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Grab YOUR Seat on the Franklin County Spring Pour Trail Bus Tour

Franklin County Visitors Bureau is showing off the freshness of Franklin County with the Spring Pour Trail Bus Tour. Stops include Screaming Bambino Cellars in Chambersburg, Rough Edges Brewing in Waynesboro, B-Sides Pints & Pies, and Hidden Key Brewing in Greencastle. The day-long tour includes beer flights or samples at each brewery, wine tasting, and full pours of cider or beer along with breakfast bites, lunch tastings and appetizers along the way.  The bus tour begins at 9:30 AM from the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, on the southwest quadrant of Chambersburg’s Memorial Square and concludes at 4:30 PM.

The Franklin County Pour Trail highlights artisan brewers, winemakers, and distillers in and around Franklin County PA. The trail spreads across Franklin County and South Mountain to highlight the flavor of fresh and local as it connects beautiful views and centuries of history. Check out a video preview here.

The schedule for Saturday, June 8:

  • 9:30 AM – Arrive at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center
  • 10:00 AM – 11 AM at Screaming Bambino Cellars (Downtown Chambersburg)
  • 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM at Rough Edges Brewing
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM at B-Sides Pints & Pies
  • 2:45PM – 4:00 PM at Hidden Key Brewing
  • 4:00 PM – Return to 11/30 Visitors Center

All participants in the 2024 Spring Pour Trail Bus Tour will receive a set of Franklin County Pour Trail collectible stickers. Enjoy the great flavors of locally-crafted beverages and the spring beauty of Franklin County. Tickets are $85/person and available here, or by contacting Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 717.552.2977 or 866.646.8060.

For more information about what to do, where to dine, and where to stay in Franklin County PA, visit www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or contact 866.646.8060.

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Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.