Rhubarb Festival Events and Activities

Friday, May 19th, 2023

• 10am-5pm - 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
• 11am and 1pm - Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged & Cured
• 11am-1pm - Songwriter Duo performing at the stage area
• 11am-3pm - Meet the author of The Petite Palate Collection, Jane Parker, on the patio of the Jam & Relish Kitchen. She will be selling and signing her cookbook, as well as sharing her connection with Kitchen Kettle Village and her love of rhubarb. 
• 11am - 3pm - Meet Lancaster Farmland Trust and learn more about their initiatives to preserve farmland throughout Lancaster County
• 11am-3pm - Purchase a glass of Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria at Waltz Vineyards (while supplies last) and relax on their patio
• 11:30am - Fascinator Making Demonstration in the Village at the Pop-up space near The Roasted Rooster
• Noon-2pm - Enjoy the antics of strolling comedian Geist
• Noon-2pm - Nick DiSanto, the one-man-band, performing at the top of the Village
• 1pm - Pretzel Twisting Contest at the stage area with prizes - participants needed
• 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 20th, 2023

• 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 entrees 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-3pm - Pepper Lane Fudge & Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop
• 10am - 3pm - Meet Lancaster Farmland Trust and learn more about their initiatives to preserve farmland throughout Lancaster County
• 10am-Noon - Meet our Rhubarb Stilt Walker for the perfect photo opportunity
• 11am-3pm - Meet the author of The Petite Palate Collection, Jane Parker, on the patio of the Jam & Relish Kitchen. She will be selling and signing her cookbook, as well as sharing her connection with Kitchen Kettle Village and her love of rhubarb. 
• 11am and 1pm - Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged & Cured
• 11am-2pm —Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust - races held at 11am, Noon & 2pm with trophies and cash prizes for the winners
• 11am-3pm - Purchase a glass of Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria at Waltz Vineyards (while supplies last) and relax on their patio
• 11:30am - Crowning of the official Rhubarb King & Queen at the stage area
• Noon-1:30pm - Nick DiSanto, the one-man-band, performing at the stage area
• Noon-1:30pm - The Rampart Street Ramblers performing Dixieland favorites at the top of the Village
• 1:30pm - Check presentation to Lancaster Farmland Trust for funds raised from MOMS Pretzels at the stage area 
• 2pm - Don't miss the Rhubarb King & Queen Promenade and parade through the Village
• 2-5pm - Enjoy the sounds of the Roof Rockers (a 50’s -60's cover band) performing at the stage
• All Day - Enjoy rhubarb themed food items in all the eateries in the Village