Community Events             (Submit Your Mount Joy Area Event Here) JAN   |   FEB  |   MAR   |   APR   |   MAY   |   JUN   |   JUL   | AUG   |  SEP   |   OCT   |   NOV   |   DEC                                             .............2010............ January Friday, January 22nd Fourth Friday Death by Chocolate - A new twist to our Chocolate Tour Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.    February Saturday, February 6th MJAA 2010 Baseball/Softball Sign-ups Borough Office 9am -1 pm.  Questions please call, K. Neiss 808-5894. Thursday - Saturday, Feb 25 - 27 Fire & Ice in Mount Joy Ice Sculptures, Live Carving, Chili Challenge Taste Off, and More in Downtown Mount Joy Friday, February 26th Fourth Friday Fire & Ice - 3rd Annual Chili Challenge Taste Off, Ice Carving, & More Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.  March Friday, March 26th Fourth Friday Legs & Leprechauns - Mount Joy's Celtic Celebration Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.  April Friday, April 23rd Fourth Friday Home & Garden Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.    May Friday, May 7th 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.  Saturdays in May - Opens first Sat in May! Mount Joy Farmers Market Open 8 AM - Noon Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy Friday, May 28th Fourth Friday Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.    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 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.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping.   Friday, June 25th Fourth Friday Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.  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 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.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Friday, July 23rd Fourth Friday Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.  Saturday, July 26th Taste of Mount Joy - Cruisin' Cuisine 11 AM – 2:30 PM on Main Street between New Haven and Barbara Streets 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 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.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Friday, August 27th Fourth Friday Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.    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 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.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Saturday, September 4th Mount Joy's Crab Fest 4 - 8 PM Mount Joy's 4th Annual Crab Fest- Feast on all you can eat hardshell crabs or 2 crab cakes, soup, & more! Plus, live music and fun for all ages! Friday, September 24th Fourth Friday Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.    October Saturdays in October (thru mid-Oct) 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 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.  There is plenty of free parking available to shoppers, lots of restaurants to enjoy, and many downtown stores to continue your shopping. Saturday, October 16th Mount Joy Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest & Parade Times:  11:30 – 3:30 pm              Registration 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; Blessing of the Animals: 12:30 pm; Parade: 1 pm; Award Presentation: 2:30 pm  Place: Memorial Park off Marietta Ave., Mount Joy A howlin' good time with our pets. Dress your pets (& you!) in your most creative costumes for your chance to win prizes.  Over 30 prizes will be awarded in categories including: funniest, most original, best impersonation of another animal, animal/owner look-alike (child & adult divisions), best multiple pet theme, best family group theme, most adorable, best of show, choice awards, people’s choice, and more!  Registration is $8 per pet or $15 group rate.  All registered pets will receive a 2009 pet banana, goodie bag, and event portrait by deb swanger photography.  It’s a fun time for the whole family with pumpkin painting, face painting, live concert by the Surf Ratz, raffles, & doggie ice cream social.  Visit pet related stands and local pet rescues around the park and new this year, come hungry as local Mount Joy restaurants will be selling a delicious selection of finger foods.  We will be collecting pet food & new toys, beds, towels, etc at registration for local rescues.  Each item enters you into a drawing for additional prizes. Friday, October 22nd Fourth Friday Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.  November Friday, November 26th Fourth Friday Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.  December Saturday, December 4th 12th Annual Winterfest 4-7 PM along Main Street between Delta & Marietta Avenue Whole town celebration including tree lighting; community caroling; live reindeer; visits with Santa; Obie the Clown; various musical entertainment on the main stage; local restaurants offering their best food; Little Shoppers, games and coloring contest for the children. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Main Street Mount Joy. Friday, December 17th Fourth Friday (Note - Fourth Friday is actually Third Friday this month!)  Downtown Mount Joy, 5 pm - 8 pm Fourth Fridays are a time when Downtown Mount Joy explodes with things to do with over 20 destinations to enjoy.  Each Fourth Friday has a different theme, so every Fourth Friday offers new experiences.  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 enjoying the special activities of the evening.