Kitchen Kettle VillageChristmas Saturdays
Nov
30
to Dec 21

Kitchen Kettle VillageChristmas Saturdays

Whether you venture out and brave the cold or prefer the warmer climes of the indoors - winter at Kitchen Kettle Village is a wonderland filled with exciting and unexpected things to do, see and experience. Enjoy a simple, relaxed feel of the holidays as you explore the Village and discover special treasures. Click here for more information.

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27th Annual Village of Intercourse Holiday Celebration
Dec
6
to Dec 7

27th Annual Village of Intercourse Holiday Celebration

 Annual Holiday Celebration

Join us for the Intercourse Merchants Association Christmas Lodging and Cookie Tour on December 7th from 1 PM to 4 PM! Indulge in a delightful array of homemade cookies crafted by local bakers at The Osceola Mill House, The Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn & Suites, The Amish View Inn & Suites, The Inn at Kitchen Kettle, and The Inn and Spa at Intercourse Village. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you stroll through our charming town, savoring the aroma of freshly baked treats. Don’t miss the holiday raffle for delightful prizes! After covering our costs, the remainder of our profit will be donated to the Leacock Township Library, supporting literacy and community programs. Join us for a joyful celebration that promises sweet memories and a true taste of the season. Don’t miss this festive opportunity to enjoy the best cookies in town and create cherished holiday traditions! Tickets can be purchased here: http://tiny.cc/LodgingTour 


Do you have a special cookie recipe that you can't wait to show off? Compete for an array of prizes at the Intercourse Merchant Association's first ever Christmas Cookie Competition. This event will take place on Saturday, December 7th. Entries must be dropped off at the library by 11:30am. Please be sure to bring a dozen cookies to be judged. Judging will take place at 3pm. Those not entering are welcome to join us for the chance to be a potential judge! One lucky person will be picked from the crowd at 3pm to weigh in on which cookie is their favorite. Guest judge(s) cannot be a contestant or affiliated with a participant. The categories will be as follows: Best Decorated Cookie, Best Bar Cookie, Best Drop Cookie, Best Rolled Cookie, Best Cookie Overall, Best Children's Cookie (enter any type of cookie as long as the child is under 18). Enter in advance here: https://tinyurl.com/IMAXmasCookie or enter the day of the contest. 

 Many merchants throughout the Village will be hosting their annual Open House Events on this weekend.  Make sure to visit them all. Discover homemade treats, beautiful farmland views and all the sights and sounds of the holiday season.

On December 6th and 7th, the village and its visitors will gather in the fields around the library to take joy in the holiday spirit. We anticipate the following entertainment and activities available to enjoy:

A German Style Christmas Market w/ Artisan Goods Available
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Food Trucks and Stands
A Cookie Baking Contest (Adults & Kids Categories)
Make & Take Living Ornament Workshop
A Candy Cane Lane Christmas Light Experience
A Reading of the Night Before Christmas
A Visit from Santa
The Big Tree Lighting
Carolers
Live Nativity
German Dancers
.... and more!

Events will be spread out from 12pm to 7pm Friday and 9am to 7pm Saturday. Exact schedule and sign up links to follow. 

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Kitchen Kettle Village 40th Annual Rhubarb Festival
May
17
to May 18

Kitchen Kettle Village 40th Annual Rhubarb Festival

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. Savor the tastiest homemade rhubarb desserts, see the world’s only rhubarb race-car derby, experience the rhubarb stroll featuring costumed characters and musicians, try your hand at filling a rhubarb whoopie pie, sample lots of homemade rhubarb foods, and much more! Click here for more information.

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Mar
8
to Mar 9

Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction

The Gordonville Spring Mud Sale and Auction can be found just off Route 30 East  between Paradise, PA and Intercourse, PA.

The auction starts on Friday the 11th at 4:00 Pm with antiques and crafts being sold until approx. 8:00. The auction starts back up on Saturday the 12th at 8:00 am. .

Sale items range from antiques to livestock and many item in between:

  • Antiques & Collectibles

  • Handmade Quilts & Quilt tops

  • Construction Equipment & Shop Tools

  • Crafts & Pine Furniture

  • Household Goods & Furniture

  • Used Equipment

  • Lawn Furniture, Lawn & Garden Equipment

  • Winross Trucks, Hunting Equipment & Game Calls

  • New Farm Machinery

  • Truck Loads of Hay & Straw

  • Carriages, Spring Wagons, Buggies & Carts

  • New, used or rebuilt carriages, spring wagons, pick-ups, market wagons, buggies, carts. sleighs and carriage related items.

  • Horses & Mules

  • Storage Barns & Sheds

Oh, and not to worry, the Ladies Auxiliary has you covered for delicious homemade foods and baked goods and drinks for the day.  There will also be a breakfast buffet from 6:00 – 10:00.

Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction falls on the 2nd Friday & Saturday of March every year.

