In the heart of Lancaster County, we've been celebrating rhubarb for 40 years. I love this time of year when our village comes alive with the sweet aroma of rhubarb jam bubbling in our kettles. Rhubarb is the harbinger of spring in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and every year Kitchen Kettle Village pays tribute with a two-day food festival filled with delicious and sometimes zany events.

Schedule:

Friday, May 17, 2024

10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb and rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Pepper Lane Fudge and Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop
11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m: Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged and Cured
11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m: Red Hill Road duo performing at the stage area
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Meet the author of The Petite Palate Collection, Jane Parker, on the patio of the Jam and 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.
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Meet Lancaster Farmland Trust and learn more about their initiatives to preserve farmland throughout Lancaster County
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Purchase a glass of Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria at Waltz Vineyards (while supplies last) and relax on their patio
11:30 a.m: Fascinator Making Demonstration in the Village at the Pop-up space near The Roasted Rooster
12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Enjoy the antics of strolling comedian Geist
12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Nick DiSanto, the one-man-band, performing at the top of the Village
1:00 p.m: Pretzel Twisting Contest at the stage area with prizes - participants needed
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust - try your hand at making a car and racing it on our track
2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: 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 18, 2024

9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m: 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 and prizes awarded.
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb and Rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Pepper Lane Fudge and Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Meet our Rhubarb Stilt Walker for the perfect photo opportunity
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Check out the U.S. Women's Golf Open Trophy, practice your putting, take your photo with the trophy and enter to win tickets for the U.S. Women's Open happening May 30th-June 2nd, 2024
10:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust
Races Held at 10:30 a.m, 11:30 a.m and 1:00 p.m with Trophies and Cash Prizes for the Winners.
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Meet Lancaster Farmland Trust and learn more about their initiatives to preserve farmland throughout Lancaster County
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Meet the author of The Petite Palate Collection, Jane Parker, on the patio of the Jam and 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.
11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m: Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged and Cured
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Purchase a glass of Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria at Waltz Vineyards (while supplies last) and relax on their patio
11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m: Musician George Papazekos performing at the stage area
11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m: The Rampart Street Ramblers performing Dixieland favorites at the top of the Village
11:45 a.m: Crowning of the official Rhubarb King and Queen at the stage area
2:00 p.m: Don't miss the Rhubarb King and Queen Promenade and parade through the Village with live music, entertainers and more
2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Enjoy the sounds of the Roof Rockers (a 50’s and 60's cover band) performing at the stage
All Day: Enjoy rhubarb themed food items in all the eateries in the Village

Date: May 17 - 18, 2024

Location:

Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike
Intercourse, PA 17534

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