2011 Schedule of Events
January 21 to February 12 ..............Passport to River Towns
Passports were on sale beginning last November 26. Passport holders may visit participating businesses on these four weekends to enjoy the special discounts and promotions crafted especially for this event.
March 18 ...........................................Annual Gala
The third annual gala is scheduled for Friday, March 18, at Perfect Settings from 6:30 to 10:30 PM. Catered food, live music, and a silent auction will be featured. Visitor Center volunteers will be our invited guests for this event.
April 15 .............................................2nd Annual Taste of River Towns
Held in Union Meeting House, Marietta, this will be a traditional restaurant fair. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available for 6:00 to 7:15 or 7:30 to 8:45.
May 28 ...............................................River Run
The River Run is held Memorial Day weekend from 7:00 to 10:30 AM.
June 18 ..............................................Cupcake Contest/Cruisin’ Columbia Marketplace
Planned to coincide with Cruisin’ Columbia, the Marketplace will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (location pending). Independent consultants will have their wares available for sale or order. A Cupcake Contest will be featured mid-event. Proceeds from the Cupcake Contest will be donated to charity.
June 25 ..............................................Antique, Art and Craft Show
This marks the 31st year for this event. The AAC is always scheduled for the last Saturday in June.
July 22 ...............................................Art in the Park
Scheduled for the 4th Friday in July to coincide with the Fourth Fridays program, this is the second year for this event. Artists will be located in Locust Street Park from 4 to 8 PM. Music will be provided.
August 13 ..........................................Chiques Challenge
The Chiques Challenge is scheduled for the 2nd Saturday in August. This duathlon will begin with registration in Columbia’s River Park, transportation to Vinegar Ferry Road, and a run along the river to and through Marietta. From Marietta, participants will kayak back to Columbia’s River Park.
August 26 ..........................................Art in the Park
Scheduled for the 4th Friday in August to coincide with the Fourth Fridays program, this is the first year this event will be expanded to 2 consecutive months. Artists will be located in Locust Street Park from 4 to 8 PM. Music will be provided.
August 30 to September 9................Summer Silent Auction
In place of the Chamber Picnic, a silent auction will be held featuring items for recreation and relaxation. Bidding will be done via internet.
October 1...........................................Bridge Bust
This is the 23rd year for this event. The Bridge Bust is always held on the first Saturday in
October.
November 5 .......................................MAG Run
Formerly the Fall Flash, this event is scheduled for the first Saturday in November. This is only the third year for this event.
Passport to River Towns
On sale now through the end of the promotion, Passport to River Towns offers special benefits to “travelers” as they visit the 18 participating businesses. Gets stamps from 12 “destinations” and then turn in your “passport” for a chance at a grand-prize drawing of a Kindle and $100 Amazon gift card. An Apple iPod Nano is the second prize. The program runs weekends beginning January 21, 2011 and ending February 12, 2011.
Taste of the River Towns
Friday, April 15, 2011. Making a repeat appearance after last year’s success, this event is in the form of a restaurant fair. It will again take place at the historic Union Meeting House in Marietta. Sample the wares of local restaurants, Bed and Breakfasts and food vendors. Tickets will be available for two time slots: 6 – 7:15 pm and 7:30-8:45 pm.
11th Annual 5k River Run
Saturday, May 28, 2011. The course for this event is a popular one – it crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster & York County which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event. River Run begins in Wrightsville at 8:30 am and finishes in “record time” against this scenic backdrop. Pre-registration is available. T-shirts guaranteed to the first 250 registrants. Participants may also register on the day of the Run beginning at 7:30 am. The Run is held rain or shine.
Cruisin’ Columbia Marketplace
Saturday, June 18, 2011. Planned to coincide with the 7th Annual Cruisin’ Columbia Car Show, the
Marketplace will be held from 10am-2pm at the Boys and Girls Club building in Columbia. Independent consultants will have their wares available for sale or order. A Cupcake Contest will be featured mid-event. Proceeds from the Cupcake Contest will be donated to local food banks.
31st Annual Antique, Art & Craft Show
Saturday, June 25, 2011. This popular outdoor event runs from 9 am to 3 pm and features over 200 vendors filling Locust Street Park and lining the main thoroughfare. Look for a mixture of crafts, antiques, food and entertainment. Free parking & free shuttle service is available. This event is held rain or shine.
2nd Annual Art in the Park
Friday, July 22, 2011. Scheduled to coincide with Columbia’s Fourth Friday programming, Art in the Park features artists in a variety of media located in an open air venue. Stroll from gallery to gallery with a visit in between to Locust Street Park where you may view and purchase exhibited artwork or enjoy music from the Gazebo. Hours are 4-8 pm rain or shine. Light refreshments available for purchase. If you enjoy this event, we offer Art in the Park on a second evening – August 26, 2011.
1st Annual Chiques Challenge
Saturday, August 13, 2011. Participate in the inaugural year of this duathlon event which combines running and kayaking. Registration will begin in Columbia’s River Park. Participants will be transported to Vinegar Ferry Road and run along the river via the Northwest Trail and on through Marietta. There, runners will take to the river aboard a kayak and finish downstream at Columbia. We’ll be leaning on the expertise of Chiques Rock Outfitters to implement this new event. This event is held rain or shine.
2nd Annual Art in the Park
Friday, August 26, 2011. Scheduled to coincide with Columbia’s Fourth Friday programming, Art in the Park features artists in a variety of media located in an open air venue. Stroll from gallery to gallery with a visit in between to Locust Street Park where you may view and purchase exhibited artwork or enjoy music from the Gazebo. Hours are 4-8 pm rain or shine. Light refreshments available for purchase.
23rd Annual Bridge Bust
Saturday, October 1, 2011. Over 300 vendors will offer their wares in the categories of antiques, art, crafts, food and unique items in this unique and popular event. The venue is the Rt. 462 Veterans Memorial Bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville (Lancaster & York County.) The 1.25 mile bridge is closed to traffic for this event. Hours are 8 am – 4 pm. Free parking and free shuttle service is available from both sides of the bridge. The event is held rain or shine. Admission is $2; children 13 and under free. Please, NO pets.
3rd Annual 5k MAG Run
Saturday, November 5, 2011. The course for this event is a popular one – it crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster & York County which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Enjoy the scenic course against the fall foliage of the river valley. The Run begins in Wrightsville at 8:30 am and finishes in “record time” against this autumn backdrop. Pre-registration is available. T-shirts guaranteed to the first 250 registrants. Participants may also register on the day of the Runbeginning at 7:30 am. The Run is held rain or shine.
For more information on these events, call 717-684-5249.
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