CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 5, 2026 — The Franklin County Visitors Bureau is pleased to reveal the victorious performers from the IceFest A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic. Over twelve artists performed at the inaugural open mic event of 2026. Seven acts will move forward to Round 1, scheduled for Friday, June 19 at the Capitol Theatre: Josh Taylor & Chris Strupp, Muneath Ham, Suzanna Painter, Alivia Martz, Leslie Metz, Noah Mellot, and Rhema Berea. Watch a brief video summary.

The following A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic is scheduled for February 27 at Trigger’s Table and Taproom in Waynesboro at 6:30 PM. Further open mic events will run through May. Victors from each session will vie for a $500 top prize and a chance to perform for thousands on July 18, preceding 1864: Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg. The winner will be determined by audience members via physical ballots and a text-message voting system during the competition.

Annually, area talent takes center stage during the open mics, semifinals, and finals. Ranging from original works to remarkable renditions of well-known pieces, A Cappella & Unplugged highlights the inventiveness, artistry, and emotional depth of hometown entertainers.

Previous champions include:
2015 – Taylor Piper & Kristopher Potter / A World Apart
2016 – Kate & Isaac
2017 – Elly Cooke
2018 – Alexus Lawson
2019 – For F4ith
2020 – Gabrielle Stone
2021 – Bailey Appleby
2022 – Willeby Hayes
2023 – Elijah Myers
2024 – Marissa Porter
2025 – Samuel Vance

To participate in the February 27 open mic at Trigger’s Table and Taproom in Waynesboro PA, sign up.

Share your talents at A Cappella & Unplugged and join one of Franklin County’s most eagerly awaited summer traditions.

The Franklin County Visitors Bureau welcomes everyone to discover historical sites, artistic and architectural treasures, recreational activities, scenic landscapes, local cuisine, and the friendly welcome of towns such as Chambersburg, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg, and Waynesboro. Franklin County PA is located just north of the Mason-Dixon Line and offers convenient access from Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York. For additional details, visit or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information regarding the 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

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