About The TWANG…
TRACTOR TWANG was founded in 1994 by Scott Donato. It began as sort of a branch of the “102 Club,” which Scott Donato and Lee Adams created years earlier while working at WHYL Radio in Carlisle. The “Country 102 Club,” which was a weekly event held at the Embers was an adult only affair, and Donato wanted to find something that all ages could attend. During the early years, even with the “all-age” stamp on the event, Twang was still mostly adults. As time went on, Twang’s crowd began to change. The volume of Twangers grew with every season, but the ages that attended started to change. By the late 90′s, Twang started getting involved with workshops and showcases at local colleges and high schools. By 2002, Twang’s crowds had doubled from just a few years earlier, and had created an environment for young adults to enjoy a great time. Over the last four years, Twang’s crowds have gotten even larger yet, which ultimately led to building a new addition, which opened November 4th, 2006. The second phase of the expansion (a new dance floor in that section) was completed on January 13th of 2007. All in all, Scott Donato’s Tractor Twang is a one of a kind experience. You’ll find other clubs, bars, and copy-cat establishments, but there’s only one Twang, and for the hundreds who support us week in and week out, we thank you! The picture at right is our dance club and original dance floor in 1995.
Contacting Us…
Scott Donato’s email is: scott@tractortwang.com
We hold various special events on off-nights (and afternoons) at the TWANG building in Newville. On-the-road bookings happen all the time at local colleges and parks…we even have line dance instructors available! Don’t be shy to ask — we’d be happy to have you at the TWANG for a special occasion or bring the TWANG to you.
If you have a large group (over 20 people) coming to the TWANG building on a dance night, let Scott know and we’ll make arrangements to accommodate you. We can even schedule special line dancing instruction for you!
TWANG Event Information…
Twang’s cover charge is $7 (children 5 and under are free).
Smoking is permitted outside of the Twang building and there is absolutely no alcohol permitted on the premises.
For all individuals who enter Twang, it is automatically assumed that he or she gives us permission to post their picture on this website. For those who do not want their pictures posted, alert someone on staff after arrival. We will oblige all requests.
Address: 533 Shippensburg Road, Newville, PA 17241
Directions To The Twang:
From Harrisburg/Mechanicsburg/Carlisle…
Take I-81 S toward CARLISLE/SHIPPENSBURG
Take the PA-233 EXIT 37 toward NEWVILLE
Turn RIGHT off the ramp onto ROUTE 233 and travel 3.8 miles
Turn LEFT onto PA-533 / VINE ST
You’ll travel another 200 yards or so until you get to a stop sign. Go straight through the stop sign.
Continue for about 1 mile or so and the Twang (at the Newville Fairgrounds) will be on your left. The building is far off the road in a huge parking lot, so you will want to look for a sign that says “Scott Donato’s Tractor Twang.”
From Chambersburg/Shippensburg…
Take I-81 N toward CARLISLE/HARRISBURG
Take the PA-233 EXIT 37 toward NEWVILLE
Turn LEFT off the ramp onto ROUTE 233 and travel 3.8 miles
Turn LEFT onto PA-533 / VINE ST
You’ll travel another 200 yards or so until you get to a stop sign. Go straight through the stop sign.
Continue for about 1 mile or so and the Twang (at the Newville Fairgrounds) will be on your left. The building is far off the road in a huge parking lot, so you will want to look for a sign that says “Scott Donato’s Tractor Twang.”
From York…
Take I-83 S Approx 20 Miles
Merge onto PA-581 W / HARRISBURG EXPY via EXIT 41A on the LEFT toward CAMP HILL For 7 miles
Merge onto I-81 S via EXIT 1B on the LEFT toward CARLISLE (stay on for 22 miles)
Take the PA-233 EXIT 37 toward NEWVILLE
Turn RIGHT off the ramp onto ROUTE 233 and travel 3.8 miles
Turn LEFT onto PA-533 / VINE ST
You’ll travel another 200 yards or so until you get to a stop sign. Go straight through the stop sign.
Continue for about 1 mile or so and the Twang (at the Newville Fairgrounds) will be on your left. The building is far off the road in a huge parking lot, so you will want to look for a sign that says “Scott Donato’s Tractor Twang.”
From Lancaster…
Merge onto I-283 N toward HARRISBURG. (28 miles)
Merge onto I-83 S via EXIT 3A on the LEFT toward HARRISBURG. (5 miles)
Keep LEFT to take PA-581 W / HARRISBURG EXPY via EXIT 41A toward CAMP HILL / GETTYSBURG (7.2 miles)
Merge onto I-81 S via EXIT 1B on the LEFT toward CARLISLE. (22 miles)
Take the PA-233 EXIT 37 toward NEWVILLE
Turn RIGHT off the ramp onto ROUTE 233 and travel 3.8 miles
Turn LEFT onto PA-533 / VINE ST
You’ll travel another 200 yards or so until you get to a stop sign. Go straight through the stop sign.
Continue for about 1 mile or so and the Twang (at the Newville Fairgrounds) will be on your left. The building is far off the road in a huge parking lot, so you will want to look for a sign that says “Scott Donato’s Tractor Twang.”
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