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5/10/2018
Intercourse, PA, May 10, 2018- Racing derby cars made out of rhubarb stalks is just one of the highlights of the annual Kitchen Kettle Village Rhubarb Festival on May 18th and 19th. The popular Village is the only place in the world where guests can create their own rhubarb derby car and race it for a possible cash prize. This year’s two day Festival features the derby along with a Whoopie Pie Filling Contest, the crowning of an official Rhubarb King and Queen, the Rollicking Rhubarb Stroll, a Rhubarb Dessert Contest, cheese stretching, fascinator making demonstration, lots of samples, delicious and creative rhubarb foods in all the eateries, strolling comedians, several bands including The Roof Rockers (a 50’s-60’s band), Summit Hill Bluegrass Band, The Dreadnought Brigade Band, Nick DiSanto-The One Man Band and more, as well as other activities for the whole family.
This event precedes many other “Free at KKV” Events and Festivals slated for the year such as The new Splash Into Summer event (benefiting Music For Everyone) on Saturday, June 16th, Yummie’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, August 4th and the Tailgating Festival on September 14th and 15th.
As always, all of the events and parking are free. For more information or a complete listing of events please visit www.kitchenkettle.com or call 717-768-8261 or 800-732-3538.
Schedule of Event
Friday, May 18th, 9am-6pm
• 11am-1pm – The Rampart Street Ramblers Dixieland band performing at the stage area
Saturday, May 19th, 9am-6pm
Located in the beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch countryside, Kitchen Kettle Village has been entertaining visitors from all over the world for more than 60 years. With 42 unique specialty shops, eight delicious restaurants and eateries, charming lodging and, of course, the famous Jam & Relish Kitchen, guests can watch local farm women putting up more than 90 original recipes of jams, jellies and relishes in large open kettles and take a carriage ride to enjoy the free seasonal festivals and year round family events. Conveniently located on Route 340 in the Village of Intercourse, Pennsylvania (10 miles east of Lancaster and less than two hours from Philadelphia and Baltimore), Kitchen Kettle Village is the ideal destination for the guest who wants a tasty Village experience. For more information, please visit www.kitchenkettle.com or call (800) 732-3538 or (717) 768-8261.
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