Homestead Days at Plain & Fancy Farm

Plain & Fancy Farm is inviting families, history lovers, and neighbors to experience Homestead Days, a new monthly summer event series celebrating Lancaster County heritage, Amish culture, local food traditions, and early American history in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Held on the third Saturday of each month from June through September, Homestead Days will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plain & Fancy Farm in Bird-in-Hand. The event is designed for adults and children alike, with hands-on activities, local artisans, food sampling, yard games, demonstrations, educational talks, and opportunities to learn more about Amish life and Lancaster County history.

Children can take part in a scavenger hunt featuring 13 hidden barn stars around the farm. Those who find them all can bring their paper to The Barn & Hearth Shop for a small prize. Adults can join in the fun, too, by collecting stamps in a Homestead Days passport at various vendors and activities, then returning it for a small gift from Barn & Hearth. Guests can also enjoy food sampling in Barn & Hearth with a 1776 and Lancaster County focus, highlighting flavors and traditions connected to the region’s history. John Hays Cigars will educate guests about the making of cigars and Lancaster County tobacco with opportunities to purchase cigars. Face painting will also be available for a fee.

In addition to their buggy rides and tours (for a fee), Aaron & Jessica’s will offer free demonstrations on both horse washing and buggy safety. A blacksmith showcasing how to shoe a horse and artistic blacksmithing.

Amish Experience will be offering Chalk Talk with Elva Hurst for free.

Artist Robert Wagner will be available to discuss his artwork and t-shirts as well as his work design Lancaster County's 250th bell at Rockford.

Handmade by Grace will showcase their products and how they create them.

Lancaster County Farmland Trust will be on site to discuss farmland preservation efforts in Lancaster County

Map and schedule of events available at plainandfancyfarm.com