Celebrating the
New Year
together since 2004
About The Wrench Drop
The result of an Eagle Scout project by Mechanicsburg Area School District graduate Sheldon Rodgers, this small town west of Harrisburg dropped its first wrench on New Year’s Eve in 2004. The galvanized steel wrench commemorates the borough’s founders — mechanics who settled in the area to make and repair wagons that were traveling west after crossing the Susquehanna River in the early 19th century. The town celebrates the New Year from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with the annual drop of a wrench in front of the Washington Fire Company at 53 E. Main St.
Family New Year’s Eve Event
Mechanicsburg Wrench Drop has from the very beginning been a family affair. Because of that we have things scheduled that the entire family will enjoy. We have partnered with several local businesses and organizations to provide you with that special unforgettable night for you and your family,
What’s in Store for the Evening
9:00
Find the Tents,
Main Street, Near PNC Bank
Local singers, Alexia Christian and Christian Yeager will be providing entertainment
Breezeway at Buhrig's Funeral Home and Crematory,
37 East Main Street
Michael Peluso Glass by Michael Peluso
Seliacraft Glassware by Justin Pettingell
They are offering two glass blowing classes - the first class begins at 9 PM and the second class at 10 PM
11:30 pm
Mechanicsburg Volunteer Fire Department,
53 East Main Street
The countdown for the wrench drop begins, presented by DJ Matthew Martin.
Join us as Alexia and Christian lead in singing holiday singing prior to the wrench drop.
Do not be surprised if our Mayor Jack Ritter appears with his interesting comments.
Midnight
The wrench drop begins with a countdown by our MC DJ Matthew Martin
12:05 to 12:30 am
Pictures by the Wrench
1:00 AM
Everyone off the Main street
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Souvenir Wrenches
Wrench Drop has some prior year wrenches available. We are also taking pre-orders for complete sets as well as 2023 Wrenches