Special Events
Turkey Hill Country Classic
Lancaster Farmland Trust has been named the beneficiary partner for the Turkey Hill Country Classic to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Central Manor Church, Lancaster, PA. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and entertainment and help Turkey Hill Dairy support farmland preservation. In addition to events for runners and cyclists, there are a variety of youth events, a baby derby, free kids rides and games, elite bicycle races, the Turkey Hill Giant Cow, costumed characters, music and other entertainment. Turkey Hill ice cream, iced tea, and drinks will be available for a donation.
When:
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Where:
Central Manor Church of God, 387 Penn Street, Washington Boro, PA
What:
A family day of fun and entertainment to support farmland preservation.
For more information visit www.turkeyhill.com/countryclassic or contact Matt Brommer at Turkey Hill Dairy at 717-872-5461 or matthew.brommer@turkeyhill.com
Kitchen Kettle Village’s 26th Annual Rhubarb Festival and Baking Contest
Start working on your most delicious, home-made rhubarb dessert recipe and enter your creation in Kitchen Kettle Village’s Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County” baking contest on Saturday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m. The contest is part of Kitchen Kettle Village’s 26th Annual Rhubarb Festival, May 15-16, 2009, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lancaster Farmland Trust is proud to be the beneficiary sponsor of the rhubarb baking contest.
The festival is one of the largest and oldest rhubarb events in the United States and is a celebration of America¹s harbinger of spring with food, music, games and family fun. The festival offers such zany exclusives as the World¹s Only (electronically timed) Rhubarb Race Car Derby (Saturday only), food demonstrations, even a Rollicking Rhubarb Stroll (a mini parade at 2pm on Saturday) filled with music, mascots and the Pink Ladies.
When:
Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
Where:
Kitchen Kettle Village, Route 340, Intercourse, PA
What:
Kitchen Kettle Village’s Best Rhubarb Dessert in Lancaster County Baking Contest.
For more information, or to enter the baking contest, please visit www.kitchenkettle.com or call Kitchen Kettle Village at (800) 732-3538 or (717) 768-8261.
Pedal to Preserve
On Saturday, June 6th, plan on a morning of fun, food and some of the most breathtaking countryside you can imagine as you pedal through part of Lancaster County's preserved farmland. With leisure rides of 20 miles, 51 miles and our family-friendly 6 mile ride, the 2009 Pedal to Preserve is sure to offer something for all ages and all rider levels.
When:
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Where:
Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557
What:
51 mile ride, 20 mile ride, and a family-friendly 6 mile ride
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Lancaster Farmland Trust Annual Dinner
Lancaster farmland Trust’s annual dinner honors farmers who have preserved their land in the past year as well as volunteers, corporate sponsors, and members of the Trust. The event includes a silent auction with items from owners of preserved farms, a quilt raffle, and our very own live “Acres for Auction” where you can help preserve a farm in one night!
When:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, Reception begins at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Eden Resort Inn, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster.
What:
Enjoy a reception, dinner, silent auction and live auction event, “Buy an Acre, Save a Farm.”
Tickets:
To be announced.
