Celebrate summer in downtown Ephrata! Our First Saturday events have become THE destination event, drawing 400-600 attendees each month for themed afternoon activities followed by evening celebrations featuring live music, craft vendors, and food trucks on the Plaza. See details on all the events below.
Upcoming…
In June we’re bringing back the Wine Walk with more wineries! From 2:30-4:30, join in as local vintners set up tasting rooms within our brick-and-mortar businesses. Taste your way up and down Main Street as you shop and get to know the entrepreneurs who keep our town moving.
Wineries joining us ~(updated daily) 
Wine Walk doesn’t require tickets but we would LOVE to know you’re coming! RSVP below!
In July we’re beautifying Main Street again with Chalk the Walk! From 11 am-4:30 pm, Sign up here for your sidewalk ‘canvas’ pick up your sidewalk chalk, and get creative. Groups and individuals are welcome to participate – start planning now!
With the first day of school right around the corner, it’s time for Back to the Books! All of Main Street turns into a book 2:30-4:30 pm! Our businesses feature pages from great books that families can read by going from shop to shop. All kids receive school supplies at each stop and a copy of the featured book at the end of the route. STAY TUNED for the book reveal!
Back to the Books doesn’t require tickets but we would LOVE to know you’re coming! RSVP below!
How well do you know Ephrata? Our last First Saturday is a crazy one! The fourth Annual Scavenger Hunt, 2:30-4:30 pm, tests your knowledge against your fellow residents and visitors. Can you find the answers to all the clues?
The Scavenger Hunt does not require tickets, but we would LOVE to know you’re coming! RSVP below!
We’re also excited to announce that the Historic Conservation Trust of the Ephrata Area has graciously decided to open the Caboose at the Whistle Stop Plaza for tours on First Saturdays. If you’ve ever wondered what’s inside, stop in from 4:00-8:00 p.m. to see!
Whistle Stop Plaza 4:30-8:00 PMAt 4:30, switch gears and join us at the Whistle Stop Plaza for a unique experience that brings together the local community for a FREE fun event where friends, family, and neighbors have the opportunity to gather in a festive atmosphere while enjoying the live music (dancing too!), local food vendors, and adult beverages. Local retail vendors offer a personal shopping experience for all attendees.
Food is also a mainstay of the evening event. There’s a great assortment of things to eat at any one event!
This event is family-friendly. Must be 21+ to enjoy an Adult Beverage (bring your ID… you could be 75 years old & using a walker & you will still need to show ID to consume Alcohol) Adult Beverages must stay within the boundaries of the event.
In the event of inclement weather, the events will be canceled.
We LOVE our Vendors!
Mainspring of Ephrata is excited to be hosting First Saturday again in 2026. While all of us (the organizers, volunteers, vendors, food trucks, musicians, and the public) have a role to play when it comes to promoting the event, we recognize that the MAIN responsibility for this effort falls to us, the organizers!
We’ll be building off past events’ success, with OVER 500 people attending any given month & great feedback from vendors & attendees. We have a robust marketing program to bring out even more attendees each month!
We hope you’ll consider joining us! Together we can make this a fun & profitable community event!
In the event of inclement weather, this year we will be canceling the event.
Vendors – STAY TUNED!
Vendors – STAY TUNED!
We had such a good time at the Whistle Stop on Saturday night. We saw many friends, ate great food, had some good drinks and just loved the atmosphere provided by the band!!
Thanks for all the time and devotion to those who planned, set up, and cleaned up afterward!! Nicely done!!
~ Beth
Fickle Mistress – June 6, 2025
Welcome Fickle Mistress!
Danceable Classic Rock in Central PA coming to our First Saturday in JUNE!
TBA – July 3, 2025
Welcome !
Crossing Abbey Road – August 1, 2026
Crossing Abbey Road is BACK!
Experience the timeless magic of the Beatles with Crossing Abbey Road!
Crackerboxx – September 5, 2025
Welcome Crackerboxx!
Crackerboxx is a high energy party band/ Four guys all play favorite 80s, 90s, Pop Rock dance music.
Scott & Jan Eaby
16 E. Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: (717) 721-6196
Email: lisa@mainspringofephrata.org
Have Questions or Suggestions?
email: lisa@mainspringofephrata.org