Rhubarb Festival Events and Activities

Friday, May 15th, 2026

• 10am-4pm - Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb & rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust
• 10am-3pm - Pepper Lane Fudge & Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop
• 10am-3pm - Ask a Master Gardener from the Penn State Ag Extension. Visit their table on the patio of the Jam & Relish Kitchen, learn more about gardening, and ask your rhubarb growing and harvesting questions.
• 10am-4pm - Rollicking Rhubarb Photo Op Spot to commemorate your visit to the festival, located between the Roasted Rooster and the Lodging Lobby
• 11am and 1pm - Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged & Cured
• 11am-1pm - Red Hill Road duo performing at the stage area
• 11am - 3pm - Meet Lancaster Farmland Trust and learn more about their initiatives to preserve farmland throughout Lancaster County
• 11:30am - Interactive Fascinator Making Demonstration in the Village located near the Jewelry Bar
• Noon-2pm - Enjoy the antics of strolling comedian Geist
• Noon-2pm - Nick DiSanto, the one-man-band, performing in the Village
• 1pm - Pretzel Twisting Contest at the stage area with prizes - participants needed
• 1pm-4pm —Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust - try your hand at making a car and racing it on our track. The featured race happens at 3pm.
• 2-5pm - Summit Hill Bluegrass Band performing at the stage area 
• All Day - Enjoy rhubarb-themed food items in all the eateries in the Village

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

• 9am-10:30am - Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County Baking Contest in the Harvest Cafe - desserts will be sold by the slice to the public with all proceeds benefitting the Lancaster Farmland Trust immediately following the competition (by 11am) and after the entries have been judged & prizes awarded.
• 10am-5pm - Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb & rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust
• 10am-4pm - Rollicking Rhubarb Photo Op Spot to commemorate your visit to the festival, located between the Roasted Rooster and the Lodging Lobby
• 10am-3pm - Pepper Lane Fudge & Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop
• 10:30am-2pm —Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust - races held at 11:30am & 1pm with trophies and cash prizes for the winners
• 11am - 3pm - Meet Lancaster Farmland Trust and learn more about their initiatives to preserve farmland throughout Lancaster County
• 11am-3pm - Visit the Waltz Vineyards Wine trailer located near Girls Day Out for some refreshing wine beverages
• 11am and 1pm - Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged & Cured
• 11am-1:30pm - Nick DiSanto, the one-man-band, performing at the stage area
• 11:45am - Crowning of the official Rhubarb King & Queen at the stage area
• Noon-2pm - The Rampart Street Ramblers performing Dixieland favorites at the top of the Village
• 2pm - Don't miss the Rhubarb Stroll (mini parade) featuring the King & Queen, drumline with the Dutchyfunk Band, former Rhubarb Royalty, Pink Ladies, Yummie & more
• 2-5pm - Enjoy the sounds of the Roof Rockers (a 50’s & 60's cover band) performing at the stage
• 3-4pm - Be entertained by the City Lights Dance Group at the top of the Village
• All Day - Enjoy rhubarb-themed food items in all the eateries in the Village