Community Events             (Submit Your Mount Joy Area Event Here) JAN   |   FEB  |   MAR   |   APR   |   MAY   |   JUN   |   JUL   | AUG   |  SEP   |   OCT   |   NOV   |   DEC   April Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 Tour the Industries: Explore the Products Made in Mount Joy Maps and information on the participating businesses can be picked up on Thursday at the Main Street Mount Joy office located at 15 Marietta Ave or Friday at any of the participating businesses.  It is recommended to start at LCCTC with refreshments and a tour. MSMJ 653-4227. Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 Milanof-Schock Library Twelfth Annual Used Book Sale The twelfth annual used book sale at Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church , 800 Donegal Springs Road, Mount Joy. Friday hours 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday hours 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Special pricing by the bagful begins at noon on Saturday. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milanof-Schock Library in Mount Joy.  All proceeds will benefit the library at 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. Call the library at 653-1510 for more information. Friday, April 25th Fourth Friday Scavenger Egg Hunt Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  This month's theme will be Scavenger Egg Hunt.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself. May Friday, May 2nd Main Street Mount Joy Golf Outing Registration 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM, Tee Time Noon, Dinner 5 PM At the Groff’s Golf Club It’s the right time to be thinking about golf! You and your fellow golfers are invited to join Main Street Mount Joy for a day of golf, fun, and friendship. Registration is $70/person or $280/foursome. All proceeds from this event benefit Main Street Mount Joy.  Registration Form Saturdays in May Mount Joy Farmers Market Open 8 AM - Noon Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy The Farmers Market runs each Saturday from May 3 through October 11 from 8 am to Noon. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season.  Click on the 2008 Schedule of Activities for a listing of special festivals & promotions at the market.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Special Dates in May to Remember at the Market: May 3rd Opening Day; May 24th See You at the Parade; May 31st Strawberry Festival.   2008 Schedule of Activities    Standholder Registration Form Sunday, May 18th Soles for Souls Walk-a-Thon "Walk, run or roll to save a spiritual soul" Registration begins at Noon and the Walk begins at 1 pm.  Food & Car Wash Noon - 3 pm.  Place: Rainbow's End Youth Services and Main Street. Prizes for Pledges: REYS Signature T-Shirt or Sports Bag.  The goal is to raise $8,000.  New! This year come enjoy a "Cook Out" with us and Get your wheels washed!  Walkers and sponsors needed.  To register, contact Rainbow's End at 653-9511 or go to www.reys.org Tuesday - Saturday, May 20 - 24th Mount Joy Community Carnival Kunkle Field Funnel cakes, candy apples, Rotary’s famous French Fries, and all the delicious food you have come to expect will be at this year’s Mount Joy Carnival, Tuesday through Thursday from 6 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 6 PM to 11 PM, and Saturday following the Memorial Day Parade from 4 PM to 11 PM.  This is the third year that the Rotary Club of Mount Joy is coordinating the carnival. Loads of fun and special entertainment is in store for this year’s carnival.  Family nights are scheduled throughout the week.  Ride all the rides you want with a wristband on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings for $15.00/evening and Thursday for $20.00.  Bingo will be offered every night at the carnival by the Mount Joy Fire Police and Rainbow’s End will offer a pool tournament!  A full line up of special entertainment is also lined up for the carnival including Sandy Heisey, Tim Reinhard, E. Richard Aument - DJ & Dance Instructor, the Donegal High School Brass Band, Chris Ivey - Character Juggler, and more! Friday, May 23rd Fourth Friday Ladies Night Out & 1st Year Anniversary of Fourth Fridays - "Art on the Street & Wine Tasting" Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself. Saturday, May 24th Memorial Day Parade Mount Joy's Annual Memorial Day Parade along Main Street.  June Saturdays in June Mount Joy Farmers Market Open 8 AM - Noon Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy The Farmers Market runs each Saturday from May 3 through October 11 from 8 am to Noon. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season.  Click on the 2008 Schedule of Activities for a listing of special festivals & promotions at the market.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Special Dates in June to Remember at Market: June 28th Community Craft Day (Interested Standholders, See Craft Day Registration Form)   2008 Schedule of Activities    Standholder Registration Form   Community Craft Day Registration Form Friday, June 27th Fourth Friday Surf and Shop! Anyone need a Vacation?  Fourth Friday brings the beach to Mount Joy Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.  July Saturdays in July Mount Joy Farmers Market Open 8 AM - Noon Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy The Farmers Market runs each Saturday from May 3 through October 11 from 8 am to Noon. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season.  Click on the 2008 Schedule of Activities for a listing of special festivals & promotions at the market.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Special Dates in July at Market to Remember: July 26th Recipe Exchange Day.   2008 Schedule of Activities    Standholder Registration Form Friday, July 25th Fourth Friday Celebrate Your Independence - Red, White, & Blue! Cruise Main Street! Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.  