03/07/2026
So many reasons to visit Newville this year!
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 2026 BIG SPRING AREA EVENTS 📅
From the creek to the downtown fountain, 2026 is looking packed! Here is your guide to the biggest local celebrations, outdoor adventures, and historic festivals heading our Big Spring way.
🛶 April 26: Heishman’s Mill 3rd Annual Sojourn
Kick off the spring season with a paddle down the Conodoguinet Creek! Experience the beauty of our local waterways starting at the historic mill.
🔗 Register here: www.visitcumberlandvalley.com or at https://www.friendsofheishmansmill.org/
🦅 June 12th and 13: on the 12th, "One Bowl More" Join us in celebrating America's 250th where Tony Shahan will present history on production of alcohol in early America. on the 13th the Spirit of Schimmel Wood Carving Expo
Celebrate the legacy of Newville’s own Wilhelm Schimmel! See master carvers in action at Heishman’s Mill, enjoy history talks, and join the silent auction.
🔗 Event Details and registration: www.friendsofheishmansmill.org
🍦 June 19-20: 27th Annual Newville Fountain Festival and 5K run
It’s time for Newville’s 209th Birthday! 🎂 Don't miss the parade, the 5k run, the tractor show, and all your favorite local food vendors. There will also be an unveiling of Newville's first Heritage Trail with a ribbon cutting at noon by the bank.
🔗 for more information google us or send us email at [email protected]
🏖️ June 20: Colonel Denning State Park 90th Birthday Party
Happy 90th to our favorite state park! Join the "Beach Party" celebration with a DJ and root beer floats while celebrating the USA 250th.
🔗 Park Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofColonelDenning/
🎃 October 26: Newville Halloween Parade
(Rain Date: Oct 27)
Get your costumes ready! Join us for one of the best Halloween traditions in the Cumberland Valley. 👻
🔗 Registration & Route Info: https://halloween.bssd.me/
