Dill's Tavern

10/30/2026

The last Friday in October can only mean one thing... November First Friday 2026 at Dills Tavern is just ONE WEEK away! 🎶

Join us next Friday, November 6, at Dills Tavern for a night of live music, good food, and great company!

We're welcoming back Chuck Darwin and the Knuckledraggers for an evening of Americana, country, bluegrass, blues, and swing-acoustic boot-stomping music. Bring friends, grab a bite to eat, and settle in for a fun night at the Tavern!

Doors open at 6:30 pm, with festivities running from 7–10 pm. Admission is $10 for NYCHAPS members and $15 for nonmembers, payable at the door. This event is for ages 21+.

Want to make a full evening of it? Tavernkeeper Murray Small will also be hosting a special tasting program in the Eichelberger Distillery for an additional $10. Advance tasting tickets are available until 3 pm on November 6, and any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. Head over to our website or Facebook event for all the details and ticket links.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and we'll see you next Friday!

10/29/2026

Coffee lovers, this one's for you! ☕️

Ever wonder how people enjoyed their morning cup of coffee more than 200 years ago?

Join us at Dills Tavern this Saturday, October 31, for a special coffee demonstration during the Dillsburg Farmers Market!

Historian Chase Hornberger will take us back to the early days of coffee in America, exploring how it went from an exotic import to an everyday household staple. You'll get to see historical coffee roasting, grinding, and brewing methods in action, and even sample the finished product!

The demonstration runs from 8:30–11 am, so stop by, learn something new, and enjoy a little taste of history! ☕

10/28/2026

What a season! ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a tour of Dills Tavern this year. Whether it was your first visit or a return trip, we’re grateful to everyone who walked through our doors, asked questions, shared stories, and spent time learning about the history preserved here.

Our regular Sunday tours have now ended for the season, but you don’t have to wait until spring to visit! Private tours are available by appointment throughout the off-season. Just call our office to schedule a tour.

Regular Sunday tours will return in April 2027. Until then, thank you for another wonderful season of sharing Dills Tavern, and keep an eye out for other upcoming events!

10/24/2026

Grab your girlfriends! Our next Women & Wh***ey evening is coming up, and we're getting into the holiday spirit with a little history along the way!

Join us Wednesday, November 4, from 6–8 PM at Eichelberger Distillery at Dill's Tavern for a special Historic Holidays edition of Women & Wh***ey!

We'll enjoy a historical meal featuring beef stew, pounded cheese, seasonal salad, rolls with honey butter, and dessert while learning about the history behind the food. Plus, we'll be featuring a Hot Toddy as our spotlight drink and making a holiday decoration to take home!

And did we mention there will be door prizes?

Tickets are $35 per person, and seating is limited to just 24 guests, so don't wait to grab yours!

Gather a friend or two and come spend an evening with us celebrating history and the holiday season. Tickets are available by visiting our Facebook event or heading to our website for more info. 🥃

10/23/2026

⚠️ Important notice for Christkindlmarkt vendors:

We’ve been made aware of a scam attempting to solicit vendors for our Christkindlmarkt at Dill’s Tavern.

Please remember that NYCHAPS will never contact you through social media asking for payment. Any legitimate email communication from us will come from an email address ending in .org.

If you receive an unsolicited message or email regarding Christkindlmarkt, please use caution and double-check the sender’s email address before responding or sending any payment.

We appreciate everyone helping us spread the word and keep our community informed.

10/23/2026

Do you remember what school was like in Dillsburg, Franklintown, or Wellsville? Or have you ever wondered what classrooms looked like generations ago?

Join us this Sunday, October 25, from 1–4 PM at Maple Shade Barn for a special afternoon exploring our local school history with Dr. Brian M. Small, former Superintendent of the Northern York County School District!

Dr. Small will share stories and history from his book, Small Town Schools in the Good Old Days, which explores the early schools of our area, including the one-room schoolhouses that once served local communities.

Following his presentation, there will be time for discussion, questions, and a book signing. The event is free and open to the public at Maple Shade Barn, 35 Greenbriar Lane in Dillsburg!

Whether you attended one of these schools, have family ties to the area, or simply enjoy discovering local history, we'd love to see you there!

Head over to our website for the full details!

10/22/2026

What if your next family heirloom could also help preserve local history?

Our Burgoyne Surrounded Quilt Auction is underway, with proceeds supporting NYCHAPS’ continued work in preservation, education, and living history here in Northern York County.

The queen-sized quilt features a traditional American pattern with ties to the Revolutionary War, making it a pretty fitting way to support the stories we work to preserve.

Blind bids are open through November 8, beginning at $1,200. Take a closer look and submit your bid:

Please click the link to complete this form.

10/17/2026

Come to Dill's Tavern today through 3 pm for hands-on family fun as we celebrate Ag Day at Dillsburg Farmers Fair! 🍎

There's plenty to see, do, and discover, with activities and demonstrations for all ages, including:

- Apple pressing & c***r making
- Corn shelling
- Sauerkraut making
- Historic bake oven & smokehouse demonstrations
- Sheep & farm history demonstrations
- Longhorn steer display
- Woodworking, coopering & log sawing
- Candle dipping
- Forging & gunsmithing
- Fiber arts & quilt raffle
- Historic distilling demonstrations
- Military reenactors & timeline display
- Tomahawk throwing
- Children's games
- Gift shop & handmade goods

Plus special Farmers Fair Tastings at Eichelberger Distillery! 🥃

Tastings will be offered at 12, 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm. Tickets and sign-ups are available at the distillery.

Admission to Ag Day is free, so bring the family, explore a little local history, and enjoy a fun-filled Farmers Fair Saturday with us. We can't wait to see you!

10/14/2026

Ag Day is almost here! Will we see you this Saturday?

As part of Dillsburg Farmers Fair, we're opening the grounds at Dill's Tavern for a day of family fun, hands-on history, and a celebration of Northern York County's agricultural heritage!

From apple pressing and corn shelling to colonial baking, woodworking, and blacksmithing, there's plenty to explore! Meet reenactors, watch demonstrations, enjoy live music, and get a taste of what life was like centuries ago.

Admission is FREE, and the event takes place rain or shine! Distillery tours will also be available for $10 (ages 21+). Stay tuned! We'll share more details soon about special on-site tastings.

Bring the family, invite a friend, and come spend part of your Farmers Fair Saturday with us. We can't wait to see you!

Saturday, October 17 | 9 AM–3 PM
Dill's Tavern | 227 N. Baltimore St., Dillsburg, PA