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different to the community,” said Kristie Schmid, executive director of the Chamber. “Manheim has a rich arts community, so this festival came together very organically.” The event will begin with an artist quick draw. Artists may sign up on the day of the event from 10 a.m. to noon. From noon to 2 p.m., artists will create their work in Market Square before setting their art up for judging, display and sales from 2 to 3 p.m. The
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Raise a glass, sample specialty beers and raise funds for the Mount Joy community all at the same time by attending The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy 2026. The event will be held on Saturday, April 25, along Main Street in Mount Joy, between Market Street and Marietta Avenue. VIP admission will start at 1 p.m., with general admission at 2 p.m., and the festival will wrap up at 5 p.m. About 50 vendors will be featured at the brew fest, including Rooster Street Brewing, 450 North Brewing Company, Dancing Gnome Brewery and Eno River Brewing. A variety of food trucks will also be on-site, including MaddaBet Bakes, Chef Lex, Dutch Country Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels, Piper Belles BBQ, Spud Muffin, The Donut Guys, The TacoRV, Wrightsville Pizza Kings and The Slavic Spoon. Additional vendors will include Monkey Business Peanuts; Gnawjaw, which sells jerky; Hound Dog Bakery, which sells dog treats; and Old Grumpy Mark’s, which sells hot sauce. “This is a thoroughly enjoyable event with music at both ends of the venue area and access to breweries from across the countr y, many you’ve never tasted their offerings before,” said Sherry Caldwell, secretary/ treasurer for Voyage Mount Joy, which is organizing the fest. “It’s a rain-or-shine event and pet friendly.” The festival will have a ’90s theme, and people are encouraged to dress to impress in their favorite retro outfit. Dave Gates Music will perform ’90s covers by request, and DJ Caraby will
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