Saturday, July 26th Taste of Mount Joy - Cruisin' Cuisine 11 AM – 2:30 PM on Main Street between New Haven and Marietta Ave. The event, to be held on Main Street, will showcase antique, classic, and hot rod cars, as well as the great tastes of Mount Joy from area restaurants. This event is sure to bring a crowd to downtown – It’s a perfect combination of special cars to admire and delicious food to feast! August Saturdays in August Mount Joy Farmers Market Open 8 AM - Noon Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy The Farmers Market runs each Saturday from May 3 through October 11 from 8 am to Noon. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season.  Click on the 2008 Schedule of Activities for a listing of special festivals & promotions at the market.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Special Dates in August at Market to Remember: August 2 Tomato Festival; August 16 Farmers Day (Kids Day)   2008 Schedule of Activities    Standholder Registration Form Friday, August 22nd Fourth Friday Hometown Night - Celebrate Mount Joy Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.  September Saturdays in September Mount Joy Farmers Market Open 8 AM - Noon Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy The Farmers Market runs each Saturday from May 3 through October 11 from 8 am to Noon. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season.  Click on the 2008 Schedule of Activities for a listing of special festivals & promotions at the market.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Special Dates in September at Market to Remember: Sept 20 Apple Festival.   2008 Schedule of Activities    Standholder Registration Form Saturday, September 6th Crab Fest 3 - 7 PM Mount Joy's Second Annual Thrivent Day - Feast on all you can eat hardshell crabs, crab cakes, soup, & more! Plus, live music and fun for all ages! Friday, September 26th Fourth Friday Sunset on Summer - Say Good "Buy" to Summer 2008 Together...with Great Deals! Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.    October Saturday Oct 4th & 11th Mount Joy Farmers Market Open 8 AM - Noon Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy The Farmers Market runs each Saturday from May 3 through October 11 from 8 am to Noon. Here customers can find local standholders selling fresh fruits & vegetables, annuals & perennials, hanging baskets, delicious baked goods, honey, jellies & relishes, fresh cut flowers, granola, handmade soaps, and some crafts. Produce availability varies throughout the season.  Click on the 2008 Schedule of Activities for a listing of special festivals & promotions at the market.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Special Dates in October at Market to Remember: Oct 4th Pumpkin Patch Day; October 11th Last Market Day of the Season.  2008 Schedule of Activities    Standholder Registration Form Saturday, October 18th Mount Joy Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest & Parade Registration: Noon @ UNCB; Parade 1 PM Along Main Street to Memorial Park An event for you and your fury best friend! Dress Your Pet in Festive Trick-or-Treat Attire.  Prizes awarded for Best of Show, Funniest, Most Original, Best Impersonation of Another Animal, Animal/Owner Look Alike, & Best Group Theme.  Owners and pets of all shapes, sizes, and species will have fun as they parade through Downtown Mount Joy to Memorial Park for the awards ceremony.  Receive pet & human treats and mementos to remember the special afternoon.  This event is coordinated jointly by Main Street Mount Joy and the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce. Friday, October 24th Fourth Friday All Treats, No Tricks - Pumpkin Pie Contest, Jack-o-Lanterns, Storytelling, & More Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.  November Friday, November 28th Fourth Friday Black Friday....Shop Til' You Drop - Get Back to Traditions; Relax & Feel Good about Black Friday Shopping Again Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.  December Saturday, December 6th Winterfest 4-7 PM along Main Street between Delta & Marietta Avenue Great food, festive live music, fun activities for all, and a spectacular tree lighting ceremony are all a part of Winterfest along East Main Street between Delta and Marietta Avenue. Thousands of people attend to celebrate Mount Joy and officially kickoff the holiday season together as a community. There is so much to enjoy. People fill up with the delicious tastes of over a dozen Mount Joy restaurants. Community organizations offer fun games, give-a-ways, and small trinkets for sale. Children visit and share their Christmas wishes with Santa. Many line up to ride the horse-drawn sleigh around town. You could marvel at the work of the ice carver. Other activities include the Little Shoppers Store, reindeer petting, and Obie the Clown. Music fills the streets and many find themselves singing along. The night concludes beautifully with community caroling and an enthusiastic count down to light the tree. Friday, December 19th Fourth Friday Countdown to Christmas! (Note - Fourth Friday is actually Third Friday this month!)  Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.    .............2009............. January Friday, January 23rd Fourth Friday Sweetheart Chocolate Tour - Specialty Chocolates & Treats as you Browse from Place to Place Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.    February Friday, February 27th Fourth Friday Fire & Ice - 2nd Annual Chili Challenge Taste Off, Ice Carving, & More Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself. March Friday, March 27th Fourth Friday Celtic Madness - All Things Green Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are Mount Joy’s evening of celebration.  Fourth Fridays are a time when Mount Joy explodes with things to do and provides a night to see and be seen Downtown.  Over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Make each Fourth Friday a night that you and your family spend time together Downtown - dining out, walking from place to place, browsing shops and exhibits, and most of all - enjoying yourself.