If you can’t make it this weekend, there are plenty of other Mud Sales on LancasterPA.com.

Have fun Auctioning!

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Together Run Ride Walk
Jun
20
6:30 AM06:30

Together Run Ride Walk

Event is cancelled

Together Run Ride Walk

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Join The Factory Ministries’ 10th annual Together Run Ride Walk event at Intercourse Heritage Days.

Your support will help The Factory Ministries continue their mission of empowering others to strengthen their community. Breakfast is available to purchase at 6:30am, and then put your legs to work for the 5k race, walk, and two bike rides.

Visit www.thefactoryministries.com to register today!

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May
31
to Jun 17

Intercourse Heritage Days 2018

  • Intercourse Community Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

along with The Together Initiative's 7th annual Together Run, Ride, Walk activities at the Intercourse Community Park.

JUNE 15 - 16, 2018

Join us for a weekend of festivities as we celebrate the history of Intercourse, Pennsylvania! Share in this exciting celebration that includes everything the community has to offer - food, fun and fellowship. You can also join the Together Initiative's 7th annual Together Run Ride Walk activities for people of all ages. Admission is FREE to ALL!

Friday, June 15th:

• Food Showcase - A Taste of Intercourse - a Lancaster County Flavor Fest Celebration (5pm - 8pm)

Many local eateries will be featured in our Food Court with some of their delicious specialties. Experience the delights with a Taste of Intercourse, PA.

• Kids' Activities (5pm - 9pm)

Kids can enjoy the tractor rides & a bounce house.

• Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull (6pm) made possible by Hoober, Inc.

More great fun for the kids! (5:30pm registration).

• Spelling Bee (7pm)

Test your knowledge & impress your friends at this community spelling bee.

• Pie Baking Contest: Shoofly Pies, Whoopie Pies, and All Other Pies

Enter the day of the event by 5:30pm in the Pavilion. No fees. Judging will be between 6:30pm - 7pm. A $50 prize will be awarded to the winner of each category with a $100 Grand Champion prize winner for best overall pie.

• Volleyball Tournament (7pm - 9pm)

Contact Ray at 717-984-0293 to sign up a team.

• The Sunny Side Blue Grass Band - Fun Music for Your Entertainment (6:15pm - 8pm)

• Heritage Display of History of Intercourse (5pm - 9pm)

 

Saturday June 16th

• Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in the Park (6:30am - 9:30am)

Come for a hearty breakfast prepared by the Intercourse Fire Company.

• Volleyball Tournament continues (9am - 5pm)

Contact Ray at 717-984-0293 to sign up a team.

• Heritage Display of the History of Intercourse (10am - 7pm)

• Heritage Events (throughout the day)

Enjoy hands on demonstrations including horseshoeing, butchering, sling shooting, rug hooking, spinning wheels & wood carving.

• Food Showcase (11am - 9pm) A Taste of Intercourse - a Lancaster County Flavor Fest Celebration

Many local eateries will be featured in our Food Court with some of their delicious specialties. Experience the delights with a Taste of Intercourse, PA.

• The Together Initiative's 7th annual Together Run Ride Walk activities for people of all ages (registration begins at 6:30am)

100% of the proceeds for the RRW stay in the Pequea Valley community. All events begin & end at the Intercourse Community Park. For further event details & schedule information & to register for the Run, Ride, & Walk visit www.togetherinitiative.com.

• Kids' Activities (10am - 5pm)

Kids can enjoy tractor rides, a bounce house, face painting & balloon twisting.

- Fire Truck Demonstration by the Intercourse Fire Company in the afternoon!

- Gingerbread Cookie Decorating (11am - 1pm, or as long as cookies last). Kids, come decorate your own cookie provided by Kitchen Kettle Village. First come, first served!

- Candy Drop! (12 noon). Always a favorite for the kids!

- Kids' Variety Show

1pm - Get ready to laugh & learn with the Forgotten Friends Reptile Show.

2pm - Have fun with character juggler Chris Ivey.

- Pedal Cart Drag Racing (3:30pm)

• Antique Tractor Show (all day)

Enjoy a Tractor Parade at 4pm.

• The Den & Terry Duo (3pm - 5pm)

Enjoy the music of this local musical act in their first appearance at Heritage Days!

• Evening Activities

6pm - Erick Hershey, strolling magician

6pm - Balloon twisting & face painting

6:30pm - The amazing Geist strolling comedian

• The Churchmen Concert (6:30pm - 9:30pm)

Back again! Don't miss this truly entertaining performance.

• Silent Auction

of the beautiful wooden eagle carving from 2017's Intercourse Heritage Days celebration. The winner will be announced during the Churchmen concert.

• Fireworks Display (begins at dusk)

The perfect ending to the perfect day - a breathtaking fireworks display!

For more information visit www.intercourseheritagedays.com or call 717-768-8585

 

 

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