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

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 & Queen and much more.

What's Cooking?

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

Events & Activities

Friday, May 16th, 2025

10am - 4pm - Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb & rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust

10am - 3pm - Pepper Lane Fudge & Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop

10am - 4pm - Rollicking Rhubarb Photo Op Spot to commemorate your visit to the festival located on the patio of the Jam & Relish Kitchen

11am and 1pm - Cheese Stretching demonstrations at Aged & Cured

11am - 1pm - Red Hill Road 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 Pop-up space near The Roasted Rooster

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

1pm - 4pm - Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust - try your hand at making a car and racing it on our track. Featured race happens at 3pm.

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