# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday Back to the Books
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?? Back to the Books + Live Music at Whistle Stop Plaza ??

First Saturday: Back to the Books ??
Join us in downtown Ephrata for a FREE afternoon (and evening!) of books, back-to-school fun, and community spirit!

?️ Saturday, August 1
? 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Book Walk 
? 4:30-8 p.m. — Evening Festivities
? Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E. Main Street, Ephrata

THE BOOK WALK
This year's featured book is "Fitz and Cleo" by Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox — the hilarious graphic novel about sibling ghosts from the creators of Llama Destroys the World! Kids pick up a free backpack and map at Whistle Stop Plaza, then follow the story through storefront windows all along Main Street. Every family finishes at the train station with their very own author- and illustrator-signed copy of the book!
This event is co-sponsored by the Ephrata Public Library.

EVENING FESTIVITIES
Once the book walk wraps up, the celebration continues at Whistle Stop Plaza!
? Live music from Crossing Abbey Road, a Beatles cover band
? Food trucks: Rad.ish, Drifters Gourmet Hot Dogs, Inna's Pierogies, and Greco's Italian Ice & Ice Cream
? Beverages from Old Republic Distillery, Inspiration Brewing, Lavender Acres, and Cocalico Valley VFW Post 3376

Everything is FREE to attend — just come ready to explore downtown, meet your neighbors, and support local businesses.
Questions? Contact us at (717) 721-6196 or visit mainspringofephrata.org.
We can't wait to see you downtown! ?

?️ And don't miss our retail vendor market! Many of these makers don't have a brick-and-mortar shop, so this is genuinely one of the only chances you'll get to shop their work in person:
ArtByBunBun
Chromascape Studio
ComfyStitchesCo
Creations by Ali
Frank Wright
Friends of Ephrata Police
Happily Ever Crafter LLC
Hollie's Gourds and Refurbished Antiques
Keenllen Homestead
Klopp's Print Emporium
Laura the Cookie Lady
Liberty Crafting
Monas Creations
Palawan Pottery
ReMargable Magnets LLC
Sugarplum Country
If something catches your eye, grab it while you can!

Many thanks to our Community Sponsors, Ephrata National Bank and Windsor Mt. Joy Mutual, and our First Saturday Sponsors: Gold — Fulton Bank, Members 1st, Hampton Inn, and Keystone Villa at Ephrata; Silver — Ingham's Powder Coating, Gardner & Stevens, PC, and Pyfer Reese Straub Gray & Farhat PC; and Bronze — D. Scott Eaby, Brickyard Beverage, and Key Aid Ace Hardware. Our community is stronger because of our sponsors!
Mark your calendars for August 1 and join us for an afternoon (and evening!) of books, community spirit, and back-to-school excitement. We can't wait to see you there!


?‍?‍?‍? This event is family-friendly.
? Must be 21+ with valid ID to enjoy adult beverages (yes — ID is required for everyone). Alcohol must remain within designated event boundaries.

?️ In the event of inclement weather, the events will be canceled.

? Read by day. ? Rock by night. A Main Street tradition the whole family will love!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ephrata/mainspring-of-ephratas-first-saturday-back-to-the-books/200029687573424
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, kids, back-to-school, art, literary-art, calendar, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 134

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ephrata
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 16 E Main St, Ephrata, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17522
- **lat**: 40.1788
- **long**: -76.17648
- **full address**: 16 E Main St, Ephrata, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17522

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday Back to the Books being held?
  - **A:** Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday Back to the Books takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 16 E Main St, Ephrata, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17522.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday Back to the Books?
  - **A:** Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday Back to the Books is organized by Mainspring of Ephrata.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday Back to the Books is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ephrata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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