Rock N Glow 5K Race - The Manheim Downtown Development Group is excited to announce our 1st Annual Rock-N-Glow 5K Race in downtown Manheim!  Live music by Crackerboxx, delicious food served by our local restaurants, children activities, DJ music by Gregg Steif and Company, and much more!  The event will begin at 6:00pm and finish with an After Pary at 11:30pm.  FUN RUN begins at 8:00pm.  5K begins at 9:00pm!  Race Pack pick up will be at the Manheim Farm Show Building located at 400 Adele Avenue, Manheim on Thursday and Friday, May 30th and 31st from 4:00 - 8:00pm.  Race Packs can also be picked up the day of the event starting at 6:00pm on Market Square.  Click on the Rock N Glow 5K Race above for more information! 

Mardi Gras on Market Square!  From live musical performances to delicious and mouthwatering dishes, this is one event you don't want to miss!  The Manheim Downtown Development Group is gearing up for our 5th Annual Event (formally Taste of Manheim).  We invite you to dine with Manheim's restaurants during this special evening of delicious foods and signature dishes from our local restaurants and entertainment held on our historic Market Square!

 Restaurants will provide a taste of soups, sandwiches and entrees.  Among the many restaurants participating are the Brick House Cafe & Coffee Shop, JoBoy's BrewPub, the Cat's Meow, Stiegel Dining Room, Central Grille, Francesco's Pizza, Finks French Fries, Snack Attack and many more!  The signature dishes will range in cost from $2-5 per serving.  Throughout the evening there will be live musical entertainment by the Cat's Pajamas,  Dance performances from Cricket's Performing Arts and vocal performances by IStage.  Mardi Gras on Market Square will take place on Saturday, August 17th starting at 4:00pm - 8:00pm (raindate Sunday, August 18th).  

Cruisin' the Square :  This is our 14th consecutive annual show now scheduled for Saturday, October 19th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Personalized invitations to prior year car show participants, awards by sposor's choice, 50/50 raffle and a bunch of door prizes, as well as a few grand prize drawings have made this event a regional favorite.  Our exhibitors love parking on our historic Market Square.  Click here for the 2012 registration form, flyer and map.  Add good weather, music and live entertainment, delicious food from our local vendors and you will have an enjoyable and memorable day.  Last year the event grew to include over 230 vehicles in showing.   The event is held from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  Staged in the center of town, the Square will be closed from 8:00am - 3:00pm.  The event is open to the public and admission is free to non-exhibitors.  Thank you to our anchor sponsors!  Clair Brothers Audio Systems, Baron Insurance Group, Worley & Obetz, Morgan Automotive, Manheim Borough, Rapho Township, Dave's Automotive, Fenner Drives, Nearly Nu Thrift Shop, Fulton Bank, Manheim VFW 5956, T & D Excavating, Doe Run Dental, Hondru Auto Group, Krunch Kritters, Wiggins Asphalt and Paving and Sign Me Up!    Car Show Exhibitors will be welcomed by parking attendants beginning at 8:00am.  Bring your appetite and lawn chair to enjoy an evening on Manheim's historic Market Square.  For more information, please contact me at (717) 665-1762. 

 Christmas in Manheim: This year, the Manheim Downtown Development Group is partnering with the Manheim Community Library, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Women's Club of Manheim, Stiegel Glassworks 1976 and the Manheim Historical Society to bring you "Christmas in Manheim" a weekend full of festive holiday fun! The event will begin on Friday, December 7th and continue until Sunday, December 9th. Click Here for detailed information and times of the events!