CHICKEN BARBECUES
ππ₯ Here are some fire department chicken barbecues happening in your area during August and September:
π Mechanicsburg
- Upper Allen Fire Department Chicken BBQ π Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM π Country & Town Baptist Church, 1822 S Market St, Mechanicsburg, PA Event details
- Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department Community Day Chicken BBQ
π The Middle Paxton Fire Company typically hosts its chicken BBQ in August 16
- π½οΈ Half chicken, baked potato, fruit cup, baked beans, and dinner roll for $10
- π Chicken-only option for $6
- π Starts at 10:00 AM and runs until sold out
- π At the firehouse: 10 Elizabeth Ave, Dauphin, PA
Lancaster County
- Hand-in-Hand Fire Company Chicken BBQ π Saturday, August 30, 2025 π 313 Enterprise Drive, Bird-in-Hand, PA ποΈ Take-out only β includes half BBQ chicken, applesauce, chips, pickles, roll with butter, drink, and a homemade whoopie pie π Free delivery within 4 miles at 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM π΅ $13 for full meal, $7 for chicken only Details & menu
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
πͺπ₯ Central PA has some fantastic family-friendly festivals that support local fire companies in August and September. Here are a few standout events:
π Lisburn Community Fire Company Old Tyme Festival
- π Lisburn, near Mechanicsburg
- π August 6β9, 2025
- π Rides, games, hayrides, Bingo, silent auction, live music, and arts & crafts vendors
- π Famous BBQ chicken dinners, homemade pies, soups, and more
- π³ Large Pavilion now accepts credit cards
- π΅ Free admission β proceeds benefit the Lisburn Community Fire Company
- Festival details
π‘ Alpha Fire Company Carnival
- π Littlestown, Adams County
- π August 4β9, 2025
- π Fireworks, live music, and pay-one-price wristbands for rides
- Event info
π Middleburg Firemen's Carnival
- π Middleburg, Snyder County
- π August 5β9, 2025
- πΆ Live entertainment, parade, and carnival rides
- More details
π½ Perry County Community Fair
- π New Bloomfield, PA
- π September 15β20, 2025
- π Livestock exhibits, tractor pulls, carnival rides, food stands, and live entertainment
- ποΈ Affordable admission and great for all ages
- Fair details
π East Perry Community Fair
- π East Perry Township
- π Exact dates TBD, but typically held in late August
- π Local crafts, games, food vendors, and agricultural showcases
- π Supports local organizations and traditions
- Event calendar
These fairs celebrate Perry Cou
πͺ Wellsville Fire Company Carnival
- π Wellsville, York County
- π August 14β16, 2025
- π΅ Live music and family fun
- Event listing
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
π₯ Lancaster County
- Intercourse Fire Company β All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet π Saturday, August 30, 2025 π Intercourse, PA π³ Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more π΅ Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire company Event details
π₯ Lebanon
- LFCAIRS Pancake Breakfast (Lebanon Fire Community Assistance and Relief Services) π Lebanon, PA π₯ Supports fire loss victims and safety equipment programs π Date not yet confirmed for August/September, but check LFCAIRS updates for announcements
π Lebanon County
- Lawn Fire Company Biker Breakfast π August 17, 2025 π Palmyra, PA π½οΈ All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for $15 ποΈ Popular with motorcycle groups and locals Event info
FOOD SALES(GENERAL)
π Cumberland County
- South Newton Township Volunteer Fire Company β Drive-Thru Hoagie Salesπ August 23 & September 20, 2025π Walnut Bottom, PA π₯ͺ Grab delicious hoagies while supporting the fire company Event info
π Hershey
- π 21 W Caracas Ave, Hershey, PA
- Hershey Soup Cook-Off is scheduled for September 27, 2025
BINGO NIGHTS
π£ Lebanon County
- BIG Bingo β Suicide Prevention Task Force π September 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM π Sacred Heart Church Social Hall, Cornwall, PA π΅ All cash prizes, raffles, and food
OTHER
- First Responder Community & Resource Fair β Mechanicsburg
- Thursday, September 4, 2025, 11β―AMβ3β―PM, hosted by Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation at Buhrigβs Gathering Place, featuring apparatus, demos, raffles, and first responder participation. (Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC)
π Newport (Perry County)
- Newport First Responderβs 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)
π 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.
Hereβs what to expect:
- π Registration: 8:00 AM β 11:00 AM
- π΅ Pre-registration: $20 per vehicle (includes dash plaque)
- πΆ Music: Provided by DJ SCick
- π οΈ Proceeds help fund battery-operated tools for the new rescue engine
- ποΈ Free kickstand pad for pre-registered motorcycles
- π§οΈ Rain or shine!
π 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 β First Responders Night (Minor League Baseball)
- September 5, 2025: A fundraising/sponsor-supported themed game honoring first responders. Proceeds benefit first responderβrelated causes. (yorkrevolution.com)