In the heart of Lancaster County, we've been celebrating rhubarb for over 30 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.

Activities
There are plenty of activities for young and old, families and couples alike. See the fastest rhubarb cars in the world’s only rhubarb race-car derby. Dance down Pepper Lane to live music and interact with fun entertainers. Pay tribute to our very own Rhubarb King and Queen and much more.

What's cooking?
Lot's of homemade rhubarb foods — rhubarb dips, sauces, pies and delectable drinks. We can't wait to see you at this year's Rhubarb Festival in Intercourse, Pa.

Schedule:

May 19, 2023

11am and 1pm - Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged and Cured
11am-1pm - Songwriter 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 - Fascinator Making Demonstration in the Village at the Lancaster Farmland Trust table
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
All Day - Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb and rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust

May 20, 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 and prizes awarded.
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 and 1pm - Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged and Cured
11am-2pm —Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust - races held at 11am, Noon and 2pm with trophies and cash prizes for the winners
11am-3pm - Purchase a glass of Rhubarb Sangria at Waltz Vineyards (while supplies last)
11:30am - Crowning of the official Rhubarb King and Queen at the stage area
Noon-2pm - The Rampart Street Ramblers perfotming Dixieland favorites at the stage
2pm - Don't miss the Rhubarb King and 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
All Day - Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb and rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust

Dates: Friday May 19 - 20, 2023

Location: Kitchen Kettle Village - 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike Intercourse, PA 17534

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