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

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

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 entries have been judged & prizes awarded.

10am - 5pm - Fresh Lancaster County rhubarb & rhubarb cookbooks for sale in the Village to benefit The Lancaster Farmland Trust

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

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

10:30am - 2pm - Rhubarb Race Car Derby to benefit Lancaster Farmland Trust - races held at 10:30am, 11:30am & 1pm with trophies and cash prizes for the winners

11am - 3pm - Meet Lancaster Farmland Trust and learn more about their initiatives to preserve farmland throughout Lancaster County

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

11am - 1pm - Juliet Lamichane performing on the porch of The Country Life

11am - 1:30pm - Musician George Papazekos performing at the stage area

11:30am - 1:30pm - The Rampart Street Ramblers performing Dixieland favorites at the top of the Village

11:45am - Crowning of the official Rhubarb King & Queen at the stage area

2pm - Don't miss the Rhubarb Stroll (mini parade) featuring the King & Queen, drumline with the Dutchyfunk Band, former Rhubarb Royalty, Pink Ladies, Yummie & more

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