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CHICKEN BARBECUES

πŸ”πŸ”₯ Here are some fire department chicken barbecues happening in your area during August and September:

πŸš’ Mechanicsburg

  • Upper Allen Fire Department Chicken BBQ πŸ“… Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM πŸ“ Country & Town Baptist Church, 1822 S Market St, Mechanicsburg, PA Event details
  • Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department Community Day Chicken BBQ

πŸ” The Middle Paxton Fire Company typically hosts its chicken BBQ in August 16

  • 🍽️ Half chicken, baked potato, fruit cup, baked beans, and dinner roll for $10
  • πŸ— Chicken-only option for $6
  • πŸ•™ Starts at 10:00 AM and runs until sold out
  • πŸ“ At the firehouse: 10 Elizabeth Ave, Dauphin, PA

Lancaster County

  • Hand-in-Hand Fire Company Chicken BBQ πŸ“… Saturday, August 30, 2025 πŸ“ 313 Enterprise Drive, Bird-in-Hand, PA πŸ›οΈ Take-out only β€” includes half BBQ chicken, applesauce, chips, pickles, roll with butter, drink, and a homemade whoopie pie πŸš— Free delivery within 4 miles at 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM πŸ’΅ $13 for full meal, $7 for chicken only Details & menu

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

πŸŽͺπŸ”₯ Central PA has some fantastic family-friendly festivals that support local fire companies in August and September. Here are a few standout events:

πŸŽ‰ Lisburn Community Fire Company Old Tyme Festival

  • πŸ“ Lisburn, near Mechanicsburg
  • πŸ“… August 6–9, 2025
  • 🎠 Rides, games, hayrides, Bingo, silent auction, live music, and arts & crafts vendors
  • πŸ— Famous BBQ chicken dinners, homemade pies, soups, and more
  • πŸ’³ Large Pavilion now accepts credit cards
  • πŸ’΅ Free admission β€” proceeds benefit the Lisburn Community Fire Company
  • Festival details

🎑 Alpha Fire Company Carnival

  • πŸ“ Littlestown, Adams County
  • πŸ“… August 4–9, 2025
  • πŸŽ† Fireworks, live music, and pay-one-price wristbands for rides
  • Event info

🎠 Middleburg Firemen's Carnival

  • πŸ“ Middleburg, Snyder County
  • πŸ“… August 5–9, 2025
  • 🎢 Live entertainment, parade, and carnival rides
  • More details

🌽 Perry County Community Fair

  • πŸ“ New Bloomfield, PA
  • πŸ“… September 15–20, 2025
  • πŸ„ Livestock exhibits, tractor pulls, carnival rides, food stands, and live entertainment
  • 🎟️ Affordable admission and great for all ages
  • Fair details

πŸŽ‰ East Perry Community Fair

  • πŸ“ East Perry Township
  • πŸ“… Exact dates TBD, but typically held in late August
  • 🎠 Local crafts, games, food vendors, and agricultural showcases
  • πŸ’› Supports local organizations and traditions
  • Event calendar

These fairs celebrate Perry Cou

πŸŽͺ Wellsville Fire Company Carnival

  • πŸ“ Wellsville, York County
  • πŸ“… August 14–16, 2025
  • 🎡 Live music and family fun
  • Event listing

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

πŸ”₯ Lancaster County

  • Intercourse Fire Company – All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet πŸ“… Saturday, August 30, 2025 πŸ“ Intercourse, PA 🍳 Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more πŸ’΅ Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire company Event details

πŸ”₯ Lebanon

  • LFCAIRS Pancake Breakfast (Lebanon Fire Community Assistance and Relief Services) πŸ“ Lebanon, PA πŸ₯ž Supports fire loss victims and safety equipment programs πŸ“… Date not yet confirmed for August/September, but check LFCAIRS updates for announcements

πŸš’ Lebanon County

  • Lawn Fire Company Biker Breakfast πŸ“… August 17, 2025 πŸ“ Palmyra, PA 🍽️ All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $15 🏍️ Popular with motorcycle groups and locals Event info

FOOD SALES(GENERAL)

πŸš’ Cumberland County

  • South Newton Township Volunteer Fire Company – Drive-Thru Hoagie SalesπŸ“… August 23 & September 20, 2025πŸ“ Walnut Bottom, PA πŸ₯ͺ Grab delicious hoagies while supporting the fire company Event info

πŸš’ Hershey

  • πŸ“ 21 W Caracas Ave, Hershey, PA
  • Hershey Soup Cook-Off is scheduled for September 27, 2025

BINGO NIGHTS

🟣 Lebanon County

  • BIG Bingo – Suicide Prevention Task Force πŸ“… September 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM πŸ“ Sacred Heart Church Social Hall, Cornwall, PA πŸ’΅ All cash prizes, raffles, and food

OTHER

  • First Responder Community & Resource Fair – Mechanicsburg
  • Thursday, September 4, 2025, 11β€―AM–3β€―PM, hosted by Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation at Buhrig’s Gathering Place, featuring apparatus, demos, raffles, and first responder participation. (Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC)
🏘 Newport (Perry County)
  • Newport First Responder’s Night
  • Thursday, August 14, 2025, 4β€―PM at 1150 Camp Hill Bypass. Community-focused event promoting local responder engagement; fundraising likely through concessions/activities. (Eventbrite)

πŸš— The Mount Gretna Community Volunteer Fire Company Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show is revving up for Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Soldiers Field, located at Timber Road & Valley Road in beautiful Mount Gretna.

Here’s what to expect:

  • πŸ•— Registration: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • πŸ’΅ Pre-registration: $20 per vehicle (includes dash plaque)
  • 🎢 Music: Provided by DJ SCick
  • πŸ› οΈ Proceeds help fund battery-operated tools for the new rescue engine
  • 🏍️ Free kickstand pad for pre-registered motorcycles
  • 🌧️ Rain or shine!
πŸ™ York
  • York New Salem Fire Company Family Game Night & Food Truck Event
  • Saturday, August 10, 2025. Free to attend; food & games for purchase benefit the fire company. (Facebook)
  • York Revolution – First Responders Night (Minor League Baseball)
  • September 5, 2025: A fundraising/sponsor-supported themed game honoring first responders. Proceeds benefit first responder–related causes. (yorkrevolution.com)

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