Franklin County will host a range of festivals, concerts and family activities across April, highlighted by the America250 parade in Chambersburg on April 18 and Fountain Fest April 24–26 in downtown Chambersburg.

Franklin County will offer a variety of public events throughout April, ranging from arts programming to community festivals and family activities. The listings span Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle and other towns, with several multi-day events and single-day celebrations. Organizers and venues have published dates and some ticket information for scheduled performances and festivals. Notable April events: - ArtsFest, April 6–10 at Wilson College, features visiting artists and multidisciplinary programming with guests including Sue Gilad, Jada Patterson, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. and Project ChArma. - 'Stars, Stripes and Stitches' patriotic quilt exhibit opens April 6 at the 11/30 Visitors Center as part of America250 programming. - Family and youth activities on April 11–12 include a kids' fishing rodeo (April 11, rain date April 18), a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt and the Cottontail Trail with carriage rides, games and a petting zoo; Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter also lists Bruno and Rosie as available for adoption. - America250 Parade, April 18 in downtown Chambersburg, will feature community groups, marching bands and performers and includes $5,000 in cash prizes; Waynesboro’s Boro Pickle Party is also scheduled April 18. - Fountain Fest, April 24–26 in downtown Chambersburg, is set as a multi-day celebration of the Memorial Fountain with carnival rides, vendors, live entertainment and a beer garden; musical tributes include an Elton John tribute April 11 at the Capitol Theatre (tickets noted at $39 with discounts) and an Elvis tribute April 24 in Greencastle (advance tickets noted at $35). Summary: The county’s April calendar brings arts, family-friendly programming and community festivals that span the month, drawing events in downtown Chambersburg, Waynesboro and surrounding venues. Dates and ticketing details are listed by the event organizers and hosting venues for those scheduled appearances.