First Saturday

Mainspring of Ephrata's 2025 First Saturday events are scheduled for June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6 in Downtown Ephrata! Join in on all the fun, see details on all the events on our website.

Downtown Ephrata 2:30-4:30 PM

Join us for themed ‘walks’ that bring attendees to our businesses up and down Main Street while visiting key stops along the planned, themed route. Visit our local brick and mortar businesses and take part in these fun-filled days!

June 7, 2025 Wine Walk

Visit these local Wineries that will have portable tasting rooms set up inside of some of our Main Street businesses and sample their wines while you get to know downtown. Event is Free! 21 and over only.

July 5, 2025 Chalk the Walk

Get ready to unleash your inner artist at Chalk the Walk from 11 am to 4:30 pm. This free community event is your chance to help transform Main Street into a vibrant sidewalk gallery, where Concrete Canvases come alive with colorful designs from our own Pavement Picassos.

August 2, 2025 Back to the Books!

All of Main Street turns into a book 2:30-4:30 pm! Our businesses feature pages from "Llama Unleashes The Alpacalypse!" 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. Writer Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Heather Fox will also be joining us again at the train station!

September 2, 2023 Explore Ephrata

The ultimate scavenger hunt. Where will you find the answers to the clues? Join in the fun, visit our participating shops and be the first to return with all digital proof for a special surprise.

Join us at the Whistlestop Plaza from 4:30-8:00 pm for a unique experience that brings together the local community for a FREE, fun event where friends, family, and neighbors gather in a festive atmosphere while enjoying live music, dancing, local food vendors, and adult beverages. Additionally, local retail vendors offer a personal shopping experience for all attendees.