Corn mazes, fall festivals and more autumn activities to do in Franklin County in October

Check out these fall events planned in October.

Trick-or-treat nights and trunk-or-treat events will be published on a separate list.

Market Day

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5

Downtown Waynesboro

A huge lineup of activities is planned for Mainstreet Waynesboro’s annual Market Day. In addition to dozens of art, craft and business vendors and business’s sidewalk sales on Main Street, check out:

• Live entertainment from Maryland Symphony Orchestra (11-12), Drew Adams (12-2) and Steel Rose (2-4)
• Chili Cookoff Contest (11-2)
• Boro Bakeoff (11:30 a.m.)
• Pie Eating Contest (1:30 p.m)

There will also be a kids’ zone.

For entry forms and more information, go to facebook.com/MSWaynesboro .

Haunted Jail

7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26

Old Jail, 175 E. King St., Chambersburg

Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny takes advantage of its creepy headquarters at the Old Jail to host this annual fundraiser. Some of Hollywood's most horrifying haunts will star in this year's event.

Admission begins at 7 p.m. each night, and guests must be in line by 9 p.m. to go through the haunted jail.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 12 and under. Buy tickets starting Oct. 1 online at franklinhistorical.org/halloween.

AppleFest

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19

Downtown Chambersburg

Always held the third Saturday of October, AppleFest includes dozens of artists, crafters, business vendors, food trucks, entertainment, activities for kids and more. Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg is the host.

For more information, check out the event page on Facebook .

Falling Spring Beer Fest

3-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Chambers Fort Park,40 Spring St., Chambersburg

Downtown Chambersburg Inc. hosts this inaugural event featuring regional breweries, including Gearhouse Brewing Co., Barrel House Brewing, Michaux Brewing, Hidden Key Brewing, Cushwa Brewing and homebrewer Berg Brewing and more.

Local band Mockingbird, Mockingbird will perform cover songs spanning five decades, including Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Chris Stapleton and Foo Fighters.

The event is split into two time windows – 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. - each with unlimited small pours and entertainment. Food will be available for purchase.

Tickets are available online at ticketleap.com for $30 through Sept. 30 and $40 after that. Day-of tickets are $45.

Only those 21 and older will be admitted. ID is required.

All proceeds benefit DCI, a nonprofit organization focusing on revitalization and improving quality of life in downtown Chambersburg.

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The Rocky Horror Show: Live on Stage

Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 27

Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg

Chambersburg Community Theatre will take to the Capitol Theatre stage to perform Richard O'Brien's "The Rocky Horror Show," the original musical which was adapted into the 1975 cult classic, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Rocky Horror characters. There will also be prop bags available at the evening shows, or guests can bring their own Props are a big part of the Rocky Horror live production experience, so prop bags will be available at the evening shows or guests can bring their own items .

Showtimes are 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, $25, and more information, go to thecapitoltheatre.org . Also find the etiquette guide for props and more at the website.

Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27

Shippensburg Fairgrounds

There will be live pumpkin carving on Saturday from artist Danny Kissel, plus fall vendors, food trucks, inflatables, hay rides, pumpkin painting and more.

The festival is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Learn more at shippumpkinfest.com.

Corn mazes and fall fun

Country Creek Produce Farm: 3794 Etter Road, Chambersburg; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 3; admission $8.50 weekdays, $12 weekends (free for ages 2 and under). Admission provides access to 20-plus activities, including the "American Farmer"-themed corn maze, hay pyramid, jump pad, zip lines, mountain slides, petting zoo and more activities, plus hayrides on weekends/Friday evenings. Access the pumpkin cannon, barrel train (ages 2-10), or Ferris wheel for an additional charge. The farm is also open 5-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October for Night Maze and Moonlight Hayrides (not scary!); admission is $13 and includes the regular activities. Guests can also buy pumpkins, greenhouse items, and food/drinks. More information: countrycreekproducefarm.com/events or facebook.com/CountryCreekProduceFarm .

Stoner's Dairy Farm: 7578 Oellig Road, Mercersburg; noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 3 (last entry 45 minutes before closing); admission $10, free for ages 3 and under. Admission covers the corn maze, mini maze, hayride, petting zoo, pedal cart track, jump pad, one barrel train ride, "hoppity farm," play areas, and access to the pumpkin patch, sunflower field and special-event attractions such as pony rides and magic shows. There's also a scarecrow-building activity for an extra charge and food, drinks, pumpkins and seasonal items available for purchase. Special events: Flashlight Nights, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 19, 25, and Nov. 1; $10 admission. Trick or Treat Night: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 23; free; ages 10 and under only. More information: stonersdairyfarm.com.

This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: Corn mazes, fall festivals and more autumn activities to do in Franklin County in October