Jubilee Day™

Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce

6 West Strawberry Alley

Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055

80th ANNUAL JUBILEE DAY™ 2008

LARGEST ONE-DAY STREET FAIR ON THE EAST COAST

Mechanicsburg Festival Celebrates
Past, Present and Future

Contact: Jeff Palm, Executive Director

(717) 796-0811

Mechanicsburg, PA — June 11, 2008 — Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce’s 80th Annual Jubilee Day™ sponsored by AmeriChoice FCU will be held on Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is the largest, longest-running one-day street fair on the East Coast.

As music from two stages rings through the downtown on Thursday, patrons can enjoy great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides. The event also features wares from local and regional artists and craftsmen.

“It is a great, affordable family outing,” said Jeff Palm, executive director of Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the annual event. He pointed out that many things at the event are FREE, including admission, shuttle bus parking, live entertainment, and a children’s area behind Citizen’s Bank. Palm acknowledges that without the generous sponsorships from local businesses, Jubilee Day™ would not be possible.

Jubilee Day™ has received local acclaim. Readers of Central PA Magazine rank Jubilee Day™ as a top favorite area festival. This popular street fair regularly draws thousands of people, and this year, 60,000 people are expected to attend.

“You could spend all day here,” said Palm. “Browsing vendor displays, taking in music and entertainment on two stages, and of course eating to your heart’s content!” Palm said there are more than 50 different food vendors at Jubilee Day™.

Not to be Missed at the 2008 Jubilee Day™

• The Jubilee Day™ Children’s Area, featuring FREE children’s activities including a petting zoo, activities, games, prizes and crafts located behind Citizen’s Bank. Giant Foods and The Sentinel sponsor this area, which is run by a consortium of area churches.

• ‘Sheep to Shawl’ Demonstration, reminiscent of days gone by, watch a hand-made shawl go from raw wool to this collectible clothing accessory. It will be raffled off with proceeds benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network. Sheep to Shawl Demo is located at the corner of Main and Market Streets.

• Limited Edition and Collectible Commemorative Items on sale at the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce Booth located on the square. 80th Annual Jubilee Day t-shirts, collectible pins, limited edition, hand-painted and hand-numbered wooden cut-out of the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce’s blue train car.

• Antique Automobiles and a Jubilee Day™ Past Exhibit will be featured at the Mechanicsburg Museum on North Market Street.

• Interactive Media Display by Comcast

• Amusement Rides in the PNC Parking Lot

• Entertainment venues throughout the event include the AmeriChoice Main Stage; the Comcast Community Stage; live music at Trez Music Education Center (50 W. Main Street) and Skateboarding and Pogo demonstrations behind Funtastiks on Strawberry Avenue.

There will be free shuttle bus service from the following locations. Mechanicsburg Senior High School, off Williams Grove Road, and Immanuel Alliance Church at 800 South Market Street.

Entertainment Schedule:

Comcast Community Stage
East Main Street at Frankeberger Plaza

6 W. Strawberry Alley ~ Mechanicsburg, PA  17055
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