Lancaster County’s Original Autumn Tradition

Dates: Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

Step into the traditions, craftsmanship, and seasonal celebrations of Pennsylvania German life at Harvest Days.

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Experience Harvest Days at Landis Valley

Harvest Days returns to Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum on October 10–11, 2026, inviting families, history enthusiasts, and fall lovers to celebrate one of Lancaster County’s original autumn traditions.

Explore the sights, sounds, and traditions of Pennsylvania German culture through hands-on activities, historic demonstrations, traditional crafts, live music, and seasonal foods. Across the museum’s historic grounds, visitors can discover the agricultural practices, foodways, and craftsmanship that connect today’s visitors to rural life in the 1800s and early 1900s.

Whether you’re returning for a family tradition or experiencing Harvest Days for the first time, there’s something to discover throughout the weekend.

Discover Traditional Crafts & Living History

Step back in time and experience traditional Pennsylvania German lifeways through demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the museum grounds.

Visitors can explore traditional skills, foodways, and craftsmanship, including:

Traditional Art & Craftsmanship

Explore fraktur painting, bandboxes, bobbin lace, German feather trees, German paper stars, basket weaving, and other traditional crafts.

Historic Farming

Learn about historic farming techniques and the agricultural traditions of Pennsylvania German communities.

Family Activities

Harvest Days offers opportunities for visitors of all ages to enjoy the season and participate in hands-on experiences.

• Pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch
• Ride a tractor-pulled wagon
• Play historic children’s games
• Try interactive crafts, including ropemaking

Enjoy Live Music at the Harvest Biergarten

Relax with local craft breweries and live music throughout the weekend. Hammer Creek Bluegrass Band performs Saturday, while The Happy Wanderers German Band takes the stage Sunday.

Live Music Schedule

Saturday, October 10

Hammer Creek Bluegrass Band
Enjoy live bluegrass music as part of the Harvest Biergarten experience.

Sunday, October 11

The Happy Wanderers German Band
Experience traditional German music during Sunday’s Harvest Biergarten festivities.

Food Trucks & Seasonal Treats

Come hungry! Harvest Days features popular regional food trucks, seasonal treats, and special Saturday offerings.

Food and beverage highlights include:

• MAD BBQ
• Joe’s Fish Sandwiches
• Noel’s Café
• Mr. Mini’s Tasty Donuts
• Fresh cider
• Popcorn
• Special Saturday-only offerings from the Landis Valley Community Fellowship
• The Harvest Biergarten, featuring local craft breweries

Plan Your Visit

Dates: Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

Tickets & Information

Purchase tickets in advance online to skip the lines. Visit the event’s ticketing page for admission details, the schedule, and directions.

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