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Carlisle’s Summerfair Schedule
Check out what the 2008 Carlisle Summerfair has in store for this year, starting on Wednesday, July 2.
The Summerfair is an annual event in Carlisle providing fun family activities over the July 4th weekend.
For more information visit the Summerfair's Web site at www.carlislesummerfair.com.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - 911 Tours/Emergency Displays at the intersection of Allen Road and Ritner Highway
Thursday, July 3, 2008
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Rotary Roast Beef Dinner at Lamberton Middle School’s cafeteria. A donation of $7.50 to the rotary is required.
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies in Veterans Square.
7:00 p.m. - Parade at Hanover Street/Veterans Square
8:00 p.m. - Ice Cream Social in Veterans Square
8:00 p.m. - Summerfair Concert “Cheap Sneakers” at Veterans Square. The rain site will be the Carlisle Theatre.
Friday, July 4, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Miniature Golf Tournament at Duffy’s Miniature Golf Course, 1454 Harrisburg Pike.
9:00 a.m - Around the Town Bike Ride at Allison United Methodist Church parking lot. Everyone must wear helmets.
9:00 to 10:30 a.m. - Anything Floats Race Craft Inspection at Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs (next to the Hump Back Bridge)
11:00 a.m. - Anything Floats Races at Children’s Lake.
5:00 p.m. - Shakespeare In The Park at Thornwald Park
Saturday, July 5, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 10K Run Registration on Rush Campus at Dickinson College
7:30 a.m. - Children’s Fishing Derby Registration at Letort Park for children ages 4 to 12.
8:00 a.m. - 10K Run at Dickinson College
8:00 a.m. to 10: 00 a.m. - Children’s Fishing Derby at Letort Park. Fish will be provided by Yellow Breeches Anglers & Conservation.
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Children’s Art Activity on Rush Campus at Dickinson College.
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Mini-Festival/Craft Show/Food Concessions on Rush Campus at Dickinson College.
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Dog Show
11:00 a.m. to Noon. - Magician, Nathan Kepner
Noon to 12:30 p.m. - Apple Pie Judging
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Carlisle Town Band
1:00 p.m. - Baby Races
2:00 p.m. - Summerfair Musical at the McGowan Auditorium at the Carlisle Area High School
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Boiling Springs Open Pool Night at the Boiling Springs Pool at 2 Mountain Road
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Carlisle Open Pool Night at the Carlisle Community Pool at 1236 Franklin St.
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Tractor Twang Country Line Dance with Scott Donato at the Carlisle Fairgrounds
7:00 p.m. - Summerfair Musical at McGowan Auditorium at the Carlisle Area High School
Sunday, July 6, 2008
2:00 p.m. - Summerfair Musical at McGowan Auditorium at the Carlisle Area High School
5:00 p.m. - Shakespeare In The Park at Thornwald Park
7:30 p.m. - Harrisburg Symphony on Rush Campus at Dickinson College. The rain site will be the Carlisle Theatre.
Monday, July 7, 2008
9:00 a.m. to Noon - Old Courthouse Tour at the Old Courthouse in the square.
10:00 a.m. to Noon - Peanut Carnival at Letort Park for children ages 3-10
1:00/2:00/3:00 p.m. - Old Prison Tours at the Old Prison on East High Street
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Track Meet at the Ken Millen Stadium at the Carlisle Area High School. Parents and legal guardians must sign waivers for all minors.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Swing Dance Lessons and Open Swing Dancing at The Green Door at 14 E. North St.
7:00 p.m. - Summerfair Musical at McGowan Auditorium at the Carlisle Area High School
6:00 p.m. - All Star Softball Game at LeTort Park
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Candlelight Walking Tours of Carlisle by Historic Carlisle, Inc. Meet at the square by the church. Tours leave at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The Rain date for the tours will be on Tuesday, July 8, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.






