Landis Valley Harvest Days 2024

El Landis Valley Harvest Days will take place on October 12-13, 2024, at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum in Lancaster, PA. Known as the museum’s oldest and largest annual event, Harvest Days is a family-friendly festival that celebrates Pennsylvania German heritage and rural traditions.

Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations such as apple butter making, hearth cooking, and traditional crafts like weaving and blacksmithing. There will also be a variety of children’s activities, including pumpkin picking and decorating, alongside opportunities to taste heirloom varieties of apples and other local foods.

The festival’s origins are rooted in the Landis brothers’ dedication to preserving the region’s culture. Henry K. and George Landis began collecting artifacts in the early 20th century, turning their family farm into an informal museum.

Over the years, this collection evolved into the Landis Valley Museum, now one of the foremost sites for Pennsylvania German folk culture. The museum offers a glimpse into 18th and 19th-century farming life, with original buildings, exhibits, and hands-on educational programs​.

Detalles del evento:

  • Fecha: October 12-13, 2024
  • Tiempo: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Saturday), 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Sunday)
  • Ubicación: Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA
  • Admisión: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for youth (3-11), free for children 2 and under

Actividades:

  • Food demonstrations: apple butter, sauerkraut, and pork processing
  • Craft demos: blacksmithing, coopering, pottery, weaving, and more
  • Children’s activities: pumpkin picking and crafts
  • Craft sales: pottery, soaps, jams, and jellies

Historical Significance:

El Landis Valley Museum was founded in 1925 by the Landis brothers to preserve and showcase the lifestyle and culture of Pennsylvania German communities. Their extensive collection of artifacts and historical buildings forms the core of the museum today, now operated as a living history site that hosts a variety of seasonal events, including Harvest Days​